This time we take a closer look at the Energy Magnesiumsupplement from BrainMax, which offers a more bitter Magnesium Malate in a high quality, but not widely available form . It is known not only for its high availability and absorption, but also for its energizing effect.
As many of you know, magnesium is one of the most deficient minerals in the human body. Its supplementation is thus an absolute must not only for athletes. But is it worth investing in BrainMax Energy Magnesium and will it really provide you with the much desired benefits? That is what you will find out in this review.
Content of the review
As a person who gets a cramp now and then, I definitely don't underestimate magnesium supplementation. So when the opportunity came up to try magnesium in the form of magnesium malate, I didn't hesitate for a moment. Although this form of magnesium is generally among the best on the market, it is still available in the Czech Republic only in a very limited number of products.
Is magnesium really such an important mineral?
Much has been written about the importance of magnesium itself, and rightly so. It is a mineral that is involved in over a hundred different biochemical reactions in our bodies. Paradoxically, it has also long been considered one of the most deficient minerals. Since we don't find nearly as much of it in our regular diet as we need, supplementation is essential for the vast majority of us.
It's not just cramps that magnesium can help with. Its other positive effects include, for example, breaking downstress, fighting depression, improving brain function and lowering blood pressure. Depending on its form, it can improve the quality of our sleep or, on the contrary, have stimulating effects.
So whether it's cramps, headaches, depression, tingling limbs or insomnia, you shouldn't underestimate the symptoms of its deficiency. Magnesium is indispensablefor the optimal functioning of our bodies. If you want to learn even more about magnesium, I recommend our earlier article in which we covered this topic in much more detail.
A really good form of magnesium
Of course, there are many forms of magnesium. From the worst and most common oxide, hydroxide or carbonate magnesiumto the best magnesium citrate, malate, threonate and magnesium bisglycinate. BrainMax Energy Magnesium offers magnesium in the form of magnesium malatewhich is one of the best and most absorbable forms of magnesium on the market.
Magnesium malate is a compound of magnesium and malic acid with a high elemental magnesium content. It is thus a highly usable form of magnesium that supports the proper function of the nervous system, musclesand the liver, without causing laxative effects even at higher doses.
In addition, it also helps to reduce fatigue and, thanks to malic acidacid, which contributes to the production of cellular energy (ATP), it even has energising effects. This is why you should take it in the morning or morning, rather than before bedtime. BrainMax Energy Magnesium is thus, in terms of magnesium form, one of the highest quality products of this type available on the market.
Our tip: The above mentioned forms of magnesium can be divided, among other things, according to whether they have stimulating or calming effects. Magnesium malate and magnesium citrate should be taken mainly in the morning and mid-morning because of their energising effects. Bisglycinate, on the other hand, has a calming effect and should therefore be taken before bedtime.
Convenient dosage and the effectiveness you will feel
The manufacturer recommends taking one to two capsules per day. In one 100% vegetarian capsule containing 1000 mg of magnesium, you will find approximately 164 mg of elemental magnesium. With an absorption rate of somewhere between 70 and 80 %, this gives approximately 125 mg of elemental magnesium. Taking into account that the recommended daily allowance is generally somewhere between 300 and 400 mg of elemental magnesium, the amount in one capsule is more than excellent.
As for the effectiveness itself, I have to admit that I was very impressed with BrainMax Energy Magnesium. I take one capsule every morning and I honestly have nothing to complain about. The cramps I used to deal with once in a while are completely gone and morning fatigue is much less than usual. To what extent this is due to the placebo effect is of course a question. Even so, I am more than satisfied with the effectiveness of this supplement.
Our tip: You should not take minerals like magnesium and zinc with food. Food could block their absorption. To maximise absorption, always take magnesium on an empty stomach. We've covered more about taking magnesium and zinc in this article.
Affordability
A pack of BrainMax Energy Magnesium containing 200 capsules will set you back on the brand's official website. If you were to take one capsule per day, one dose would cost you approximately . I deliberately tried to find some other magnesium of similar quality on our market in the form of magnesium malateand frankly, none of the products I found offered such a high amount of magnesium at such a nice price.
I was even more surprised to find, when comparing prices, that they actually cost not even good-quality magnesium in forms other than malate. For example, similar quality products such as 100% Magnesium Chelate from Prom-IN or Magnesium Bisglycinate from Reflex Nutrition are a bit more expensive than BrainMax Energy Magnesium.
On the other hand, if you're looking for magnesium to help you fall asleep, the the name of the product will probably tell you that BrainMax Energy Magnesium is not the right product. In that case, I would recommend you to reach for one of the two products mentioned above. However, this still doesn't change the fact that BrainMax Energy Magnesium is really worth the price.
Final verdict
Here I will take the liberty of repeating the questions I asked right at the beginning of this review. Is BrainMax Energy Magnesium worth investing in and can it provide the desired benefits? For me, unequivocally yes. It is a truly quality product offering magnesium in one of its best forms. For a very pleasant price, you get a product with a high content of a perfectly absorbable form of magnesium, which will help you fight morning drowsiness, among other things.
You will find it very difficult to find better quality and cheaper magnesium malate on the Czech market. So if you are looking for magnesium in one of its best forms, I can definitely recommend this product.
Do not be alarmed by the price, which may seem a little high at first sight. Considering how long such a pack will last you and the quality of the product, investing in BrainMax Energy Magnesium is simply worth it.
And that's really it for now. I hope you enjoyed this review and hopefully we'll see you again for the next one. In the meantime, if you have any questions, definitely don't be afraid to ask in the comments.
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