Best magnesium supplements, as recommended by experts and editors

“I often recommend Pure Encapsulations magnesium glycinate, it’s a highly bioavailable form of magnesium, which means the body is easily able to absorb it, it’s also typically very well tolerated,” Packham explains.

You can buy this supplement in packs of 90, 180 and 360, with the recommended dosage being two capsules once or twice daily. If you’re trying it for the first time, the one-month supply might be your best option; however, if you’re stocking up, opting for a three-month supply is a better investment.

“If you’re prone to anxiety, stress, or poor sleep, this is the one for you as the magnesium is combined with amino acid glycine to help calm and aid relaxation. Stress (and alcohol) also deplete magnesium, increasing our need for it, so a supplement can help,” Packham adds.

Nutritionists often recommend this brand because it can be relied on for quality. In fact, it’s my go-to brand. I have plenty of Pure Encapsulations supplements in my store cupboard. It might not look as beautiful as other supplement brands, with its fairly plain pharmacy aesthetic, but this isn’t important because you know you’re getting an expert-recommended and highly absorbable product that’s expert-approved.

“This is my number one magnesium supplement on the market because it’s food-grown, which means it’s more bioavailable and therefore the body recognises it more easily and can absorb the capsules and utilise them in your body,” says Shand.

This 30-day supply of magnesium is sourced from natural ingredients and is combined with a probiotic called Lactobacillus bulgaricus for improved digestion and absorption. There are 60 capsules in a bottle, and Shand recommends taking two capsules at the end of the day before bed.

This is one of my favourite supplement brands because it offers quality food-grown products that have always worked very well for me. The packaging is also more sustainable with glass bottles and cardboard boxes instead of plastic. I take omega 3 and multivitamins from Wild Nutrition, as well as magnesium.

Packham notes that when it comes to this recommendation, “one capsule contains 100 per cent of your daily requirement of magnesium, plus it has added prebiotic to support the gut”.

The magnesium in this product is made from algae found in pure sea water, and the only other ingredients are organic baobab and a tapioca shell. This means it’s derived totally from natural sources.

“The brand also uses biodegradable packaging, which is another tick for me, and the pouches are easy to travel with,” adds Packham.

This is another of my trusted brands. The marine magnesium is in my daily stack, and I love the fact that there are no fillers or additives, which can upset the gut lining.

“Another way to increase your magnesium intake and support your body (and hormones), particularly when it comes to helping you ease into a state of rest and relaxation in the evening, is to drink a cup of this,” recommends Shand.

This powdered magnesium blend is vegan-friendly, tastes like cacao and doesn’t contain any artificial flavours. The brand recommends adding a single scoop to hot or cold water ahead of settling down for bed.

“This potent adaptogenic formula contains magnesium, ashwagandha and reishi mushroom, which work together to provide the perfect calming and delicious-tasting magnesium-rich elixir,” says Shand.

This is one of my favourite sleep aids and makes for a great chocolately hot drink before bed. Sixways often adds functional mushrooms to many of its powdered supplements for an extra boost, so this blend with magnesium is extra soothing and great for brain health, too.

This is another supplement powder option that, according to Packham, “combines highly absorbable magnesium glycinate with B vitamins and amino acids like taurine and l-theanine to help relieve feelings of stress, improve mood and optimise energy”.

It’s a vegan and gluten-free blend designed to help tackle fatigue, which can sometimes be an issue for those following a plant-based diet or people experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

This magnesium supplement is available in raspberry, orange, and chamomile flavours, “making it palatable and easy to add into your afternoon routine.” Packham adds.

For those who find it challenging to swallow pills, a powder like this is a great option. Simply mix it with water and enjoy it with a meal. The flavours aren’t unpleasant and make taking supplements that little bit easier.

Packham explains that “this is a better option than JSHealth’s magnesium tablet as it contains fewer binding agents. Many supplement brands, not all, will add extra ingredients to their capsules and pills to preserve the contents, so a powder like this is a good alternative.”

With three forms of high-absorption magnesium, this powder from JSHealth is ideal for those who might struggle to swallow a daily supplement – just mix the raspberry lemonade flavour powder with water. It contains no artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours and is a good way to get your recommended daily dose of magnesium.

However, do bear in mind that if you already consume plenty of foods that are rich in this mineral, a serving of this powder might be too much on top of your daily intake.

I generally take this powder if I’m stressed and struggling to sleep. I’ll make a mocktail with it and drink it before bed.

“Inessa is a quality supplement brand and one I recommend in some of my individual client protocols. Magnesium bisglycinate can be easier for the body to absorb, and the capsules also contain a more bioavailable form of magnesium from marine sources,” says Packham.

These supplements are free from fillers and binders, delivering the nutrients inside in as pure a form as possible. They’re also vegan and gluten-free.

The first brand of magnesium I tried was Inessa’s, and it transformed my sleeping habits. It’s still one of my favourites and I always recommend the brand to friends and family.