Magnesium aspartate: what the studies show, and the products
8 of the human studies we graded used magnesium aspartate, and 2 showed an improvement. Its products are graded on the studies of every form of magnesium. This page is educational, not medical advice.
What it does, by goalMembersThe top 4 of 4 goals
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improved in studies 2 studies, both showed an improvement | 2 | 167 mg | |
| Too few studies 1 study, it found no effect | 1 | – | |
| Too few studies 1 study, no clear result | 1 | – | |
| No effect in studies 2 studies, 1 found none | 2 | – |
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Products – highest ranked firstMembersThe top 2 of 2
Dose and safetyThe dose that worked and the upper limit
The studies of magnesium aspartate taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 167 mg to 4 g a day.
The upper limit from supplements is 350 mg of magnesium a day, counted as the magnesium itself, not the weight of the compound; above it, members see a note and are told they can take less.
Biohacker panelMembersWhat our 10 biohackers say about magnesium aspartate
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Questions people askMembersAnswered from the figures on this page
What is magnesium aspartate good for?
Answer for members.
How much magnesium aspartate a day?
Answer for members.
Can I take magnesium aspartate with my meds?
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →