Avoid This Magnesium Supplement Mistake - It's Killing Your Brain

You are making a mistake with your magnesium supplement just like millions of people but you just don't realize it. Stop making the same mistake as it is killing your brain slowly.
Magnesium is good for sleep but magnesium supplements can also wreck your sleep quality. And regular poor sleep quality can lead to gradual loss of cognitive function in your brain. Don't risk neurodegenerative disease in later life.
Fix this mistake now. The good news is the mistake is easy to fix. Just as this magnesium supplement mistake is easy to make, so is it easy to fix. So if you are using this magnesium supplement for sleep enhancement, then avoid this mistake and do what I suggest in this video. Watch video to find out when is the best time to take your magnesium to get good quality sleep. The quality of your sleep is important not just quantity only.
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[@cymeriandesigns]

If I've learned anything from KZbin, it's that whatever I'm doing, I'm doing it wrong.

[@drjoetvMD]

You are funny

[@drjoetvMD]

But I totally get your point

[@cymeriandesigns]

@@drjoetvMD Thanks. And thank you for the video, I'm going to change the time I take my magnesium.

[@patriciaedwards8177]

Dwl..😂😂

[@Ndfourlife]

Very true You always seem to have conflicting opinions from so called experts. 🤔

[@mybiggestdreamsfulfilled1028]

The type of magnesium also matters. Magnesium glycinate is the one recommended for sleep and calmness.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@ArockslilHyms]

Glycinate 1 morning😮

[@drjoetvMD]

@@ArockslilHyms You need to take 400mg of Elemental Magnesium daily. It could be Glycinate or Taurate as taurine has calming influence on the central nervous system too

[@ArockslilHyms]

@@mybiggestdreamsfulfilled1028 for sure thank you I heard it from another gentleman too that taking magnesium in the morning was the right thing to do and I started to and I sleep like a baby

[@brownpsy496]

Yes and this was not mentioned.

[@Brandon-305]

I eat a spoonful of pumpkin seeds. Within 20 minutes I'm feeling like I've been tranquilized like a wild animal😂. It really puts me to sleep fast at night.🙏

[@drjoetvMD]

Okay. Thank you

[@TimeWaveOfficial]

This is the only valuable answer... pumpkin seeds contain the whole range of magnesium

[@1177margot]

They are also very diuretic 😂

[@onlythetruth883]

Does pumpkin seeds affect your vision?

[@dollyjoseph3640]

experience same effect .but fact is no one believes 😓

[@johngoh767]

I am 87 years old and I take Magnesium Glycinate with a meal at dinner [7.00PM]. Though I am a light sleeper which the elderly faces, I do not agree that taking Magnesium in the morning is better and effective for sleep at night, because our bodies and absorption are not the same. As the saying, "One man's meat is another man's poison."

[@jitsiriphornnarit9075]

I hv been taking magnesium glicinate at night 1 hr before bed as the expert in the shop told me to do . Not sure if I hv done it right or wrong . Can anyone who really knows tell me

[@drjoetvMD]

How about you move your Mg timing as I suggested in the video and see what happens. Sleep is not just about hours accumulated but quality too. If your sleep quality is poor, it doesn't matter if you slept for 9 hours, that is NOT restorative sleep

[@cecilkimaro1486]

I thought there are 7 types of Mg, I was shocked to hear you mentioned we have only three.Can you clarify this?

[@rhill3453]

I agree wholeheartedly with U. I take Mg Glycinate with dinner as well which is usually between 7:00 - 8:30 PM the latest. I stay awake later than most as I retired early & can stay up as long as I like & usually fall asleep between 1:00-3:00 AM. I get a restful deep sleep & have lucid dreams.

[@rhill3453]

@@cecilkimaro1486I wasn’t shocked but did notice he left out a few reasons 4 taking Mg as well as the different forms e.g. Mg Citrate which has a laxative effect & that may interrupt one’s sleep if not taken at the proper time.

[@Jfwqs7212]

I wondered why my quality of sleep was affected when I took my magnesium at night, now I know why

[@drjoetvMD]

Correct

[@margueritedomville1813]

Good information

[@drjoetvMD]

@@margueritedomville1813 Thank you

[@SoTiredoftheToxicBS]

I take Mag. Ox. at night & sleep better but willing to chg and learn😊Thks!

