About this episode
This episode investigates the evolution of magnesium supplements, particularly focusing on their impact on brain health and cognition.
For decades, magnesium sat in the supplement aisle as a mineral for muscle cramps, sleep, and general nutrition. Around 2010, that changed. A branded form called magnesium L-threonate launched on the back of a 2010 MIT rodent paper, and a new category was born — magnesium for the brain. Fifteen years later, that category has expanded to include other brand-targeted forms, premium price points, and confident claims about cognition, memory, and synaptic density. In this investigation, we review...
People in this episode
Host: William Wallace
Topics covered
- magnesium
- brain health
- cognition
- memory
- nutrition
- supplements
Keywords
- magnesium
- brain
- cognition
- memory
- supplements
- nutrition
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: MIT
Products: magnesium L-threonate
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