Magnesium appears to have several benefits for brain health, particularly in the context of cognitive function, Alzheimer's disease, and overall brain health:

1. Cognitive Function and Memory:

   • Magnesium L-threonate, a specific form of magnesium, has been shown to enhance cognitive functions and memory. In a study involving healthy Chinese adults, subjects who took a magnesium L-threonate-based formula exhibited significant improvements in memory and cognition¹.
   • Magnesium therapy has also been investigated for its role in learning and memory, suggesting it can positively influence cognitive function in both healthy and damaged brains².

2. Alzheimer’s Disease:

   • Research indicates that magnesium deficiency in the brain may be associated with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Supplementation or restoration of magnesium levels might serve as a novel approach to treating AD³.

3. Neuroplasticity and Brain Health:

   • Magnesium plays a critical role in synaptic plasticity, neurotransmitter release, and overall neuronal health, all of which are crucial for maintaining cognitive function and brain health, especially as one ages⁴.

Given these findings, magnesium supplementation could be beneficial for brain health, particularly in improving cognitive functions and potentially aiding in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.

Footnotes

1. Chengxiang Zhang, "A Magtein®, Magnesium L-Threonate, -Based Formula Improves Brain Cognitive Functions in Healthy Chinese Adults," Nutrients, December 2022. PMC9786204. ↩

2. Michael R. Hoane, "The role of magnesium therapy in learning and memory," NCBI Bookshelf. NBK507270. ↩

3. Dao-Yun Lei, "Magnesium may be an effective therapy for Alzheimer’s disease," World J Psychiatry, September 2022. PMC9521536. ↩

4. Michael R. Hoane, "The role of magnesium therapy in learning and memory," NCBI Bookshelf. NBK507270. ↩