Magnesium supplements — South Africa

For sleep and nervous-system support: glycinate. For energy, cramping or daily maintenance: citrate. For brain and focus: L-threonate (Magtein). Skip oxide — it's cheap but poorly absorbed.

The standard adult daily requirement is around 310–420mg. Most clinical sleep/stress protocols use 200–400mg of elemental magnesium taken in the evening. Always read the label — "500mg of magnesium citrate" is not the same as "500mg of elemental magnesium".

Magnesium can interact with some antibiotics, bisphosphonates, and certain blood-pressure medications. If you're on chronic medication, WhatsApp our consultants — they'll check it against your stack before you order.

Yes — order online by midday, collect at our Centurion, Glen Village or Edenvale stores the same day. Free, no courier fee, and you can chat to a consultant when you pop in.