[@drjoetvMD]

@@SoTiredoftheToxicBS You're welcome

[@susanisaacs7487]

Dr. Joe thanks for your valuable information. I'm a 65yr turning 66yrs type 2 diabetic. I take my Magnesim Citrate late afternoon. I sleep good and dont feel tired vatigue any more. Improving my constipation. All my Blessings from Cape Town South Africa ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@drjoetvMD]

Glad to hear that

[@rogermoosh]

@susanisaacs7487 hello Susanisaacs ! How much and which magnesium do you take? Am trying to get answers for my troubles. Thanks

[@bsherwood]

​@@rogermooshshe takes Citrate, good for regularity as well lol

[@rogermoosh]

@@bsherwood thanks alot

[@drjoetvMD]

@@rogermoosh Watch this video for the different magnesium to take and for what condition kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIrMZpqArraJbcU

[@dusanmal]

You were talking about Mg for sleep. We should underline that there are other, maybe even more crucial benefits from it. I encountered one of these when in early 50s I started to be exhausted/winded quickly and particularly dizzy when getting up from crouched position while working. My GP referred me to cardiologist and all tests were done, EKG, Echo Cardiogram, Stress Test,... all well. However, Cardiologist suggested something I never heard of before: try taking 500mg Mg (plain Mg mineral) in the morning. Indeed, cardio-symptoms went away quite quickly, within weeks. Back to normal capability, no dizziness on quick getting up and such. Minerals do many things in our bodies...

[@drjoetvMD]

Attention span on KZbin is very short unfortunately. A video like this has to have one focus. Deliver it and Close it, otherwise you lose the room metaphorically speaking. I have done other videos on Magnesium too. Some on the benefits but this one was specifically about the effect on Sleep, hence. Thank you for sharing your experience, by the way

[@deedeeisrael3565]

Oh wow, I just started taking magnesium at night for the past two nights. And, would you believe I’ve been fogging for the past two days. And, I couldn’t figure out why. Thank you so much for this information. I’m going to take mine now!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@bonapetite64]

What type of magnesium?...i take glycinate at night and i sleep sooo well all my muscle cramps is gone.

[@drjoetvMD]

@@bonapetite64 Glycinate or Taurate are fine

[@bassamal-kaaki3253]

I usually take magnesium at night for the past several years and it never caused brain fog, altered my sleep and actually my sleep quality is way better. However, I will take it as you said just to insure all goes well in the future.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for your contribution

[@jonathanberry1111]

How is it going?

[@bassamal-kaaki3253]

@@jonathanberry1111 Nothing changed that much. I still prefer taking it at night before bed. It is the best time for me. Our bodies are all different and don’t act in the same way. What may work for you may not work for me and vice versa. Try both ways and see for yourself what suits you best.

[@Sogladhelovesme]

I started a new brand a couple of months ago and I have been waking up feeling bad. Just today, I decided I would stop taking it and see if that was the culprit! Thanks!!!

[@drjoetvMD]

Now you know why

[@Sogladhelovesme]

@@drjoetvMD yes. And I’m waking up more refreshed. I now need to incorporate it into my daily routine to see how I feel. Thank you!

[@drjoetvMD]

@@Sogladhelovesme You're welcome

[@tracyagboke874]

Thanks for this video about Magnesium supplements Dr. Joe. I have been taking it at night, but I will start to take before Midday going forward. Thanks for always looking out for us.🙌

[@drjoetvMD]

Welcome

[@note2020]

Thank you Dr. Joe for bringing this important subject. The reason of taking magnesium during day or night is the accumulation of magnesium in the body. A high-saturated fat diet reduces magnesium absorption in the intestines. High sugar intake increases excretion of magnesium by the kidneys. Phosphates found in carbonated beverages such as dark-colored sodas bind magnesium, making it unusable by the body. All causes magnesium to stay in the body for anywhere between 12 to 48 hours which is the major difference in different people. The best is to start from very low dose, to continue for some time and then gradually increase. Another concern about magnesium is on how the body manage the time. High does of magnesium causes the time goes faster than it is.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for your contribution

[@Rosiem926]

I will try this! Thank you!!! No one has ever addressed this before if you have a sleep machine…thanks!

