Excellent video! I am 73 and started taking magnesium threonate a couple weeks ago and noticed my overall cognitive functioning had improved, including memory. As you mentioned, dreams became more vivid with better recall in the morning.
@@sncnutrition7118 the safest way would be to follow the dosing instructions on the labe,l as there are so many different formulations on the market. But yes, if it is deemed safe by the label to take it twice a day, I would take it before cognitive work in the morning and 30-60min before bedtime. I can feel it work 20min after taking it.
@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thanks a ton Dr. I used Jarrow , Doublewood and Life Extension brands of it in the past. Now trying Dr Mercola and Designs for Health . Trying to monitor which one feels best.
I had taken this a year or so ago for a few months. It felt like a miracle compound at first, this effect lasting a few days. For the next few months I felt “normal”. I then stopped thinking it wasn’t doing anything, after a few months of not taking it I started feeling like I was in the beginning stages of memory issues. I believe this is what I was like before and now that I’m off of it, it’s jarring. For context, I’m only 30, so it’s unlikely it’s actually memory issues. After seeing this, I’m going to try it again and see how things go.
Thanks for sharing, myselfimprovementjourney. I'm curious how you will feel after re-introducing magnesium. I see only benefits from taking it (if you dont overdose). The same goes for omega 3. Our diets are just not as diversified as we would like them to be.
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann I started taking it again shortly after this, and it took a while to start noticing differences. Although, I can't say definitively that it is the magnesium threonate providing the benefits alone. I also started taking Zinc, Calcium, and a few other vitamins. What I can say is that when I am taking the supplement in this video my life has felt healthier.
Yes, a lot of people interested in the processes of the human brain are neurodivergent. With neurodivergence comes a high likelihood of extreme sensory sensitivity and anxiety-producing distractibility. I can't learn anything from any video with noticeable music or background noise. Especially if it has a pulsing effect or rapid rhythm. Putting such music behind a video is like a sign that says "autism not welcome here." Rude, indeed.
That is really unfortunate, I wish you all the best. I would supplement with Omega 3 Fatty acids for alzheimer prevention, too. Check the label because at least 1.5g of EPA + DHA (combined) are adviseable.
Lions Maine mushroom extract has been shown to help rebuild brain cells and help with functionality. Check out the health benefits of grossly minimising sugar and grains. Also, grains help to cause neurodegenerative conditions (Dr David perlmutter) and sugar feeds cancer and is pro inflammatory...
hello. mercury toxicity causes alzheimer's . look up prof. dr. BOYD HALEY. he invented a chelator that can reverse alzheimers as well as autism or ALS. doctors don't know crap. since now it is up to you.
Great video, I ordered a subscription two days ago and cannot wait to get it. I recently sustained a Skull Fx. and am hoping it will help clean up the brain fog. I am a Psychiatric RN, Broad Certified, and it is difficult to go from helping others to needing help. I am also looking forward to the supplemant's ability to recuce stress. Thank you
Thank for you for an incredibly informative video. I did a quick search online for stores that sell MG Threonate and it turns out theres a lab in my town! Im so glad I came across this video.
Stumbled upon mg threonate while exploring mg supplements to address my diet, which I’m suspicious is probably low in mg. I’m also a physician, I recognize that testing for my mg levels would be more burdensome and unreliable than just assuming I could use more, knowing that anything I don’t need would just get excreted since my kidneys are fine. Plus I can afford the cost. I chose threonate for its aspect of brain health, and have found the same effects occurring as you have described. I absolutely love my dreams now, vivid and detailed, plus I do remember my dreams as if I just finished watching an interesting movie. That alone is worth the cost of the supplement, I actually look forward to what my dream will be when I sleep.
Hello Michael, thanks for sharing, Im glad you found it to beneficial to your health and life. I think investing in yourself and your body is the best investment Out there. Take care and thanks for watching
One small suggestion for your video production; try a more plain background sound track, with less volume. I feel it is competing with your excelent speech sometimes.
It's nice to see in the comment section that Magnesium L-Threonate has helped people with brain fog. I've been taking Manesium L-Threonate for a few weeks and haven't noticed any difference in mental alertness. Everybody is different and if you haven't tried Magnesium L-Theonate it's worth a shot but don't be surprised if you fail to see any improvements. The bright side of a non-effect is you'll save money not buying another new supplement.
I’ll give it another go. I did try it along with glycinate and taurate. Didn’t notice any big benefit of L- Threonate. Glycinate got rid of my leg cramps immediately. Still take.
Same here all I could find was Glycinate and it did help. I was also vitamin B1 deficient still looking for threanate I did read your body turned L-citrate into mag threanate good luck
Great video and nice explanation 👌 i hope someday in the near future that you do a video on BDNF and NGF and how to raise them with HIIT exercise and supplementation protocols like lions mane and even zinc and curcumin
I was CKD 4 and magnesium played a big role in reversing CKD with no atrophy Dr. So I believe it’s extremely save for kidney patients. For those who’s gonna ask what or how I only ate grassfed, grassfinished beef red meat, beef organs from grassfed cows and egg yolks from pastured raised chickens. That’s it nothing else
Sounds like your guardian angel put in extra hours, Im very glad you recovered. However, I am reluctant to recommend a magnesium supplement to just ANY patient out there without checking with their family physician. That would be careless from my side. Especially if people have pre-existing conditions.
But CKD patients are told to eat the absolute opposite of this diet and limit meat, eggs and dairy. Could elaborate on how a little further on if you limited you daily protein intake?
@@dandanndannnnnnwhat kind of magnesium did you take. You were very lucky it’s a miracle ckd is usually irreversible you’re an anomaly. Did you take apple cider vinegar?
Trying to diagnose deficiencies with symptoms seems near impossible with the huge overlap. For the most part they can be generalized as I FEEL LIKE CRAP. It is so easy to end up concluding I have em ALL, but that seems extremely unlikely.
Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try it. Last night I tried a tip I got for sleep apnea (repeatedly snorting myself awake at night.) Very simple: used a strip of duck tape to tape my mouth shut so I would be forced to breath through my nose. To this I added the fix of rubbing scented lip balm around the inside of my nostrils. (Pavlov: smell scent, sleep, smell scent sleep). Worked like a charm and I feel better this morning then I have in a long while.
