The Controversy: Calcium vs. Magnesium

When it comes to calcium and magnesium, the controversy seems to be about supplementation.

  • What is the best form of each mineral?
  • When should you take these minerals?
  • Do they interfere with each other?

I’ve read more of the research on these topics than I care to admit. I won’t give you chapter and verse answers; I’ll just give you what the totality of the research says.

What’s the best form of each mineral? It really doesn’t matter. Calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide are the most criticized . . .

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