{"id":5313,"date":"2025-04-25T16:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T14:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/?p=5313"},"modified":"2025-02-20T14:29:03","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:29:03","slug":"magnesium-lactate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/magnesium-lactate\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnesium lactate, benefits, side effects, and commercial names"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <strong>magnesium lactate<\/strong> is a mineral salt that helps form bones and teeth. It acts on the central nervous system and improves the transmission of electrical signals in the body. It is good to take in tablets or powder, adding it to liquids to strengthen the cardiovascular system and rebalance muscle movement.<br \/>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What-is-magnesium-lactate-for\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> What is magnesium lactate for?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Side-effects\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Side effects<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Magnesium-lactate-or-magnesium-chloride\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Magnesium lactate or magnesium chloride?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Effects-of-magnesium-lactate-compared-to-chloride-or-carbonate\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Effects of magnesium lactate compared to chloride or carbonate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Commercial-name\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Commercial name<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Dihydrated-magnesium-lactate\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Dihydrated magnesium lactate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Differences-with-magnesium-aspartate\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Differences with magnesium aspartate<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What-benefits-and-properties-does-it-have\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> What benefits and properties does it have?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><aside class=\"adsini\"><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_inicio_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-inicio-articulo\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2508209597\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside>\n<h2><span id=\"What-is-magnesium-lactate-for\">What is magnesium lactate for?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is an essential mineral for human health. Including it in the diet through healthy foods like vegetables is great, but it can also be consumed through magnesium lactate supplements.<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99070 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/magnesium-lactate.jpg\" alt=\"What is magnesium lactate for\" width=\"720\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/magnesium-lactate.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/magnesium-lactate-336x205.jpg 336w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p>It has many functions in human life, and among them, it stands out in facilitating the sending and receiving of signals related to muscles. It is also effective in producing bone tissue as well as in protein synthesis.<\/p>\n<p>The properties and benefits of magnesium are recognized by doctors since when there is a magnesium deficiency, symptoms of muscle weakness and fatigue appear. We can say that <strong>magnesium lactate is used for<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Balancing the nervous system.<\/li>\n<li>Providing energy.<\/li>\n<li>Improving recovery after physical exercise or sport.<\/li>\n<li>Increasing calcium absorption and bone production.<\/li>\n<li>Good for teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Regulates the body\u2019s electrolytes.<\/li>\n<li>Facilitates more proteins being available in the body.<\/li>\n<li>As a laxative.<\/li>\n<li>To calm muscle spasms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Side-effects\">Side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99071 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/magnesium-lactate-structure.jpg\" alt=\"Chemical structure of magnesium lactate\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">Just like other <strong>assimilable forms of magnesium<\/strong>, lactate also produces side effects in sensitive individuals. Generally, the adverse reactions are related to the digestive system. Since it has laxative effects, it is quite common to have a greater predisposition to go to the bathroom to evacuate feces. In some cases, <strong>it may cause diarrhea<\/strong>, so if it\u2019s your first time taking it, keep this in mind if you plan to leave the house during the day.<\/p>\n<p>In general, <strong>side effects of magnesium lactate<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stomach acidity.<\/li>\n<li>Diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Abdominal bloating.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some people are more sensitive than others to taking magnesium. It is quite common, especially if taken on an empty stomach, to need to go to the bathroom urgently. In these cases, and to <strong>avoid side effects with magnesium lactate<\/strong>, it is advisable to swallow the tablets after eating some food or drink it as a liquid a while after eating fruit.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><aside class=\"ads2\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"1797353553\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Magnesium-lactate-or-magnesium-chloride\">Magnesium lactate or magnesium chloride?