1500-2000mg/day of Magnesium threonate, which roughly translates to 100-140mg of elemental magnesium. Check prior to supplementation with your physician if you suffer from: - renal failure/insufficiency - heart block - have Parkinsons and take levodopa Also, check for drug interactions with eg calcium channel blockers, neuroblockers, diuretics and antibiotics, especially fluoroquinolones
I take M-Thrionate from Life Extension for a month now and can confirm better sleep and nicer dreams👍Didn’t know it influences those areas cause I started to enhance memory and cognition (78 years)👏👏👏
Fibro is such a multifacetted disease with very unsatisfiable treatment options. What most fibro patients have in common though is a big psychological component and sleeping issues. Since magnesium threonate facilitates sleeping and improves cognition, I would definitely give it a try in your case. Get well!!
Dr Michael,since watching your presentation on Magnesium Threonate, I've started taking the supplements at night and hand on heart,my memory and cognition and recall have improved immensely and my 75 year old brain is rejuvenating. Thank you .
Only two nights into taking magnesium L- Threonate , first night I slept really well , this morning I awoke spelling words 🤔 which is weird as I’ve really struggled with spelling and memory of late.
Stack this with methylene blue, you will remember the dog that ran in front of you car 15 years ago. This was invented by MIT, they claimed 25% increase in short term recall and 100% in long term.
Thank you, Dr Mike!! You seem like an intelligent young man and I've subbed. I'd like to try this Magnesium Threonate, but when going online (Ebay) there are many different brands and mgs available. I'm going to be 72 soon (and my wife 70) and right now we're still sharp in our minds and our memory is still very good, but we'd like to keep it that way also. Do you recommend any certain brand, dosage and what mg should we purchase? The supplements on Ebay are varied in brand and mg amounts. Thanks in advance if you take the time to answer my question.
Thank you for your kind words, Sir! I am glad you like it. I dont endorse any special company but "Neuro-Mag" by Life Extension is a good source of Magnesium threonate (no affiliations). I hope it will sharpen your minds even more. Regards, Michael
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thanks for the quick response and I will check out that brand. What mg do you recommend we take as a daily supplement if they offer different amounts?
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann I just purchase Dedica Magnesium L Threonate People should do homework when purchasing supplements We need to seed several things on the site or jar Most important 3rd party no additives This has 4 of these checks on it ..especially 3rd party certifications are a must..organic also ..as organic by law can not have additives ..none Our Lord revealed to me ..these checks ....terrible we have to pay extra to keep the additives out when they really have no right to mess with our food supply ..!! God Bless You ..thsnk you ❤️
Thanks ... very well presented and eye opening !! ..... had to view it in segments .... COULD NOT STAND THE MUSIC !!! why? so loud? VERY DISTRACTING !!! Why is it so expensive?
We forget lions mane-niacine-psylocine stack, even apranayama's-Meditation and yoga helps! Our general food intake is our medicine in everyway possible, the gut and release of serotonine yep alike molecule melatonine and psylocine those last 3 extremely important. Actually a deficit of food-light-social contact-even of oxygen- or cold baths can trigger the god molecule "serotonine" as psychedelica etc. We have to start with we have more then one brain actually. But the biggest brain ever is the field of frequency energy and vibration read consciousness or akashic records or the (a)ether)/void-universe- the devine etc. Strangely enough to achieve wisdom we most drop our knowledge/ego(identification). And a last one we Prussian decendants should know, that our educational system is based on the yep Prussian system: obedient and punctional. And our science is based on axioma and conventions..But Magnesium Threonate helps indeed and immediatly refering to follow a bit Dr Sebi's electrofy/acidity/alkaline dieet aswell. Wich food should we consume Doctor..let me or nature help us out here..did you know that there are even nuts resemblance the brain: walnuts yes! Actually in general nuts are very important alike mushrooms for our brains! Aswel look up ayurveda or the vedic writttings, steiner/anthroposophy-TCM traditional chinese medicine/fyto. There are even mudra's/tapping techniques to immediatly enhace brains at the spot, mindfulness aswell..or even better BE in the here an now ;-) (Matirx-Limitless alike)
Hello Dr. Hoffmann! Thanks a lot for this great video. Is there a recommended daily dose magnesium l threonat in an adult man? In my own research on the internet i found different declarations...
Hi Harry, thanks for the question, recommendations vary, but are usually between 1-2grams (2000mg) of Magnesium L-Threonate, 2g yield around 144mg of elemental Magnesium. Make sure you take it with food to avoid diarrhea.
Google a supplement called "wean caffeine" it's incredible. It will taper you down off of caffeine with zero withdrawal. Coffee is not good for us. The caffeine causes excess stress and cortisol production. The acidity and other components in the plant itself wreak havoc on the gut.
Just tried magnesium threonate and it gave me bad headaches. I don't know if that would pass eventually but it was too uncomfortable. I do take magnesium malate at night.
I agree, 80$ a month is a bit much, search for companies that offer a better price. However, I know people that spend more than 80$/month on starbucks, it is all about priorities.
I did a quick search on pubmed (online library for scientific research), nothing specifically came up for the search term "narcolepsy" + "magnesium threonate". It will improve your sleep and memory though, give it a try (after consulting your neurologist).
If you exclusively take Mg L-Threonate I would split the daily recommended dose and take half in the morning (on an empty stomach as it may increase the absorption) and half 30-60min before bedtime. If your stomach doesn't tolerate that or you notice loose stools/diarrhea, take it with meals. If you want to take your malate aswell, I would take malate in the morning and threonate at night, just watch out that you don't overdose. Follow the label closely. In the beginning take less than recommended to see how your body reacts.
thanks for this brilliant video. I am going to take it because i do need it but when i have just one question : "do we have to take it for life or let us say if we take it for a long period (example, 2 years or 3, its effects will remain thanks
Based on my personal observations and the shared experiences of others, it appears that the most significant enhancements in cognition and sleep are typically observed within the initial weeks of magnesium threonate supplementation. This can be attributed to the prompt replenishment of any underlying magnesium deficiencies. However, as the body becomes accustomed to regular intake over several months, the pronounced effects of magnesium may gradually diminish. Nonetheless, I believe lifelong supplementation with magnesium is highly beneficial for fostering improved physical and cognitive functions.
