Is there more than one type of magnesium? Which one should you choose based on your needs and goals?

In the world of supplements, there are different brands that prioritize alleviating or meeting certain needs of the human body. Among the most widely used products is magnesium, which has several categories covering everything from digestive needs to muscle recovery.

According to the media outlet La Nueva España and content creator Claudia Vega, a pharmacist from the European country, a list of four types of magnesium is presented that can help people in their daily routines.

According to a video on social media and the testimony of pharmacist Claudia Vega, the best type of magnesium for a person to take is shown depending on their basic needs and specific goals.

Additionally, it clarifies which supplements should not be consumed, since some are only used with a prescription and can cause intestinal discomfort.

This type of supplement has very low quality components for sports purposes, as when consumed, the user will only be able to absorb between 4% and 10% of its contents.

Additionally, this product is focused on helping the gastrointestinal system. It is primarily prescribed by doctors as a type of laxative .

According to the media outlet, the product has medium-quality components, but, compared to the previous product, its absorption rate increases by up to 16%.

The main function of this supplement is to support the gastrointestinal system in digestion, as well as improve fatigue after exercise.

Claudia clarified that the supplement has similar functions to the previous one, but with characteristics that substantially change its use. The main thing is that the body can absorb up to 30%.

In addition, it is used to reduce fatigue and muscle tiredness during physical or sports activities.

It is the most widely used component and has a better chemical composition, with absorption of up to 60%.

According to Claudia Vega, this supplement is designed to be more tolerable for the gastrointestinal system, improve muscle recovery, reduce anxiety and stress , and optimize sleep quality.

If you'd like, I can prepare a comparison table of magnesium types, with their absorption percentage, primary use, and quality, to make it much easier to understand.

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