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the body, both have the same function, so in this aspect, you don\u2019t need to worry. It is true that some chemical forms of magnesium are more assimilable than others, but once it is metabolized, it has the same benefits and properties.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that some types of magnesium have stronger laxative effects, so people prone to liquid stools should avoid them.<\/p>\n<p>In this sense, taking <strong>magnesium lactate or magnesium chloride<\/strong> should be considered for their effects.<\/p><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><center><!-- ah_3_ads --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"7212672277\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/aside><\/center><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Effects-of-magnesium-lactate-compared-to-chloride-or-carbonate\">Effects of magnesium lactate compared to chloride or carbonate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99072 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/magnesium-lactate-carbonate-chloride.jpg\" alt=\"Differences between magnesium lactate, carbonate and chloride\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">It is ideal for eliminating magnesium deficiency, indigestion, and stomach acidity. The effects of magnesium lactate, besides those mentioned in the \u201cwhat it\u2019s for\u201d section, are beneficial because:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower laxative power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have stomach problems, perhaps the most suitable is magnesium carbonate. It has an alkaline pH ideal for acid reflux or a hiatal hernia. The opposite is magnesium chloride, which is not recommended in these cases.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Commercial-name\">Commercial name<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In reality, there is not just one, but many brands and commercial names for magnesium lactate. All of them contain the mineral Mg in its lactate form, meaning it is a <strong>magnesium salt of lactic acid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, you can buy magnesium lactate from Ana Mar\u00eda Lajusticia, Solgar, Douglas, Solary, or Aquilea. There are so many options that it\u2019s almost impossible to list each commercial name and brand. But the important thing is to check the composition. The label should indicate the chemical form it contains as well as the weight of the tablets or pills, whether it is 750 mg, 500 mg, etc.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Dihydrated-magnesium-lactate\">Dihydrated magnesium lactate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-99073 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/magnesium-lactate-dihydrate.jpg\" alt=\"Dihydrated magnesium lactate\" width=\"336\" height=\"280\" title=\"\">When you see this nomenclature, it means it contains two water molecules for each one of the mineral.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a term used in chemical compounds, usually salts, that in their minimal formula have 2 water molecules per molecule of the compound. At the end of the formula for magnesium, it will be indicated \u201c.2H2O.\u201d The complete formula would be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2H2O<\/li>\n<li>If it\u2019s trihydrated, it will be C6H10MGO6.3H2O, and if it\u2019s pentahydrated, it will be C6H10MGO6.5H2O<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Differences-with-magnesium-aspartate\">Differences with magnesium aspartate<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Aspartate is a type of chelated salt from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/l-aspartic-acid\/\">L-aspartic acid<\/a>. Depending on the chemical formula, if it is magnesium dihydrate (2 water molecules for each 1 of magnesium), magnesium salts are more assimilable than their carbonated or sulfated forms. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mismumi.com\/en\/magnesium-aspartate\/\">Magnesium aspartate<\/a> is a mineral salt but doesn\u2019t come from lactic acid. It doesn\u2019t contain lactose or dairy substitutes and is indicated for people with stomach problems or those who want to avoid the laxative effects caused by the carbonated form.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What-benefits-and-properties-does-it-have\">What benefits and properties does it have?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>It prevents chronic fatigue and tiredness<\/strong> due to stress or overtraining. It also speeds up muscle recovery and stabilizes the nervous system, including heart rate. Some people, when they have low magnesium levels, experience arrhythmia.<\/p>\n<p>On the skeletal system level, it improves calcium reabsorption, which is fantastic for keeping bones strong and elastic, but also for maintaining healthy teeth.<\/p>\n<p>On a cellular level, it encourages cell duplication. It is necessary for proper function in each role and during the process of cell replication.<\/p>\n<\/p><aside class=\"ads\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- ah_fin_articulo --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle ah-fin-articulo\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"4055871191\"><\/ins><script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); <\/script><\/aside><aside class=\"ads-relacionado\"><center><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><!-- mismumi_relacionado --><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-9582652217436894\" data-ad-slot=\"2966766890\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/center><\/aside><div class=\"clear\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The magnesium lactate is a mineral salt that helps form bones and teeth. 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