Hi Kareem, some people experience diarrhea or nausea upon taking Magnesium on an empty stomach. If you want to be safe, take it with your meals. I personally never had issues taking it without food. Hope this helps, Michael
Ninth decade here, active in research projects so I can use all the cognitive horse power I can get, And MgThreonate may help with tinnitus too, recent studies show.
There is to my knowledge no data on bisglycinate, i tried both - threonate and bisglycinate (sometimes goes by only "glycinate"). From my personal experience they work similarly.
Just be aware it may cause headaches in the beginning. Ive bern using it fir a few months and did experience minor headaches for a couple weeks but havent had any since.
It's a great leap forward and helps with sleep too ~ I'm an inventor and recovering from chronic fatigue ~ Now I stock up on this Threonate and wouldn't be with out it ! Yes it's more expensive ~ LEARN to get the right dose of Citrate and then you won't ge the diareha asscoiated with magnesium ~ ALOHA !
@@iamjacksundyingaddiction6595 i take the magnesium threonate by life extension. I know magnesium citrate to be most importantly a laxative. Is that the effect you are aiming for? For dosing, please follow the instructions on the label.
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann That’s what I purchased but when it arrived and I opened it, powder was released from the bottle and the capsules were covered in powder. These days it’s so difficult to trust and I was a bit concerned about ingesting them. I’ll give them another try, thank you! I’m 69 years old and working to maintain my health and vitality for as long as possible.
Yes you are correct, bisglycinate or just glycinate works similarly (it goes under various names), the trials used exclusively magnesium threonate though. Thanks for adding that
Pancreases infection from long ago . Caused by contaminated food and it logged in the pancreas. Kill it by cats Claw, lemon balm herbs . Eat pears... pancreas loves it. Read Medical Medium Anthony William books to learn cleansing.
Magnesium Taurate has the amino acid taurine attached to it, which gives it other benefits. It may help in reducing hypertension, but it is not able to cross the blood-brain barrier, thereby cannot improve sleep or promote relaxation. Thanks for the question, Dani-il
Viele Danke Her Doktor! Very good explanation. I am 69, healthy, exercite and brain work a lot. I already take Mag Threonate and it works wonders. Also good quality ÔMEGA 3.
Very interesting. Thank you for this doc. I have a question. My understanding is that magnesium salts dissociate into a positive magnesium ion and a negative ion in this case of L-threonate. But since all magnesium ions are identical, why would consuming this form of magnesium cross the blood brain barrier more easily than another for of magnesium salt?
Very interesting question. From my understanding it is a threonate-mediated transport of the Mg2+ by GLUT across the blood-brain barrier Source: www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028390816302040?via%3Dihub
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thank you sir! I took a look at the abstract before replying here and it seems to be as much about the L-Threonate as the magnesium, all the way down to glucose transport and mitochondrial function! You've got a fan, and I'll be following. Daniel RN
when it comes to sleep you usually experience the improvements the same night, concerning improvements in other areas a general statement i difficult. Usually in a couple of days.
The main issue with magnesium is that your body will reject the ionic form of it in the gut, making it in form with a less ionic form will get it in your system quickly. An easy way to do this is to blend it up with hemp seeds and make a smoothie with it. Don't overdo it though. Too much MG in your system can be bad.
Good info I have a store that sells hemp seeds right up the street and some magnesium powder. ( Super lucky in Brooklyn new york). I will try to see if it can be prescribed by my doctor
Many medications deplete vitamins in your body and a lacking friendly bacteria of the gut biome can affect the absorption of vitamins too. Nutrition is lacking because of monocropping and glyphosate inhibiting the microbiome of the soil, thus creating nutrient deficient food with low nutrition. If everyone ate food they grew themselves using natural fertilization and a living soil where only organic inputs are made. Supplements are good too. But the apex is robust and balance nutrition of organic foods.
I would love to get all my nutrients from just meat, however, even by eating only grass-fed beef and organic meat you cannot get all the necessary micronutrients, vitamins and fiber for a well-balanced diet.
Hi save that money. Mg malate is generally well absorbed by the body, making it a potentially beneficial addition to your supplementation. However, it is important to note that there is currently a lack of scientific data specifically regarding its effects on enhancing brain plasticity in the hippocampus and cognition. Only Mg L-Threonate has been shown to enhance these.
I typically recommend magnesium supplements to many of my patients, as I discussed in the video. However, when it comes to patients recovering from a stroke, there's currently no scientific evidence suggesting that magnesium supplements can expedite neurological recovery. I wish you a speedy recovery
@@JoeBur Dear Joe Bur, try getting as much physical rehabilitation and exercise as you can. This encourages brain plasticity, a process where damaged areas of the brain can be compensated for as other parts of the brain step up and take over those tasks. Get well soon 🤞
Thank you for the information Doctor! Very informative. Do you think that taking Magnesium L-Threonate daily could or would benefit a 70 year old lady with Parkinsons disease?
From research on animals with Parkinson' s like symptoms, Magneisum L Threonate was able to ease the manifestations of the disease. I would give it try Donald.
Psychologists William James and Boris Sidis came up with the phrase "we only use 10% of our brain". The latter's son, William Sidis, may have been the smartest person ever, whom the movie 'Good Will Hunting' is loosely based on.
Question: A while ago I stopped Dairy and net very little at best. I typically take Mag. Bisglycinate in the forms - 250 mg Mag. 76% Bisglycinate and 24% Oxide x 2 day. Is this an issue? Thanks
please check the label of your Magnesium Taurate and see how much the daily recommended value (DV%) you are already taking. If unsure, please check with your cardiologist or GP
I bought this magnesium but it gave me diarrhea. So I bought choline citrate and have yet try it again lol Suggestions why my body reacted to this magnesium?
