Foundational Amino Acids

Magnesium Threonate

Research / preclinical

Also known as: Magtein

Only magnesium that crosses blood-brain barrier — sleep, cognition, recovery.

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Mechanism

Magnesium for CNS. Only magnesium that crosses blood-brain barrier — sleep, cognition, recovery. For full mechanism, dosing protocol, and stacking guidance, ask the AI Advisor or open the compound in-app.

Peer-Reviewed Studies (2)

Magnesium-L-Threonate Enhances Memory in Aged Rats

Neuron · 2010

Improved synaptic plasticity and memory in aged animals.

PubMed PMID 20152114 →

Magnesium Threonate in Human Cognitive Decline

J Alzheimers Dis · 2016

Improved cognitive function in older adults with cognitive decline.

PubMed PMID 26519439 →

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ALCAR

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