Q&A: is magnesium getting to your brain?
A: It better had be.
You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers. Especially when it comes to magnesium, brain function, and the blood-brain barrier – the reason your magnesium might not be doing anything.
Q: I’M TAKING MAGNESIUM EVERY DAY – WHY AM I NOT FEELING THE BENEFITS?
A: Because the form of magnesium you take matters.
Most magnesium supplements use cheaper, low-absorption forms like magnesium oxide, which is more likely to send you running to the toilet than support your nervous system or brain.
If you're not feeling a difference, it might not be you – it’s your magnesium. To work, your magnesium needs to be bioavailable and targeted to the outcome you want – whether that’s CHILL, FOCUS, or SLEEP.
Q: THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF MAGNESIUM?
A: Yes – and they don’t all do the same thing.
If you’re taking magnesium for focus, stress, or sleep, it needs to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB) – a protective filter that blocks most compounds from reaching your central nervous system.
Magnesium without the ability to cross that barrier? Useless for cognitive support. You’re wasting your time and your money.
Q: SO MAGNESIUM HAS TO GET INTO THE BRAIN FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS?
A: Exactly.
The BBB exists to protect your brain, but it’s also selective to a fault. It lets alcohol through without a second glance, but blocks many essential nutrients – including certain forms of magnesium.
That’s a problem. As researchers Abbott and Romero put it, the BBB’s "privileged status" restricts access to therapeutic agents when they’re needed most.
In other words: not all magnesium gets where it needs to go… but, the right forms do.
Q: WHICH FORM DOES IT'SMAGNESIUM USE TO CROSS THE BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER?
A: it’smagnesium uses a premium form of magnesium called of magnesium L-threonate.
It’s one of the only forms shown to actively cross the BBB, delivering targeted support for focus, mental clarity, mood, and quality sleep.
It’s the key ingredient in our FOCUS and SLEEP formulas – and it’s backed by industry-standard clinical trials.
If you want magnesium that supports the brain, this is the form that gets the job done.
Q: ARE THERE ANY OTHER FORMS WORTH KNOWING?
A: Yes – and they’re used in it’smagnesium products:
- Magnesium Malate: highly bioavailable and effective for energy production and muscle support.
- Magnesium Taurate: a targeted compound for nervous system balance and cardiovascular health.
- Magnesium Bisglycinate: a gentle, gut-friendly form known for supporting stress relief, nervous system function, and better absorption without digestive side effects.
Q: WHAT MAGNESIUM SHOULD I AVOID IF I WANT RESULTS?
A: Start by skipping magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate. They’re cheap, poorly absorbed, and mostly useful as laxatives – not functional supplements.
If you want real support for cognitive function, sleep, or stress, stick with forms that your body and brain actually recognise, we have the answer:
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