Great Vid, I'll buy some. ATM I take Pyridox Vit B6 is AMAZING stuff. ( small white tabs 25mg ea) I take 4 tabs a day and I have NRG all day long, keeps me calm and VERY switched on. Plus, when you pee it's NOT yellow, it's clear as and I start my day with 1 ltr of Filtered water with 1/5th (teaspoon of Sea salt. My son ( 24yo) used to be very short tempered but NOT after taking Pyridox Vit B6.👌
From my understanding, magnesium is mainly absorbed in the small intestine. Thats why I dont know if sublingual administration - and if yes, to which extent- works. I haven't seen any data on it either.
From what I know and read in studies, transdermal magnesium absorption only occurs in negligible amounts. The skin's natural barrier properties make it challenging for magnesium to be absorbed in significant quantities. I prefer oral supplementation
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann maybe I'm the exception ..,when I switched to trans-dermal I definitely absorbed the magnesium ..you know it's pretty easy to know when you have had enough ..,
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Excellent video! I am 73 and started taking magnesium threonate a couple weeks ago and noticed my overall cognitive functioning had improved, including memory. As you mentioned, dreams became more vivid with better recall in the morning.
Hi Bill, Im very happy that you experience the same positive results as I have! Thanks for watching :)
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmannSo take 1 Mag Theronate pill at breakfast and 2 Mag Theronate pills at bedtime?
@@sncnutrition7118 the safest way would be to follow the dosing instructions on the labe,l as there are so many different formulations on the market. But yes, if it is deemed safe by the label to take it twice a day, I would take it before cognitive work in the morning and 30-60min before bedtime. I can feel it work 20min after taking it.
@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thanks a ton Dr. I used Jarrow , Doublewood and Life Extension brands of it in the past. Now trying Dr Mercola and Designs for Health . Trying to monitor which one feels best.
@@sncnutrition7118i tried Mercola 2 years ago for 3-4months with no discernible effect. No Moron indeed...😅
I suffered from chronic migraines, brain fog and anxiety from 10 years of military service. Magnesium Threonate fixed 90% of my issues 💪🏾
Congrats man 🎉 👏
I had taken this a year or so ago for a few months. It felt like a miracle compound at first, this effect lasting a few days. For the next few months I felt “normal”. I then stopped thinking it wasn’t doing anything, after a few months of not taking it I started feeling like I was in the beginning stages of memory issues. I believe this is what I was like before and now that I’m off of it, it’s jarring. For context, I’m only 30, so it’s unlikely it’s actually memory issues. After seeing this, I’m going to try it again and see how things go.
Thanks for sharing, myselfimprovementjourney. I'm curious how you will feel after re-introducing magnesium. I see only benefits from taking it (if you dont overdose). The same goes for omega 3. Our diets are just not as diversified as we would like them to be.
I think you should use it 3 times a week. For best results just like vitamins, we dont need them everyday but 3 times a week seems right for me.❤
@@Rileyeddefinitely not... even if you eat well. We all could do with supplements
@paulharrisonadventuregearm5457 correct maybe organic is the only way to go otherwise it's just NPK fertiliser
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann I started taking it again shortly after this, and it took a while to start noticing differences. Although, I can't say definitively that it is the magnesium threonate providing the benefits alone. I also started taking Zinc, Calcium, and a few other vitamins. What I can say is that when I am taking the supplement in this video my life has felt healthier.
Excellent presentation: Balanced, informative, educational, referenced, entertaining, and inspiring. Very grateful to happen upon this channel.
Thank you guaranteedV, this means a lot to me! 😄
Let me give you some advice - get RID of the annoying music... it isn't helpful and is, actually, quite annoying...
Rude
Yes, a lot of people interested in the processes of the human brain are neurodivergent. With neurodivergence comes a high likelihood of extreme sensory sensitivity and anxiety-producing distractibility.
I can't learn anything from any video with noticeable music or background noise. Especially if it has a pulsing effect or rapid rhythm.
Putting such music behind a video is like a sign that says "autism not welcome here."
Rude, indeed.
You’re really a nice guy. You respond very kindly to some of these negative comments. That’s a very wonderful quality.
Thank you so much for your kind words doveshelly. It means a lot!
Many regards
Michael
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Hay bro, what's with the background noise ?
Thank you! Brain health is so important to me now that I am 65 and have discovered that Alzheimer's disease is in my family history.
That is really unfortunate, I wish you all the best. I would supplement with Omega 3 Fatty acids for alzheimer prevention, too. Check the label because at least 1.5g of EPA + DHA (combined) are adviseable.
65, wow. You look incredible 😊
also look up methelene blue
Lions Maine mushroom extract has been shown to help rebuild brain cells and help with functionality. Check out the health benefits of grossly minimising sugar and grains. Also, grains help to cause neurodegenerative conditions (Dr David perlmutter) and sugar feeds cancer and is pro inflammatory...
hello. mercury toxicity causes alzheimer's . look up prof. dr. BOYD HALEY. he invented a chelator that can reverse alzheimers as well as autism or ALS. doctors don't know crap. since now it is up to you.
Great video and very useful information Doctor!Thanks 👍
Thank you Maro, Im glad you liked it 😄
Great video, I ordered a subscription two days ago and cannot wait to get it. I recently sustained a Skull Fx. and am hoping it will help clean up the brain fog. I am a Psychiatric RN, Broad Certified, and it is difficult to go from helping others to needing help. I am also looking forward to the supplemant's ability to recuce stress. Thank you
Thank You for watching Annie, I wish you a speedy recovery!
Which broad certified you? lol
Thank for you for an incredibly informative video. I did a quick search online for stores that sell MG Threonate and it turns out theres a lab in my town! Im so glad I came across this video.
Thank you John for the nice comment!
Great video content. Please turn down the music volume on the next one.
Thnx for the Feedback
Stumbled upon mg threonate while exploring mg supplements to address my diet, which I’m suspicious is probably low in mg. I’m also a physician, I recognize that testing for my mg levels would be more burdensome and unreliable than just assuming I could use more, knowing that anything I don’t need would just get excreted since my kidneys are fine. Plus I can afford the cost. I chose threonate for its aspect of brain health, and have found the same effects occurring as you have described. I absolutely love my dreams now, vivid and detailed, plus I do remember my dreams as if I just finished watching an interesting movie. That alone is worth the cost of the supplement, I actually look forward to what my dream will be when I sleep.
