Biohacker's Advanced Guide to Supplementing Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a critical yet often overlooked role in overall health and well-being. Most people associate magnesium primarily with sleep, stress relief, and muscle recovery.

And they’re right. However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Magnesium is the missing link in most health/performance protocols, yet over the years it’s been underdosed, underappreciated, and reduced in the food and water supply.

Magnesium acts as a cofactor in THOUSANDS of enzymatic reactions throughout the body that are vital for energy production, DNA and RNA activity, protein synthesis, cellular functions, and more.

Pretty much every system and process in the body relies on adequate levels of magnesium. Therefore, getting enough bioavailable magnesium should be a priority for supporting whole-body health. Today we’re going to cover how to supplement magnesium to ensure optimum health & performance.

How Much Magnesium Should You Take Per Day?

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for magnesium is:

• Men: 400-450 mg per day

• Women: 310-320 mg per day

In my experience, the RDA is nowhere near optimal magnesium intake. Most people I’ve observed, myself included. Feel best with a 1:1 or 2:1 Magnesium to Calcium ratio AKA 1 to 2 GRAMS of elemental magnesium per day.