[@drjoetvMD]

You are welcome

[@BeefromSC]

Great tip! I have read several suggestions on taking Magnesium and I’ll say out of fifteen maybe two says take during the day, and I do remember their recommendations, although I was thinking it’s better to take at night too! But from now on, I’m switching to before noon and see if my sleep quality changes,can’t hurt anything, unless I get sleepy during the day 😴🤔

[@drjoetvMD]

You will be fine. It's not a sedative. It's a sleep enhancer

[@sridharthumiki7755]

With due respects to you. You have given accurate timing for taking Magnesium. Be blessed. Thanks❤

[@drjoetvMD]

You are so welcome

[@sridharthumiki7755]

@@drjoetvMD Thanks.

[@fayeadamson896]

I found this interesting! I’ve been taking the glycinate at night for some time and started noticing in the morning I felt brain foggy . I had actually thought it might be the magnesium. I’m changing to morning with it. Also I’ve had the most dreams! Thanks for the video!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@DillanRichardson.]

ohhh bless your heart - I have been preaching take your magnesium ! Yea I take mine early in the morning.

[@drjoetvMD]

Wonderful!

[@Golemofstone]

Have had brain for and poor sleep for a while, and have tried Magnesium Glycinate, was taking this about an hour before sleep and i have to say that for me personally this is spot on with my results, if anything my brain fog seemed either no better or even worse. Thanks for this i'll try taking before / around lunch time and update this comment after a week. Cheers👍

[@drjoetvMD]

Most welcome

[@harvelle1]

Starting today, Dr. Joe! Thank you!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@raystewart365]

Thanks Dr Joe, always good advice

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@emmapanford8139]

Thanks for always sharing good information with us,God richly bless you

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@justineifeagwu476]

Thank you for this info. You always give very valuable hints and advice. Remain Blessed

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@reynasalinas2215]

I'm 82 with heart, kidney, and many other problems. After hearing about Magnesium Threonate for the brain, I asked my kidney doctor about taking it. I take 1 1800mg capsule one hour before bed, and I love it. I'm relaxed and comfortable, sleeping 👍

[@drjoetvMD]

Okay. Thank you

[@annkdrama-queen1254]

Omg! I started taking that said magnesium that you have for the past two weeks and I have to agree that my sleep wasn’t the best. I stopped taking it two days ago and slept better. As usual great info Dr Joe, thank you!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome. Haven't heard from you for a while. Hope all is well with you

[@annkdrama-queen1254]

@@drjoetvMD I know, I’ve been going through a lot, my brother passed away last January and my daughter was unalive September last year as well. I’m trying to get through this difficult time. Losing a child is unimaginably painful but her memories gives me some comfort…please pray for me.

[@drjoetvMD]

@@annkdrama-queen1254 Please accept my condolences and my sympathies. You'll pull through...

[@annkdrama-queen1254]

@@drjoetvMD thank you!🙏🏽

[@white9th193]

Grateful I stumbled upon this video

[@drjoetvMD]

Glad to be of help

[@jencoale9519]

My husband takes magnesium for legg cramps it works really well😊, thank you for the sleep info😊

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@temiowolabi6136]

I have always taken my magnesium in the morning and I have good quality of sleep at night, but at first i felt drowsy the next day. My system is use to it and now feel better, 4:36 no longer feel drowsy during the day and good sleep at night. Am glad that I am taking it during the day.

[@drjoetvMD]

Nice

[@bouchraoudghiri9020]

Can u gave the name of magnesium are you taking to help sleep thank you so much

[@drjoetvMD]

@@bouchraoudghiri9020 Watch this video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWS7qHSZrs6bqpI

[@rosieparkes8494]

I like! Thank you Dr Joe.

[@drjoetvMD]

Most welcome

[@danielreyes7198]

Taking at night I have bad dreams and feel horrible the next day. Groggy, brain fog and drag. It’s awful!