Hello Michael, thanks for sharing, Im glad you found it to beneficial to your health and life. I think investing in yourself and your body is the best investment Out there. Take care and thanks for watching
Please advise which product is best. Thank you
Had a cerebellum stroke 5 years ago. I had such mental fog. This turned my brain back on three years ago, using this form of magnesium. Give it a try!
Thanks for sharing Steve!!
One small suggestion for your video production; try a more plain background sound track, with less volume. I feel it is competing with your excelent speech sometimes.
I appreciate the feedback Thomaz!
It's nice to see in the comment section that Magnesium L-Threonate has helped people with brain fog. I've been taking Manesium L-Threonate for a few weeks and haven't noticed any difference in mental alertness. Everybody is different and if you haven't tried Magnesium L-Theonate it's worth a shot but don't be surprised if you fail to see any improvements. The bright side of a non-effect is you'll save money not buying another new supplement.
I’ll give it another go. I did try it along with glycinate and taurate. Didn’t notice any big benefit of L- Threonate. Glycinate got rid of my leg cramps immediately. Still take.
Interesting.
Same here all I could find was Glycinate and it did help. I was also vitamin B1 deficient still looking for threanate I did read your body turned L-citrate into mag threanate good luck
@@james-jg8iu I’m vitamin b 1 deficient Too
Just order it online
Is there a difference between Threonate and L-Threonate? And which should we take?
sorry for the confusion arturo, they are the same thing.
Great video and nice explanation 👌 i hope someday in the near future that you do a video on BDNF and NGF and how to raise them with HIIT exercise and supplementation protocols like lions mane and even zinc and curcumin
Thank you for the input mahmodali! I will put it on my to-do list
I was CKD 4 and magnesium played a big role in reversing CKD with no atrophy Dr. So I believe it’s extremely save for kidney patients. For those who’s gonna ask what or how I only ate grassfed, grassfinished beef red meat, beef organs from grassfed cows and egg yolks from pastured raised chickens. That’s it nothing else
Sounds like your guardian angel put in extra hours, Im very glad you recovered.
However, I am reluctant to recommend a magnesium supplement to just ANY patient out there without checking with their family physician. That would be careless from my side. Especially if people have pre-existing conditions.
But CKD patients are told to eat the absolute opposite of this diet and limit meat, eggs and dairy. Could elaborate on how a little further on if you limited you daily protein intake?
@@dandanndannnnnnwhat kind of magnesium did you take. You were very lucky it’s a miracle ckd is usually irreversible you’re an anomaly. Did you take apple cider vinegar?
Carnivore diet is horrible for CKD. All can slow, stop or reverse CKD with a whole foods plant diet.
SIR.Lovely video..one of the best so far
Thank you for the kind words, Pamhodge!
I have been taking threonate for about a year now, I am 65 years old, I am still surprised at my ability to process information and my memory
Im very glad you are benefitting from it!
Please share which brand you take. Thank you
@@suzieq2975 The brand I use is called "Magtein." reasonably priced, no complaints
Sounds great!
Could you please share the links to the studies within the infobox?
I added them recently, check the description, thanks for asking.
Add your dr licence information in your about page.
Trying to diagnose deficiencies with symptoms seems near impossible with the huge overlap. For the most part they can be generalized as I FEEL LIKE CRAP. It is so easy to end up concluding I have em ALL, but that seems extremely unlikely.
I agree, thats why diagnosing Magnesium defiency is so challenging. Thanks for sharing
Sometimes it's a matter of elimination. It doesn't hurt to take magnesium to learn if that alleviates the symptoms right?
Thankfully, your doctor can do tests to measure your levels..
@@jadabaudelaire118it is unfortunately difficult to diagnose Mg deficiencies.
Great video and content! Subbed.
Thank you very much, Endorfen
This is a good video. For my hearing, the music is too loud. Perhaps it could be softened.
Will keep it in mind for the next video, thank you :)
Thanks for the tip, I'm going to try it. Last night I tried a tip I got for sleep apnea (repeatedly snorting myself awake at night.) Very simple: used a strip of duck tape to tape my mouth shut so I would be forced to breath through my nose. To this I added the fix of rubbing scented lip balm around the inside of my nostrils. (Pavlov: smell scent, sleep, smell scent sleep). Worked like a charm and I feel better this morning then I have in a long while.
Thanks this was very informative.
Thank you Desiree, Im glad you liked it 😃
What is your recommended dosage?
1500-2000mg/day of Magnesium threonate, which roughly translates to 100-140mg of elemental magnesium.
Check prior to supplementation with your physician if you suffer from:
- renal failure/insufficiency
- heart block
- have Parkinsons and take levodopa
Also, check for drug interactions with eg calcium channel blockers, neuroblockers, diuretics and antibiotics, especially fluoroquinolones
I take M-Thrionate from Life Extension for a month now and can confirm better sleep and nicer dreams👍Didn’t know it influences those areas cause I started to enhance memory and cognition (78 years)👏👏👏
I am glad you experience positive effects Hansludwig! Thanks for sharing
❤❤❤❤❤ thank you!
We drink water that is filtered. A lot of bad stuff is taken out, but some good stuff too.
Very true, some people put in some additional electrolytes into it afterwards
Thank you ... what is the recommended dosage
please follow the label of your magnesium threonate, thats the safest route
So could this help someone suffering with fibromyalgia? I have terrible cognitive issues some days due to fibro...
Fibro is such a multifacetted disease with very unsatisfiable treatment options. What most fibro patients have in common though is a big psychological component and sleeping issues.
Since magnesium threonate facilitates sleeping and improves cognition, I would definitely give it a try in your case.
Get well!!
Is Magnesium Threonate the same as Magnesium L-Threonate? Are there any particular brands you reccommend? Thanks
Mg threonate and L-Threonate refers to the same compound.
I have tried several different brands with no noticeable differences between them.
Very much enjoyed this video! Thank You, Dr Hoffmann!
Thank you moonbeam! I am glad you liked it
I have been taking it twice a day for a month. I am still dumb.
