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Why Your Magnesium Belongs In The Trash And What To Do About it

HEALTH ALERT: The Shocking Truth About Store-Bought Magnesium That Made Me Throw Away Every Supplement In My Cabinet

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By Sarah Collins

Health Correspondent

March 9th, 2025 at 9:17am EDT

For over 15 years, I’ve spent my career as a health journalist uncovering medical trends, talking to experts, and analyzing studies. 

 

I’ve also spent countless hours in the lab—working directly with research and running tests.

 

I’ve always trusted science, always believed that facts and data were the ultimate truth. 

 

But never, in all my years of research, did I think I'd be writing this: you need to throw away your magnesium supplements.


That might sound extreme, but the evidence I uncovered about magnesium—likely sitting in your medicine cabinet right now—was so unsettling that I felt I had no choice

 

My background in lab science has taught me to follow the data, and this data tells a disturbing story.


But let me step back for a moment and tell you why I even started down this path. 

 

I wasn’t expecting to be here today—warning you about something that many of us assume is harmless.


I'm a mom to two children. As a mother, I’ve always been hyper-aware of what my family consumes. The last thing I want is to expose them—or myself—to something toxic. 


Like millions of Americans, I thought I was doing the right thing by taking magnesium supplements for things like better sleep, muscle cramping, and stress. 

 

After all, these products are sold in every store, touted as a simple, effective solution to many health concerns. I thought I was helping my body like everyone else.


But one night, after taking my daughter to the doctor after she was complaining of headaches and fatigue, I felt an overwhelming sense of guilt. 


I had just given her a dose of magnesium the night before. She’d been taking it for weeks, just like I had. 

 

What if I was unknowingly giving her something dangerous? What if, despite all my research, I was failing to protect her?


That question haunted me, and it sent me straight back into detective mode. I couldn’t rest until I had answers. 

 

That’s when I started researching deeper into the magnesium supplements we all trust—and what I found was shocking.

What You Don’t Know About Magnesium Supplements

As someone who’s spent years examining lab reports and supply chains, I decided to dig deeper. Here's what most consumers don't know…

Nearly 90% of all magnesium supplements sold in the US come from industrial facilities in China, where quality standards differ significantly from the USA. 


When I traced the supply chain of major brands, I found something else: none of the magnesium is checked by the FDA when it comes into the country.

 

That includes all supplements, for that matter.


Think about that – in many cases Americans are ingesting products that could contain sky high levels of contaminants, plastics, salmonella, and heavy metals. And if they did, nobody would know.

 

Heavy metals are a hot topic as researchers are revealing that our food, water, and even toothpaste contain much more lead and arsenic than they should.

 

Ingesting high amounts of heavy metals can predictably cause brain fog, fatigue, and sleep disturbances.

 

But it gets even worse…

 

Research from 2023 shows that heavy metals can also increase the rate of aging in adults.*

The Numbers Don't Lie: Our Independent Lab Investigation

I couldn’t ignore what the independent lab tests revealed. After testing several magnesium supplements in third party labs, the results were nothing short of alarming. 

 

Some of the most popular brands on the market had arsenic and lead levels far above acceptable limits.

 

And you might not even know this is happening—because the dangerous metals accumulate in your body slowly over time. Symptoms like fatigue, headaches, or mental fog can sneak up on you, and you might mistakenly think that you just need a higher dose of magnesium.


In reality, your supplements could be making you sicker.

America's Hidden Magnesium Crisis

This revelation becomes even more critical when you consider the bigger picture.


According to research from Cleveland Clinic, Consumer Reports, and The University of Oregon, we're facing a widespread magnesium crisis.

Modern farming practices have mineral depleted our soil and food processing strips away minerals in our food.

 

The result? It’s estimated that 75% of all adults are magnesium deficient. According to Harvard, aging causes decreased absorption of magnesium so the problem worsens with age.

 

So here I was trying to solve for my daughter's health and I found that I was likely the one that needed to make adjustments.

 

I am 49, a busy mom, ingesting over the counter contaminated supplements from China, all while likely carrying a magnesium deficiency I was unaware of.