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for sharing that

[@shelley-annb930]

Thank you, Dr. Joe. God bless you!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@missk5994]

Thanks Dr. Joe Another Great & INFORMATIVE Video 😊

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@georginaobeng1750]

Thanks Dr Joe you for this information God bless ❤

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@dan-yuhl]

Thanks Dr Joe. Timely information. I'm 70 and take magnesium glycinate. Been wondering about the poor quality of my sleep. Will definitely change the timing 👌

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@edithgoliatha3967]

Thank you, Dr., I will definitely start taking my magnesium earlier in the day.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@ensom]

i have found, and it has been suggested by many, that consuming food / snacks / supplements within 2-3 hours of going to bed, may affect sleep quality. in my experience with my sleep tracker, if i eat a meal within 2 hours or less of going to sleep, it will delay the onset of deep sleep for some time. and so i will end up getting less deep sleep, and less restorative sleep. this also shows in a higher resting HR while asleep, and a lower HRV. this is irrespective of what is consumed being magnesium or not. so it would make sense that it's probably not a great idea to take a lot of supplements right before bed imo.. i find magnesium malate to work best for my purposes, but it tends to be very energizing rather than sleep promoting. i take it with my meals earlier in the day and with dinner, but my last dose of magnesium is usually over 8 hours apart from when i go to sleep.

[@drjoetvMD]

Excellent

[@beautifulangel5627]

You are a rock star. Thank you, doctor.

[@drjoetvMD]

Most welcome

[@dj7973]

I do the same, thanks. I figured it gives your body time to process it and get the results. Don’t want to make your digestive system to work hard at night.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@dj7973]

You’re welcome

[@DutchmanAmsterdam]

Makes sense.

[@mosunolaribigbe3446]

Thank you doc!, you are always helpful

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@Laura-rx9mp]

oooooh will do!! thank you. I took it at night to alleviate leg cramps!!! but sleep quality I need. Cheers

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@elainescott2695]

Thank you I'll try that starting tomorrow

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@rayhanes1347]

You're the only guy that says this. I usually take mine after a meal around 5 pm and sleep well.

[@drjoetvMD]

Okay. Thank you

[@llzbutton5608]

Same as me I'm 80 with many health issues couldn't sleep 1 yr ago I started taking it at 5 pm after dinner and sleep like a baby. No brain fog. Every ones system and health problems are different, no two people have the same type of either genetic or medical make up so just experiment it won't kill you to try it for a short time either way. It's better than the drugs doctors now days prescribe with less side effects.

[@dalydegagne1839]

I wll try taking it midday as per your suggestion. What you are saying makes sense.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@Quantum-ne7bc]

Agreed. I noticed this as well. It gives me energy and makes me restless when taken before bed. Can't fall asleep for hours

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@AmazingPhilippines1]

I make my own magnesium water using magnesium hydroxide powder and carbonated water. Very cheap and well absorbed. videos online. Watching from the PHILIPPINES.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@TereseJames3]

wow, KZbin fascinates me, almost makes me think they are in my brain because I had just wondered why I was feeling groggy and weird , started taking it at night a few days ago, now I know thanks to you!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@aguen5213]

Great information thank you Dr. J

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@asotiwa_adire]

I just started taking Magnesium glycinate each evening and My sleep pattern has been bad waking up and not able to get back to sleep. I will start taking it late afternoon and see how it goes Thank you

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@waneng6527]

Dr Joe: What form of magnesium do you suggest for sleep? Thank you! 🙏

[@drjoetvMD]

Magnesium Glycinate or Magnesium Taurate

[@joeyken7791]

Thanks for the golden advise Doc! Love and respect from Kenya 🇰🇪

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@danielploy9143]

Interesting video a thumb up and new subscriber. Been taking magnesium for years. If one tries to go to sleep around 11 pm or 12, what hour is considered mid day? I mostly always wake up 15 to 30 minutes after I fall asleep. I take a magnesium supplement that has 7 different forms of magnesium the dosage is 3 per day.

[@drjoetvMD]

I suggest you switch to a supplement that has just one Magnesium salt like Magnesium Glycinate or Magnesium Threonate for instance in it. Take it before or by 12 Noon

[@michaelfairbairn4283]

I've heard something similar about melatonin, except that it should be taken at sundown, which is when our bodies would produce it naturally.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@priscillawilson9703]

Great info, thanks for that.