Dumb, yes; but you are witty! 😂
This makes no claim to cure stupidity.
Dr Michael,since watching your presentation on Magnesium Threonate, I've started taking the supplements at night and hand on heart,my memory and cognition and recall have improved immensely and my 75 year old brain is rejuvenating. Thank you .
Im very glad you are experiencing these positive changes. I wish you all the best
Only two nights into taking magnesium L- Threonate , first night I slept really well , this morning I awoke spelling words 🤔 which is weird as I’ve really struggled with spelling and memory of late.
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I read that it's best to take magnesium threonate in the AM and magnesium glycinate before bed. Is that not right?
From my experience they work similarly, so I dont think it makes a difference.
Stack this with methylene blue, you will remember the dog that ran in front of you car 15 years ago. This was invented by MIT, they claimed 25% increase in short term recall and 100% in long term.
What dosage and do you cycle? You personally sir
Have you tried it yourself?
What is the dosage of both?
Dosage, source and protocol ?
Ok magnesium and meth got it!
Dr. Micheal,
This was critical information at this point in my life and I will share it. Thank you so much. Brook
Thank your Brook, glad you liked it!
Thank you for sharing insightful information
Very informative.. thanks.. but what dosage?🤔
Thank you, please follow the dosing recommendation on the label of your Magnesium Threonate.
Dr Hoffman, really??? So even tho u take magT, you don’t advise a dosage for anyone? Oh, plz!!!!!!!!!
@@margiestephens7281 please refer to the label of your MagT, it is all there. Thanks for watching Margiestephens :)
Thank you, Dr Mike!! You seem like an intelligent young man and I've subbed. I'd like to try this Magnesium Threonate, but when going online (Ebay) there are many different brands and mgs available. I'm going to be 72 soon (and my wife 70) and right now we're still sharp in our minds and our memory is still very good, but we'd like to keep it that way also. Do you recommend any certain brand, dosage and what mg should we purchase? The supplements on Ebay are varied in brand and mg amounts. Thanks in advance if you take the time to answer my question.
Thank you for your kind words, Sir! I am glad you like it.
I dont endorse any special company but "Neuro-Mag" by Life Extension is a good source of Magnesium threonate (no affiliations). I hope it will sharpen your minds even more. Regards, Michael
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thanks for the quick response and I will check out that brand. What mg do you recommend we take as a daily supplement if they offer different amounts?
@@USCG.Brennan I would always follow the label. The product I mentionned, recommeneds up to three capsules daily.
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I just purchase Dedica Magnesium L Threonate
People should do homework when purchasing supplements
We need to seed several things on the site or jar
Most important 3rd party no additives
This has 4 of these checks on it ..especially 3rd party certifications are a must..organic also ..as organic by law can not have additives ..none
Our Lord revealed to me ..these checks ....terrible we have to pay extra to keep the additives out when they really have no right to mess with our food supply ..!!
God Bless You ..thsnk you ❤️
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmannis it normal to feel drowsy or will this go away after taking them for some time? Thank you in advance
I cant drive on Highways without it...over 20 years of problems. Take every day, even a bit more than that
Im glad it helps
It's been a huge relief for me. I feel less stress & better bowel elimination.
Thanks ... very well presented and eye opening !! ..... had to view it in segments .... COULD NOT STAND THE MUSIC !!! why? so loud? VERY DISTRACTING !!! Why is it so expensive?
I wish I knew what this video said. The "autistic, go away" background noise defeated me.
Im sorry about this
We forget lions mane-niacine-psylocine stack, even apranayama's-Meditation and yoga helps! Our general food intake is our medicine in everyway possible, the gut and release of serotonine yep alike molecule melatonine and psylocine those last 3 extremely important. Actually a deficit of food-light-social contact-even of oxygen- or cold baths can trigger the god molecule "serotonine" as psychedelica etc. We have to start with we have more then one brain actually. But the biggest brain ever is the field of frequency energy and vibration read consciousness or akashic records or the (a)ether)/void-universe- the devine etc. Strangely enough to achieve wisdom we most drop our knowledge/ego(identification). And a last one we Prussian decendants should know, that our educational system is based on the yep Prussian system: obedient and punctional. And our science is based on axioma and conventions..But Magnesium Threonate helps indeed and immediatly refering to follow a bit Dr Sebi's electrofy/acidity/alkaline dieet aswell. Wich food should we consume Doctor..let me or nature help us out here..did you know that there are even nuts resemblance the brain: walnuts yes! Actually in general nuts are very important alike mushrooms for our brains! Aswel look up ayurveda or the vedic writttings, steiner/anthroposophy-TCM traditional chinese medicine/fyto. There are even mudra's/tapping techniques to immediatly enhace brains at the spot, mindfulness aswell..or even better BE in the here an now ;-) (Matirx-Limitless alike)
Hello Dr. Hoffmann! Thanks a lot for this great video. Is there a recommended daily dose magnesium l threonat in an adult man?
In my own research on the internet i found different declarations...
Hi Harry, thanks for the question, recommendations vary, but are usually between 1-2grams (2000mg) of Magnesium L-Threonate, 2g yield around 144mg of elemental Magnesium. Make sure you take it with food to avoid diarrhea.
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thank you very much for your quick reply! You are really doing a great job, keep up the good work! 🙏
@@Harry-gl1bx thank you Harry for the kind words :)
Diuretics? Coffee perhaps? I used to be a heavy drinker who took PPI's. Giving up the coffee is gonna be rough.
Dont give it up completely, just have your cup in the morning if you can tolerate it. I love coffee, can't imagine giving it up
Giving up coffee is absolutely amazing. Do it!!! But avoid the pain by tapering.
Google a supplement called "wean caffeine" it's incredible. It will taper you down off of caffeine with zero withdrawal. Coffee is not good for us. The caffeine causes excess stress and cortisol production. The acidity and other components in the plant itself wreak havoc on the gut.
People who take magnesium threonate in the morning, report in!
Just tried magnesium threonate and it gave me bad headaches. I don't know if that would pass eventually but it was too uncomfortable. I do take magnesium malate at night.
all things I consume. I find my mental focus helps me most for physical performance though.
I agree, they go hand in hand.
