Benefits of Magnesium L-Threonate
Improves sleep and reduces anxiety
A recent study(1) on humans has shown improvements in the cognitive function of human brains when supplemented with magnesium l-threonate, resulting in better sleep quality and reduction of anxiety.
Better brain function
Magnesium l-threonate has been shown to improve brain function through its effect on brain synapses.(1)
A synapse is a small gap at the end of a neuron that allows a signal to pass from one neuron to the next. As brains age, the density of these synapses decreases however research has shown that magnesium l-threonate increases synapse density and improves brain function.
Reverses brain aging
Magnesium l-threonate rapidly crosses the blood-brain barrier resulting in regeneration of brain tissues.(1-4)
Memory Improvement
Better brain function means improved memory. Supplementation with magnesium l-threonate has been shown to improve recall and slow age-related memory decline.(5)
Side effects
Magnesium promotes relaxation which may result in loose stools when ingesting large amounts.
References
- Liu G, Weinger JG, Lu ZL, et al. Efficacy and Safety of MMFS-01, a Synapse Density Enhancer, for Treating Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial. J Alzheimers Dis. 2016;49(4):971-90.
- Slutsky I, Abumaria N, Wu LJ, et al. Enhancement of learning and memory by elevating brain magnesium. Neuron. 2010;65(2):165-77.
- Abumaria N, Yin B, Zhang L, et al. Effects of elevation of brain magnesium on fear conditioning, fear extinction, and synaptic plasticity in the infralimbic prefrontal cortex and lateral amygdala. J Neurosci. 2011;31(42):14871-81.
- Li W, Yu J, Liu Y, et al. Elevation of brain magnesium prevents synaptic loss and reverses cognitive deficits in Alzheimer’s disease mouse model. Mol Brain. 2014;7:65.
- Billard, J. M. (2006). Ageing, hippocampal synaptic activity and magnesium. Magnesium Research, 19(3), 199–215. https://doi.org/10.1684/mrh.2006.0063
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