[@drjoetvMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Robiejan1]

So thankful to find this, increased brain fog is exactly what is was experiencing after using glycinate for one year.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@robertjacobs7223]

Hi Doctor, greetings once again... I do take my magnesium caps in the am...works for me! TY for the heads up..Great to be ahead of the curve..& U facilitate this availability quite well..B Well ,B Safe..Regards to All!!🙏

[@drjoetvMD]

My pleasure

[@aureliusmaximus3]

Good info and concise. Thanks Doc ! 😀👍

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@zipporahwambui8804]

Good advise as always

[@drjoetvMD]

Thanks

[@CrappycrapCrappy]

Will try this, thanks! I started taking Magnesium Glycinate from Solaray, and I take one before I sleep. My sleep pattern is now messed up, I keep waking up every 2 to 3 hours.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@Chris_Faraday]

Yes everyone takes it t night, not always Ideal.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@joanb7180]

Thanks so much, very informative. I noticed my magnesium was making my legs cramp. I’m only getting it now in a multivitamin.

[@drjoetvMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michaeldiet]

Oh, i have been wondering too. Thank you and I will start right away. I am from Zimbabwe

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@elizabethdumas4147]

I’m going to try your suggestion starting today. I’ve been taking it at night and have been feeling tired in the morning. Thank you!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@medicinalpurposes4860]

Dr. Joe, which form of magnesium do you use/recommend? I wasn’t sure so I started using whole food plant magnesium 250mg, which instructs to take twice a day; ideally with food. TBH, I don’t know if I “feel better” taking this form per se. But it is kinda hard to get both doses in before noon. Thanks

[@tfoxen7518]

I am not a doctor or scientist, but I have read that 'whole food' is more of a marketing term. The manufacturer may start with a pulverized food base (10% I think by law) although have the same synthetically produced, standardized USP vitamins or minerals as the supplements not marketed as 'whole food'. Same with 'natural'.

[@drjoetvMD]

Magnesium glycinate or Magnesium Taurate

[@karine8738]

@@drjoetvMD Magnesium Malate ?

[@drjoetvMD]

@@karine8738 Watch this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jIrMZpqArraJbcU

[@karine8738]

@@drjoetvMD Thank you so so much Dr. Joe. I appreciated so much your content and that video was so interesting and it was what I was looking for. You did a good job of making this video on magnesium and explaining it well. Thank you for what you do for people, I am grateful. I have fibromyalgia, CFS' menopause and sometimes irritability accompanied by anxiety, so thank you.

[@7389]

Thank you doctor! I have been taking Mg at dinnertime to help with chronic insomnia and headaches, which isn't really helping. I am going to try your recommendation!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@jonblablabla1014]

Interesting... never heard that before! Will try this!

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@oiputthatback7361]

Yes and yes for me it does. Since I stopped taking magnesium at night my sleep is much better, camomile tea for me personally is where it’s at.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for sharing that

[@dixieman2864]

Thank you for an outstanding and very informative video.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@jerrymcg3199]

Priceless information, Dr Joe. I've been taking magnesium powder before bedtime, for the reasons you describe. But every morning I wake up tired, and yes with some brain fog. I'll be taking it in the morning from now on.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@dlee7]

Has the quality of your sleep improved?

[@saffanna725]

I believed that magnesium also brings down high blood pressure. Getting so fed up with being bombarded with "wellness advice" that turns out to be wrong. Why don't we, for our own safety, just avoid ALL supplements?

[@judymills2362]

Potassium must outweigh the sodium for bp.

[@privatenoone8911]

Life is learning - keep learning.

[@saffanna725]

@@judymills2362 Thank you - feel I'll ditch the magnesium. This video bothered me. I have a healthy diet.

[@yasminbarry7941]

I got to that point. So many contradictory opinions.