A good nights sleep, exercise and a healthy diet are probably the best things you can do, to enhance both.
The problem is costs and dosage, some brands recommend 2 pills 3times a day to start. You could end up paying $80 a month
I agree, 80$ a month is a bit much, search for companies that offer a better price. However, I know people that spend more than 80$/month on starbucks, it is all about priorities.
It costs a lot to be healthy today. I find it expensive but worth it to feel great at 74.
I couldnt agree more Jimmy Cain@@jimmycain8669
Yea! Magnesium and Potassium!
I keep telling it to everyone around 😂👍
Does magnesium glycinate cross the blood brain barrier too?
The studies mentioned in the video focussed exclusively on Magnesium Threonate, so I recommend taking that
Will it work for Narcolepsy Type 2? Wandering mind, non restful sleep, poor working memory....etc ?
I did a quick search on pubmed (online library for scientific research), nothing specifically came up for the search term "narcolepsy" + "magnesium threonate". It will improve your sleep and memory though, give it a try (after consulting your neurologist).
Anything with a thumbnail from limitless sucks me in lol.
I love that movie, watched it 5 times
Take it morning or night? Also, how many minutes before bed, if at night…
If you exclusively take Mg L-Threonate I would split the daily recommended dose and take half in the morning (on an empty stomach as it may increase the absorption) and half 30-60min before bedtime.
If your stomach doesn't tolerate that or you notice loose stools/diarrhea, take it with meals.
If you want to take your malate aswell, I would take malate in the morning and threonate at night, just watch out that you don't overdose. Follow the label closely. In the beginning take less than recommended to see how your body reacts.
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thank you so much for your insight!!
Looks more like mania. You feel omnipotent and limitless. But the comedown is crushing.
thanks for this brilliant video. I am going to take it because i do need it but when i have just one question : "do we have to take it for life or let us say if we take it for a long period (example, 2 years or 3, its effects will remain thanks
Based on my personal observations and the shared experiences of others, it appears that the most significant enhancements in cognition and sleep are typically observed within the initial weeks of magnesium threonate supplementation. This can be attributed to the prompt replenishment of any underlying magnesium deficiencies.
However, as the body becomes accustomed to regular intake over several months, the pronounced effects of magnesium may gradually diminish. Nonetheless, I believe lifelong supplementation with magnesium is highly beneficial for fostering improved physical and cognitive functions.
Hello..I have a question about magnesium? Can I take magnesium L-theronate on an empty stomach in the morning or is it preferable to eat?
Hi Kareem, some people experience diarrhea or nausea upon taking Magnesium on an empty stomach. If you want to be safe, take it with your meals. I personally never had issues taking it without food. Hope this helps, Michael
thank you dr.If you take it with food, it does not affect absorption@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann
@@kareemahmed7028 no, it does not interfere with absorption
thanks alot@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann
Ninth decade here, active in research projects so I can use all the cognitive horse power I can get, And MgThreonate may help with tinnitus too, recent studies show.
Can you please point me to any study about tinnitus?
Does any Magnesium Bisglycinate work as well?
There is to my knowledge no data on bisglycinate, i tried both - threonate and bisglycinate (sometimes goes by only "glycinate"). From my personal experience they work similarly.
Just be aware it may cause headaches in the beginning. Ive bern using it fir a few months and did experience minor headaches for a couple weeks but havent had any since.
It's a great leap forward and helps with sleep too ~ I'm an inventor and recovering from chronic fatigue ~ Now I stock up on this Threonate and wouldn't be with out it ! Yes it's more expensive ~ LEARN to get the right dose of Citrate and then you won't ge the diareha asscoiated with magnesium ~ ALOHA !
I am glad you have a positive experience
Hi, what brand Mag threonate do you get and how did you find out what does of citrate works best for you? Thanks
@@iamjacksundyingaddiction6595 i take the magnesium threonate by life extension.
I know magnesium citrate to be most importantly a laxative. Is that the effect you are aiming for? For dosing, please follow the instructions on the label.
Read about Thiamine deficiency
Glycinate? Would theonate work better ?
There are no comparative studies to my knowledge, but they seem to work similarly.
Can anyone suggest a good reliable source of Magnesium l Threonate?
Have you looked on amazon?
Look for Life Extension Neuro-Mag.
No affiliation and no conflict of interest but I know it is a reliable brand.
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann That’s what I purchased but when it arrived and I opened it, powder was released from the bottle and the capsules were covered in powder. These days it’s so difficult to trust and I was a bit concerned about ingesting them. I’ll give them another try, thank you! I’m 69 years old and working to maintain my health and vitality for as long as possible.
The music is very distracting.
Apparently Magnesium Bisglycinate can also enter the brain/not likely 100% trough
Yes you are correct, bisglycinate or just glycinate works similarly (it goes under various names), the trials used exclusively magnesium threonate though.
Thanks for adding that
Hi 👋
Do you have any info on a enlarged pancreas?
Thank you 😊
Hi, I am afraid I dont, have you looked on youtube?
Pancreases infection from long ago . Caused by contaminated food and it logged in the pancreas. Kill it by cats Claw, lemon balm herbs . Eat pears... pancreas loves it. Read Medical Medium Anthony William books to learn cleansing.
How about Magnesium Taurate?
Magnesium Taurate has the amino acid taurine attached to it, which gives it other benefits. It may help in reducing hypertension, but it is not able to cross the blood-brain barrier, thereby cannot improve sleep or promote relaxation. Thanks for the question, Dani-il
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Read it by now already 😂 Thanks for answering 🙏
Viele Danke Her Doktor! Very good explanation. I am 69, healthy, exercite and brain work a lot. I already take Mag Threonate and it works wonders. Also good quality ÔMEGA 3.
Sehr gerne Thomaz :) Im glad you like it.
Good advice with the omega 3!!
Very interesting. Thank you for this doc. I have a question. My understanding is that magnesium salts dissociate into a positive magnesium ion and a negative ion in this case of L-threonate. But since all magnesium ions are identical, why would consuming this form of magnesium cross the blood brain barrier more easily than another for of magnesium salt?
