Magnesium and Vitamin B6: Your Go-To Duo

In a previous article, we showed that in Sweden 79% of mothers with young children experience frequent stress and sleep problems. This article explores how magnesium and vitamin B6 can act as support in your daily life.

Magnesium and B6 for Stress Relief

Magnesium and vitamin B6 are two nutrients that work in synergy to support the body’s ability to manage stress and promote recovery. Here are three reasons why this combination is so effective:

Magnesium calms the nervous system:
It helps regulate the function of the nervous system, which allows muscles to relax and in this way can improve sleep quality. According to recent studies, the combination of magnesium and B6 can provide faster relief from stress symptoms than magnesium alone in people with severe stress.

Vitamin B6 for energy and better sleep:
Vitamin B6 is a vital cofactor that supports the body's energy metabolism by helping convert food into fuel. It also helps produce neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, which are key for achieving a calm and balanced mood. By supporting serotonin production, B6 is also essential for the synthesis of melatonin, the body's sleep-regulating hormone. (European Neuropsychopharmacology 2015)

Magnesium and vitamin B6 boost each other's effects:
B6 helps improve the body’s absorption and use of magnesium, which enhances its overall effect. 

How to choose the right magnesium

When you choose a magnesium supplement, it's important to look at where it comes from, as all magnesium sources have different properties. Many popular supplements only use magnesium oxide because it takes up less space in a capsule than, for example, magnesium bisglycinate. However, a major difference lies in absorption. Of the same amount of magnesium oxide and magnesium bisglycinate, a larger portion of magnesium oxide passes through the body unabsorbed and is eliminated through feces.

At Lemira, we've chosen to combine two of the most effective sources:
Magnesium bisglycinate and marine magnesium (an oxide form from natural sources) in a unique blend. Together, they give you a mix of fast and slow absorption, which optimizes the effect throughout the day.

Magnesium bisglycinate provides a fast and effective morning boost, supporting your nervous system and helping you manage stress during the day. Marine magnesium provides a steady, long-term supply that helps maintain your body’s magnesium balance over time. It acts as a foundation to prevent magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium Supplements:

From Fastest to Slowest Absorption

• Magnesium bisglycinate
• Magnesium L-Threonate
• Magnesium Citrate
• Magnesium Malate
• Magnesium Chloride
• Magnesium Sulfate
• Magnesium Oxide

Optimal magnesium dose for daily stress support

Our nutritionists recommend a dose of 100 mg per day for your morning routine, as found in Motherhood Daily. The goal of this supplement is not to replace your entire daily need for magnesium, but to provide extra support to manage stress and mental challenges throughout the day. This dose is designed to work in synergy with the magnesium you get from food. A morning dose is more effective for this purpose, as it provides support during the most demanding hours.

Combined with vitamin B6 and plant extracts

Motherhood Daily combines 100 mg magnesium from premium sources with 5 mg of vitamin B6. To give mothers optimal support during stressful phases, we combine these powerful nutrients with selected plant extracts and probiotics.

Magnesium bisglycinate — excellent but bulky

To get the same amount of elemental magnesium as in many other supplements, you would need to take up to four capsules of magnesium bisglycinate alone. Our unique blend ensures you get the benefits of both sources in a single, simple dose. If you'd like to supplement with extra magnesium for relaxation in the evening, you can use a specific nighttime magnesium product.

Authorities like the Swedish National Food Agency have highlighted the importance of a varied diet to ensure adequate mineral and vitamin intake, and that a supplement can be a relevant complement during periods of increased need. With magnesium and B6, you can strengthen both your body and mind—based on current research and proven experience.