People mainly take Magnesium Orotate for sleep, pain & inflammation, anxiety. Based on 13 first-hand reports and 1 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #354 of 1,974 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 85% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: The use of magnesium orotate is promising not only in treating MVP and compensating for hypomagnesemia, but also in preventing and treating cardiac arrhythmias, regulating blood pressure, and improving the function of the autonomic nervous system.
PubMed 26281202 ↗As stated by users — not a recommendation. Follow the label or your doctor.
How often each side effect came up across all reports.
Verbatim quotes, shortened only — each links to the original discussion.
“I for instance take orotate, super efficient for the electrolytes homeostasis and it makes me sleepy too, so 2 for 1.”
“the best effects I’ve ever experienced from a magnesium supplement have been from taking magnesium orotate”
“Mag orotate was used by Dr Hams Napier in Germany.”
“Magnesium Orotate”
“orotate is a strong option too”
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