Very interesting question. From my understanding it is a threonate-mediated transport of the Mg2+ by GLUT across the blood-brain barrier
Source:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0028390816302040?via%3Dihub
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thank you sir! I took a look at the abstract before replying here and it seems to be as much about the L-Threonate as the magnesium, all the way down to glucose transport and mitochondrial function! You've got a fan, and I'll be following. Daniel RN
@@DanielFernandez-jv7jx thank you Daniel RN, I appreciate it! 👌👌
Is Magnesium L-Threonate the same? Thank you
Yes it is the same
If we have say magnesium deficiency and take this. When can you see improvements?
when it comes to sleep you usually experience the improvements the same night, concerning improvements in other areas a general statement i difficult. Usually in a couple of days.
The main issue with magnesium is that your body will reject the ionic form of it in the gut, making it in form with a less ionic form will get it in your system quickly. An easy way to do this is to blend it up with hemp seeds and make a smoothie with it. Don't overdo it though. Too much MG in your system can be bad.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing, Christopher
Good info I have a store that sells hemp seeds right up the street and some magnesium powder. ( Super lucky in Brooklyn new york). I will try to see if it can be prescribed by my doctor
Whats the point of having good memory,,we need a magnesium that could handle all situations in the body
I agree, it would be nice if Magnesium took out the trash, too 😄
Many medications deplete vitamins in your body and a lacking friendly bacteria of the gut biome can affect the absorption of vitamins too. Nutrition is lacking because of monocropping and glyphosate inhibiting the microbiome of the soil, thus creating nutrient deficient food with low nutrition. If everyone ate food they grew themselves using natural fertilization and a living soil where only organic inputs are made. Supplements are good too. But the apex is robust and balance nutrition of organic foods.
I would love to get all my nutrients from just meat, however, even by eating only grass-fed beef and organic meat you cannot get all the necessary micronutrients, vitamins and fiber for a well-balanced diet.
@@Luke_MoonWalker I don't think that's what science says: www.cell.com/cell/pdf/S0092-8674(21)00754-6.pdf
WoW~ excellent Teaching
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Thank you Mariemanella for watching :)
How does it stack up against magnesium malate? I just bought a whole container of magnesium malate!
Hi save that money.
Mg malate is generally well absorbed by the body, making it a potentially beneficial addition to your supplementation. However, it is important to note that there is currently a lack of scientific data specifically regarding its effects on enhancing brain plasticity in the hippocampus and cognition. Only Mg L-Threonate has been shown to enhance these.
I'm definitely going to buy this magnesium and give it a go I hope it can improve my attention span which I've noticed is going down! Thanks Dr.
I shall consider finding this and add it to my list of cognitive factors such as Methylene Blue
Is it good for a person who had a stroke??? Please answer.
I typically recommend magnesium supplements to many of my patients, as I discussed in the video. However, when it comes to patients recovering from a stroke, there's currently no scientific evidence suggesting that magnesium supplements can expedite neurological recovery. I wish you a speedy recovery
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Thank you for your responce. Magnesium does help me sleep. I don't take it every day
@@JoeBur Dear Joe Bur, try getting as much physical rehabilitation and exercise as you can. This encourages brain plasticity, a process where damaged areas of the brain can be compensated for as other parts of the brain step up and take over those tasks. Get well soon 🤞
Please provide comments on how this is ineffective. Thank you.
Thank you for the information Doctor! Very informative. Do you think that taking Magnesium L-Threonate daily could or would benefit a 70 year old lady with Parkinsons disease?
From research on animals with Parkinson' s like symptoms, Magneisum L Threonate was able to ease the manifestations of the disease. I would give it try Donald.
Psychologists William James and Boris Sidis came up with the phrase "we only use 10% of our brain". The latter's son, William Sidis, may have been the smartest person ever, whom the movie 'Good Will Hunting' is loosely based on.
Question: A while ago I stopped Dairy and net very little at best. I typically take Mag. Bisglycinate in the forms - 250 mg Mag. 76% Bisglycinate and 24% Oxide x 2 day. Is this an issue? Thanks
What do you mean with "i net very little at best"?
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann Get🤣
@@ethimself5064 haha ok. I dont think it is too much but follow the instructions on the label, you will notice loose stools if you take too much.
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann noticed little results
Try a magnesium complex with 8 different magnesium sources.
Thanks!
This crosses the blood brain barrier?
Yes it does!
Yes it does via GLUT
i take Magnesium Taurate for heart murmur if I start taking Magnesium Threonate will overdose on magnesium?
please check the label of your Magnesium Taurate and see how much the daily recommended value (DV%) you are already taking. If unsure, please check with your cardiologist or GP
I bought this magnesium but it gave me diarrhea. So I bought choline citrate and have yet try it again lol
Suggestions why my body reacted to this magnesium?
Try taking it with meals and/or decrease the dose
Great Vid, I'll buy some. ATM I take Pyridox Vit B6 is AMAZING stuff. ( small white tabs 25mg ea) I take 4 tabs a day and I have NRG all day long, keeps me calm and VERY switched on. Plus, when you pee it's NOT yellow, it's clear as and I start my day with 1 ltr of Filtered water with 1/5th (teaspoon of Sea salt. My son ( 24yo) used to be very short tempered but NOT after taking Pyridox Vit B6.👌
The magic pill is Desoxyn, good luck trying to get a prescription though.
I've known about magnesium for years and I'm still deficient! Hemp seed!
hope to find some of this magnesium
You will!
Amazon has it.
Would sublingual administration make for more effective absorption?
From my understanding, magnesium is mainly absorbed in the small intestine. Thats why I dont know if sublingual administration - and if yes, to which extent- works. I haven't seen any data on it either.
How does thus compare to trans-dermal magnesium? ...after I stopped trying to drink magnesium in hot water I found a spray to work like magic .,,
From what I know and read in studies, transdermal magnesium absorption only occurs in negligible amounts. The skin's natural barrier properties make it challenging for magnesium to be absorbed in significant quantities. I prefer oral supplementation
@@Dr.MichaelHoffmann maybe I'm the exception ..,when I switched to trans-dermal I definitely absorbed the magnesium ..you know it's pretty easy to know when you have had enough ..,