Magnesium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate

Why You Need It

• Clean Energy & Focus: BHB crosses the blood-brain barrier to provide efficient fuel for your neurons, often resulting in 'mental clarity' and reduced brain fog.
• Metabolic Support: It helps shift your body into a state of fat-burning (ketosis), supporting healthy blood sugar levels and weight management.
• Muscle Function & Recovery: Magnesium is critical for muscle relaxation and contraction; MgBHB helps prevent cramps and supports post-workout recovery.
• Reduced Inflammation: Ketones are known to be a cleaner fuel source than glucose, producing fewer reactive oxygen species (free radicals) in the mitochondria.

Deep Dive

Magnesium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate is currently considered the 'gold standard' of ketone supplements. When you consume it, you are essentially taking an external fuel source that mimics the state of fasting or a strict ketogenic diet. This allows you to reap the benefits of ketosis (energy, focus, fat loss) without necessarily having to restrict your diet strictly. The magnesium component is vital because electrolyte balance is often lost during low-carb dieting. By pairing them, MgBHB supports hydration and electrolyte balance while fueling your cells.

Natural Food Sources

While you cannot eat a food that contains pre-formed Magnesium Beta-Hydroxybutyrate (that is only created in the liver or in a lab), you can eat foods that provide the components your body needs to make it, or that support the ketosis process naturally.

Supplementation

Dosage: A common clinical dosage ranges from 10g to 12g of total BHB salts per day, split into 2-3 doses. Usage: Best taken on an empty stomach or before a workout for energy. If you are new to ketone salts, start with a half dose to assess tolerance. Who Should Take It: Individuals looking to boost energy, those on a Ketogenic diet needing electrolyte support, or people seeking cognitive enhancement.