Best magnesium supplements, as recommended by experts

Packham says: “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.” You can buy it in packs of 90, 180 and 360, with the recommended dosage being two capsules once or twice daily.

“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 highlights.

Snap up a 30-day supply of magnesium sourced from natural ingredients, with this 60-capsule bottle. It’s Shand’s favourite and she says: “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 is able to absorb the capsules and utilise them in your body.”

Take two capsules daily (Shand recommends this should be before bed), with or without food.

As this supplement is made from algae found in pure sea water, Packham notes that “one capsule contains 100 per cent of your daily requirement of magnesium, plus it has added prebiotic to support the gut”. As well as magnesium sourced from seawater, the only other ingredients are organic baobab and its tapioca shell.

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

If you don’t want to take tablets, this blend could be a great option. “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. The blend is vegan-friendly, and it doesn’t contain any artificial flavours. Add a single scoop to hot or cold water ahead of settling down for bed.

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

This is another supplement powder option that Packham says “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 vegan and gluten-free and it’s been designed to help tackle fatigue.

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

With three forms of high-absorption magnesium, this powder from JSHealth is ideal for those who might struggle to swallow a daily supplement. Simply 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.

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.”

Packham says: “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.”

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.