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Magnesium L-Threonate
Brain-penetrant magnesium. Cognitive research.
Cognitive researchSleep research
/ research index
The research base
Research Maturity
★★★☆☆
3/5 — Volume of studies
Evidence Strength
★★★☆☆
3/5 — Quality of evidence
Researched for cognitive research.
/ mechanism of action
How it works
Magnesium form that crosses the blood-brain barrier; studied for cognition and synaptic density.
/ research dosing
Common research protocols
Range
1.5-2 g/day (≈144mg elemental Mg)
Frequency
Evening, oral
Route
Oral
Cycle
Ongoing research use
Research notes
The threonate carrier enables CNS magnesium delivery. Often taken in the evening.
References
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. Doses listed are compiled from published research literature, FDA-approved drug labels, and well-documented research community practice. Not medical advice.
/ standalone use
As a solo compound
Standalone oral research compound.
/ side effects
What to know
Generally well-tolerated; see research notes.
/ timeline
Realistic expectations
Weeks to months
FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. Magnesium L-Threonate is intended for laboratory research and not for human consumption.