Not All Magnesium Is Created Equal
Walk into any health food store and you will find a dozen different magnesium supplements — oxide, citrate, glycinate, malate, threonate. Then there is topical magnesium oil. With so many options, how do you know which one actually works best for your body?
The Problem with Oral Magnesium
Most oral magnesium supplements face two challenges: absorption rate and digestive tolerance. Magnesium oxide — the cheapest and most common form — is only about 4 percent absorbed. Magnesium citrate is better absorbed but is a well-known laxative at higher doses. Any form taken orally must survive stomach acid, compete with other minerals for absorption in the gut, and pass through the digestive system — a process that introduces significant variability person to person.
How Topical Magnesium Oil Works
Magnesium oil is magnesium chloride dissolved in water. When applied to the skin, it absorbs through hair follicles and sweat glands directly into the bloodstream — completely bypassing the digestive system. This makes it ideal for people with sensitive digestion, IBS, or anyone who has experienced the laxative effect of oral magnesium.
Which Is Better?
For most people, topical magnesium oil is the most practical and effective daily option — especially for muscle relaxation, sleep, and anxiety. Oral magnesium glycinate or threonate may be preferred for specific cognitive or systemic goals. Many people use both together.
Our Formula
Our Pure Magnesium Oil is made with just two ingredients: Dew Water and Magnesium Chloride. No fillers, no additives. Available in 20 varieties with optional essential oil blends for added therapeutic benefit. Shop at OrmusMinerals.com.
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