[@saffanna725]

@@yasminbarry7941 The body has millions of years of wisdom. If we have a good diet then loading the body with supplements - do we really know how they interfere with the body's balance - is just costing money and maybe our overall health. Many people take these supplements without knowing what the levels are currently in their own body. If I'm not actually deficient in magnesium why am I taking it? I'm just getting to the point where I feel I'm feeding "Big Suppla". $$$

[@gladyskulastevens6719]

Thank you. I have been taking magnisium at night andI have been having brain fog in the morning. I was wondering why.

[@drjoetvMD]

Most welcome

[@obi-wonson]

I’ve always taken magnesium in the morning. I take the glycinate type. I do it in the morning to avoid it interfering with my statin and blood pressure medication at night. I have no problems sleeping at night.

[@drjoetvMD]

Excellent

[@daviddavirgi6889]

Celtic sea salt has three types of magnesium in trace, balanced amounts...just a pinch on the tongue as you drink water is great for replenishing electrolytes. I sprinkle a pinch on watermelon, and cook with it.

[@drjoetvMD]

Okay. Thank you

[@MariadeJesus-dt4ql]

Depends of the kind of magnesium....with calm magnesium ( citrate] most people who takes it at night ges to the REM sleep...and sleeps through the night.

[@drjoetvMD]

If you have a sleep monitoring device and it tells you your Deep Sleep is good, then fine, carry on. Good sleep is not only about hours slept but the quality too especially Stage 4 Sleep. If it isn't great, it then doesn't matter whether you slept for 9 hours, that's not restorative sleep

[@wolfster2287]

Even though you’re telling us to take it before midday, you’re not explaining why. Unless I missed it. I usually take it at around that time but I would be curious why it is better to take it before midday.

[@drjoetvMD]

Essentially my observation is that taking it at night interferes with Deep Sleep as evidenced by Sleep monitor devices. That's as good as my observation gets. As to exactly why it does that isn't very clear but I suspect at the initial stage the mode is excitatory at first before becoming more relaxed later on

[@teflo2]

I take magnesium at night and sleep like a rock. I need more than magnesium, but taking it helps my sleep quality. Like you said, it's the results that matter.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@nextwavel9817]

100% right. I took Mag Taurate before sleep, my sleep was worse. Then I changed to take it before or at lunch, the quality of my sleep improved so much.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@barnabykent6698]

Thank you for this excellent video Dr! Just discovered and subscribed to your channel. I'm currently reviewing my evening intake of magnesium. Taken in the evening I've found that it doesn't help promote sleep so this is very interesting. My magnesium supplement contains, amongst others, 280mg of magnesium tauriate. I also separately take taurine and find that, unless I take the taurine in the morning, I cannot sleep at night. Taurine, for me, significantly negatively impacts sleep. So, my current line of investigation is to start taking the magnesium in the morning. After watching this, however, I'll need to change forms of magnesium to accurately assess whether it is the (Mg) taurate or the time. Brilliant info, thank you!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@benleon3405]

Let me add that I started to take magnesium glycinate at night for sleep when I decided to stop drinking alcohol..it did help with my sleep and I just continued to do it now well after not drinking now for several months..and was confused about brain fog I had in the morning..I will take your advice now..thanks

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@lucykristensen7145]

Thank you so much. Vital information 🙏🏾❤️

[@drjoetvMD]

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[@FlowerChild78]

Thanks doc. I never learned when it's best to take it but definitely have experienced brain fog at 2-3am and then grogginess when it's time to wake up for the day.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@unhappytoyman8767]

I can confirm that I don't sleep well with Mg intake at night. I think that was the issue, so I can try taking it earlier in the day to see if it makes a difference. However, I tend to sleep well at night, but I often wake up groggy even after 8 hours of sleep. So yeah, I'll try your suggestion.

[@drjoetvMD]

Good idea

[@TrishTruitt]

That makes some sense, since minerals should usually be taken with food and taking it at lunch would be better than late at night on an empty stomach.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@ptarlow7708]

I will certainly try that idea since I haven’t been sleeping well after taking magnesium at night.

[@drjoetvMD]

Please do

[@petulamuller8913]

Thanks a lot, good info, will try it out❤❤❤

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@kaseycornflakes1234]

We need testimony from people who have tried the earlier time and found that it actually worked. Where are you? Come forward.