The signs are especially noticeable after age 35:

Persistent headaches

Muscle cramps

Increased stress sensitivity

Poor sleep quality

Declining energy levels

⚠️ ARE YOU AT RISK?

Common signs you may be taking contaminated magnesium:

Fatigue

Poor sleep and energy

Rapid aging and reduced skin quality

Poor sleep and energy

Wanting to increase the dose

The Turning Point: A Quest for a Safer, More Effective Magnesium

For years, I relied on my research and science to guide me. With contamination concerns mounting and millions of Americans trapped in this cycle, I knew there had to be a better solution.

 

My investigation led me to the middle east, to the most mineral-rich body of water on Earth. And, a company doing things dramatically differently.

 

While almost ALL supplement companies rely on magnesium manufactured in industrial China, this company has tapped into an ancient source of magnesium…straight from the Dead Sea.

 

But it's not just about the source. 

 

Their process reads like a 5 star chef's recipe: they extract the magnesium from the water, then pair it with glycine (an amino acid your body naturally recognizes) to create one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium - magnesium glycinate.

 

Then, they chelated the magnesium in the USA - which is fancy science talk for making it easier on the stomach and more absorbable. 

 

In fact, they are able to achieve over 30% higher absorption than their competitors’ magnesium glycinate.
 

Every batch undergoes two tests for purity and heavy metals, once as a raw magnesium powder, and again after the magnesium is encapsulated.

 

AND MULTIPLE THIRD PARTY LAB TESTS SHOW IT CAN CONTAIN UP TO 46X’S LESS HEAVY METALS THAN NORMAL MAGNESIUM

 

But does it work?

 

The transformation stories I've uncovered aren't anecdotal - they're backed by over 1 million bottles sold and thousands of reviews highlighting the dramatic difference pure magnesium can make.

Evette

“After a couple of weeks my sleeping improved, and I'm falling asleep and staying asleep, which was my main goal. I will be ordering again!”

Michael

"I love the product. It’s working for me and I’m very happy. This is my third week using the products. I recommend it to my friends and family."

Debbie

"I bought this because my sleep quality has been terrible. Since taking them... I'm sleeping better and have more energy...I'd rather take this than just magnesium. Thank you."

People who switched to, or started taking it for the first time, consistently report better sleep within days. 

 

They describe having more energy, fewer muscle cramps, improved blood pressure scores, and less stress.

 

[Read more verified user experiences here]

Your Next Step: My Final Recommendation

Many consumers don't realize that bargain supplements (typically under $20) achieve low prices by sourcing from overseas facilities that don't prioritize purification processes.

Here's the reality: Nearly all magnesium supplements fall into this category, especially the brands on the big online retailer we all know and love.

 

Budget brands often skip expensive tests and quality assurance to maintain attractive low price points.

Why Trust Me

As someone who has spent years in the lab, I’ve seen firsthand what happens when we don’t scrutinize the safety of supplements. 

 

I’ve witnessed the effects, and fleeting results caused by poor quality.

 

I know what it’s like to be misled by flashy packaging and empty promises. 

 

But now I also know what it feels like to find a product that truly works—one that has the potential to change your health for the better.

 

🔍 THE PURE MAGNESIUM CHECKLIST: Most supplements fail these essential safety standards:

Verified ingredient source (Only 2% of supplements openly disclose their source)

Batch-specific purity and heavy metal results

FDA registration and GMP certification

Bioavailability (Most share facilities with industrial chemicals)

Bioavailability data (Does the brand address absorption rates)

Money-back guarantee (AMZN brands hide behind "no returns" policies)

Here's the good news: the magnesium brand I found meets every requirement on this checklist.

 

Plus, you can verify everything yourself.

 

Their name is “Organics Ocean” and the product is called “Pure Magnesium Glycinate.”

Where To Find Dead Sea Magnesium?

*IMPORTANT SUPPLY UPDATE:

The Dead Sea remains one of Earth's most unique mineral sources, but accessing it grows more challenging each day. 

 

Regional complexities and surging demand have made maintaining a steady supply chain difficult.

 

While other companies opt for readily available industrial sources, Organics Ocean continues sourcing from the Dead Sea, and chelating the magnesium in the USA.

 

Given the current conflict, there's no guarantee how long this unique source will remain accessible.

 

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