Dr. Rhonda Patrick and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the physiological differences between magnesium L-threonate and magnesium bisglycinate, highlighting their respective roles in cognitive function and sleep quality while explaining magnesium’s essential function as a cofactor for DNA repair and vitamin D metabolism.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, PhD, is a biomedical scientist and public science educator. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
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*Timestamps*
00:00 Magnesium For Sleep & Brain
01:50 Studies On Cognitive Performance
04:17 Daily Requirements & Vitamin D
06:01 Challenges In Nutrition Research
08:01 Stress & Prevention Strategies
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Disclaimer & Disclosures:
This clip is from the Huberman Lab episode “Science-Based Protocols for Fat Loss, Muscle & Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick.” The full episode can be found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/C0DMdUqF73Q?si=RgY8boen4ASQ9J4y
I have been taking 840 mg of magnesium bisglycinate, split into 7 doses throughout the day, for the past 3 months because of chronic nerve pain and the resulting chronic stress and anxiety. It’s still not perfect, but it has definitely helped me feel calmer, and the stress and anxiety are now much more manageable.
Because of the potential cognitive benefits of L-threonate, I have recently started replacing 2 of the 7 bisglycinate doses with L-threonate. I’ll see over the next few weeks or months whether I notice any additional benefits or changes.
Didn’t understand magnesium properly until I realised it’s not just about sleep, it’s tied to vitamin D and DNA repair too.
not a word about calcium, the critical relationship with mag…their proper balance, regardless of mag source, is more important than what type of mag…just saying
Magnesium G makes me feel sick even at 200mg!