[@drjoetvMD]

It's not hard to do. Try it for yourself

[@vladimirputinski9931]

Thank you sir, i was taking magnesium also at night and was experiencing brain fogg Now i know why! Thnx alot Keep safe

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@williamgood8210]

Just got some Mag Glycinate, will try it at noon or early afternoon, I go to sleep after 11pm due to work schedule. I was taking a Mag Complex at night right before sleep and did notice some brain fog the next day(s). I hope your suggestion works. God bless

[@drjoetvMD]

No worries

[@TangoKiloAlpha54]

Thank you for sharing. I was taking magnesium glycinate before bed and i kept waking up with insane pounding headaches. I didn't make the connection at first. Then i switch to taking it with food during the day snd those headaches went away!

[@drjoetvMD]

Awesome. Glad to hear that

[@birage9885]

I use the magnesium threonate, and they recommend it to be taken before bed. I don't mind trying your suggestion, but I also don't want to be too foggy, relaxed, etc. during the day. Also, if removing Mg before bed causes me to not fall asleep and give me insomnia, I will go back to using it at bedtime.

[@drjoetvMD]

You try it. You won't be foggy during the day. The brain fog comes from the effect on your Deep Sleep when taken at night. Poor deep sleep equates to poor sleep quality even if you get enough hours. Good sleep is about quality and quantity. Not quantity only

[@alanrader3016]

Thank you for your advice and effort to make this video.

[@drjoetvMD]

You are very welcome

[@billymills6646]

My wife and are senior citizens and we take mag at night for leg cramps and it helps with that. What would you reccomend instead?

[@drjoetvMD]

If it's working for you, then of course continue

[@EvelynAsiedu-zx7el]

Thank you Dr Jo for this fantastic information

[@drjoetvMD]

You are welcome

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

It all depends on the magnesium and how much you need . If you are defient You have to up it .i am up to 600 mostly glycinate . Its now working . I take it all through the day . Took a week of high dosages . Be aware you will detox and you need some calcium .vitime d , boron snd other trace minerals to work . There more to suppliments then just taking them . Also b 6 as P -5-p is important .it works all together with all b vitimins and protein . Thankyou for the vidio .

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you for your contribution

[@mandlas.4305]

I just watched this video after taking my magnesium glycinate at 8:45pm. 😢

[@drjoetvMD]

It's okay. There's always tomorrow

[@karenbcz22]

Wow! Thanks, Dr. Joe. I was taking Mag Glycinate at bedtime. Now I know why it didn't work. THANKS!

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@musicmanvibe]

Thank a lot for this information,from Mauritius

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@michaelconnolly7681]

Thank you very much. I will try this tonight and I've subscribed to your channel.

[@drjoetvMD]

You're welcome

[@hammersaw3135]

I think the mode of action is that at night digestion is slower, so when you wake up the magnesium is still being pumped into your bloodstream. So you wake up still sedated and muscle relaxed, but you need to be alert and have things to do. I tried them in the morning I like the magnesium L threonate better in the morning. Glycinate at night, but you have convinced me to take them after dinner instead of right before laying down.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you

[@hammersaw3135]

@@drjoetvMD Update: you were right Doc! I took the magnesium after dinner, I slept BETTER than taking it right before sleep, AND with very little morning "fogginess" after my morning stretches and smiles.

[@drjoetvMD]

@@hammersaw3135 Thank you for corroborating

[@Valoric]

Ran the same experiment on myself. Magnesium glycinate was just better for me in the morning or midday. Apple Watch proved it conclusively. Feel better, too.

[@drjoetvMD]

Awesome. Thank you for the feedback

[@lorrimang]

A related issue is taking vitamin tablets late in the day or at night. Especially vitamin B's cause restless sleep or even sudden wake-ups. Possibly vitamin D and C may also be implicated.

[@drjoetvMD]

Vitamin D will do that too

[@OliveSunshine15]

Dr. Joe, do you mean that Vitamin D3 and B1 at night causes restless sleep? Thanks!

[@drjoetvMD]

@@OliveSunshine15 No, vitamin D, I was referring to only

[@Planetholmes]

I'm 79 and I have found earlier in the day works better for me. Everyone is different.

[@drjoetvMD]

Thank you