Nine Forms of Magnesium for Optimal Health You Probably Don't Know About with Dr. Gregory Kelly of Qualia - Episode 261

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!Important Links:I will always support Qualia because of their quality, science and research.  Try their new magnesium and other brilliant formulations at a discount using my code sandyk - https://www.qualialife.com/.Join my Substack, where you'll get a glimpse of my upcoming book:https://sandykruse.substack.com/Gregory Kelly is VP of Product Development at Qualia Life, naturopathic physician (N.D.), and author of the book Shape Shift. He was the editor of the journal Alternative Medicine Review and has been an instructor at the University of Bridgeport in the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where he taught classes in Advanced Clinical Nutrition, Counseling Skills, and Doctor-Patient Relationships. Dr. Kelly has published hundreds of articles on natural medicine and nutrition, contributed three chapters to the Textbook of Natural Medicine, and has more than 30 journal articles indexed on Pubmed. His areas of expertise include nootropics, anti-aging and regenerative medicine, weight management, sleep and the chronobiology of performance and health.Magnesium powers hundreds of essential body functions, yet roughly half of Americans don't get enough of this critical mineral for optimal cellular health, energy production, and brain function.• Magnesium serves as a cofactor in over 600 enzymatic reactions and activates 200 more processes throughout the body• Modern food production, soil depletion, and filtered water have drastically reduced our magnesium intake compared to our ancestors• Different forms of magnesium target different tissues – magnesium glycinate benefits the brain while magnesium citrate helps both brain and muscles• Common symptoms of deficiency include muscle cramps, anxiety, irritability, brain fog, fatigue, and sleep disturbances• Blood tests are poor indicators of magnesium status as 99% of the body's magnesium is stored in bones and soft tissues• A "portfolio approach" using multiple forms of magnesium ensures comprehensive support for all body systems• Magnesium works synergistically with trace minerals and boron for optimal absorption and retention• Medications like diuretics, acid blockers, and birth control pills can deplete magnesium levels• Quality control matters when selecting magnesium supplements to ensure purity and potencyUse code SANDYK at qualialife.com for 15% off Qualia Magnesium Plus, featuring nine forms of magnesium designed for optimal absorption and retention.Support the showI'm Sandy Kruse, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, credentialed & long-standing host of Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen, and a solo, independent podcaster who has been doing this passion-over-profit for 6+ years. Mostly me now in 2026, chasing the truth about health and wellness. If this episode gave you something, the most powerful way to support shows like mine is free: hit subscribe and leave a quick review with a few kind words wherever you're listening. Those little reviews are how independent voices actually get found - they help this show reach the next person who needs to hear it. Thank you for being here. Oh, and please share this with a friend.Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgLinkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca