{"id":629993,"date":"2026-10-14T04:10:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/629993\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T04:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T04:10:19","slug":"the-best-time-to-take-magnesium-this-fall-according-to-experts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/629993\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Time to Take Magnesium This Fall, According to Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Magnesium<\/a> levels may not be affected by the changing seasons in the same way that vitamin-D<\/a> stores are, but given the key role magnesium plays in energy production, muscle and bone health, hormone regulation, and nerve function, it\u2019s important to ensure you\u2019re at appropriate levels. \u201cSixty percent of adults don\u2019t meet the recommended daily intake for magnesium<\/a>, and deficiency or inadequacy is frequently more common in women than in men,\u201d points out April Morgan, head of nutrition at science-backed supplement brand Artah.<\/p>\n

\u201cI wouldn\u2019t necessarily describe magnesium as a specifically \u2018winter\u2019 supplement, because our requirement for magnesium doesn\u2019t suddenly increase when the temperature drops,\u201d she continues. \u201cWhat can change in winter, however, is our lifestyle and diet\u2014we may be less active outdoors; eating patterns can shift; and busy periods, stress, and disrupted routines can all affect how well we\u2019re looking after our nutritional needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Morgan says that experiencing fatigue, cramps, headaches, poor workout recovery, or relying on a diet that is light on magnesium-rich foods<\/a>\u2014like leafy greens, whole grains, or seeds and nuts\u2014could mean that you\u2019d benefit from a magnesium top-up. Certain groups with gastrointestinal conditions that affect absorption may also be at particular risk, such as people with type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n

But before you start gulping down a magnesium supplement at the first signs of tiredness, Morgan cautions that you should always consult with a health-care professional before prescribing yourself supplements. However, those who have confirmed that they could benefit from a boost should take around 300 mg. per day, according to guidance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI would start there and not increase unless you are working with a health-care practitioner,\u201d she emphasizes. \u201cOne of the most common signs that you\u2019re taking too much supplemental magnesium is actually gastrointestinal\u2014diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramping can occur with higher doses.\u201d Another important point: \u201cThe form of magnesium can matter,\u201d says Morgan. \u201cResearch suggests that some forms, including magnesium citrate, glycinate, malate chloride, lactate, and aspartate, are more readily absorbed than magnesium oxide.\u201d<\/p>\n

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