Let’s talk about Magnesium Oxide. It's a form of magnesium that’s commonly used, but not always well understood. Magnesium Oxide is not the most easily absorbed, but it does have its place, especially if you're looking for help with occasional constipation or digestive sluggishness. Because it pulls water into the intestines, I often recommend it short-term for bowel regularity, not necessarily for boosting your magnesium levels. If absorption is your goal, you might want to look at other forms.

This one’s a common question we get … are magnesium oxide supplements any good?Our opinion … no. Magnesium oxide supplements generally have a low bioavailability … so only a small amount is absorbed & used by the body. It’s cheap to make and easy to manufacture .. and one of the main reasons magnesium oxide is the go to for a lot of brands selling magnesium supplements. If you’re going to spend your money on a magnesium supplement, you’re better off looking to forms that have been proven to have