{"product_id":"naka-pro-mg12-magnesium-l-threonate-144mg-90-capsules","title":"Naka Pro Magnesium L-Threonate 667mg from Magtein Magnesium Threonate, 120 Vegetable Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNaka Pro Magnesium L-Threonate Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaka Pro Magnesium L-Threonate\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 667 mg of Magtein® Magnesium L-Threonate per capsule (48 mg elemental magnesium), the only magnesium form specifically researched for its ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and raise brain magnesium levels. Standard magnesium forms support muscles and digestion; Magtein® is the form chosen when the goal is brain support, memory, focus, and cognitive aging. Vegetarian capsules. Gluten-free, GMO-free, non-irradiated. 120 or 240 capsules. Made in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e | Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagtein® per capsule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e667 mg Magnesium L-Threonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElemental magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 mg per capsule (144 mg per 3-capsule serving)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe only magnesium specifically researched to raise brain magnesium levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian, gluten-free, GMO-free, non-irradiated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho Naka Pro Magnesium L-Threonate Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting brain-focused magnesium support — memory, focus, cognitive clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople navigating cognitive aging who want a research-backed brain nutrient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents, professionals, and anyone with high cognitive demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople experiencing brain fog or mental fatigue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults who already take magnesium bisglycinate or citrate for sleep\/muscles and want to add brain magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople with a sensitive digestive system — Magnesium L-Threonate has no laxative effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you mainly want magnesium for muscle relaxation, sleep, or daily replenishment, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/vitacheck-magnesium-bisglycinate-200mg\"\u003eVitacheck Magnesium Bisglycinate\u003c\/a\u003e is more accessible price-wise and better suited to those goals. If you specifically want a powder format that combines multiple forms of magnesium for both body and brain, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/xymogen-optimag-neuro-powder\"\u003eXymogen OptiMag Threonate\u003c\/a\u003e is the practitioner-grade option. If you have kidney disease, talk to your healthcare practitioner before using any magnesium supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost magnesium supplements (citrate, bisglycinate, oxide) raise blood magnesium but don't meaningfully cross into your brain. Magnesium L-threonate is the form developed specifically to get into the brain, where it supports memory, focus, and cognitive aging. Naka Pro uses the patented Magtein® form — the version that's actually been studied. 144 mg of elemental magnesium across three capsules, which sounds low, but the whole point is brain delivery, not total dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Naka Pro Magnesium L-Threonate Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNaka Pro L-Threonate vs Xymogen OptiMag Threonate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNaka Pro L-Threonate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-form Magtein® in vegetarian capsules. Focus on brain magnesium delivery. More accessible price point. 144 mg elemental magnesium per 3-capsule serving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXymogen OptiMag Threonate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practitioner-grade powder combining Magtein® L-Threonate with magnesium glycinate and malate. Broader magnesium support (brain + body) in one product. Premium-priced. Powder format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eL-Threonate vs Magnesium Bisglycinate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Threonate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Specifically targets brain magnesium. Cognitive support focus. Higher per-mg cost reflects the specialized delivery technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Bisglycinate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Targets body magnesium — muscles, sleep, stress, daily replenishment. Lower cost per mg. A different magnesium for different goals. Many people use both: bisglycinate for the body, L-threonate for the brain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eL-Threonate vs Magnesium Citrate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL-Threonate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brain-targeted. No laxative effect. Specialized cognitive support.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Citrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e General magnesium replenishment. Has a mild laxative effect at higher doses (which is helpful for constipation but problematic if you don't want it). Lower cost. A fit if you want general magnesium with bowel-support benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Is Magnesium L-Threonate (Magtein®)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium L-Threonate was developed by MIT-trained researchers in the late 2000s who set out to solve a specific problem: standard magnesium supplements raise blood magnesium effectively but don't meaningfully raise brain magnesium levels. The threonate carrier (derived from vitamin C metabolism) was specifically designed to cross the blood-brain barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat the research has shown:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrain magnesium delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animal studies and early human studies show Magtein® raises cerebrospinal fluid magnesium where other magnesium forms don't.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCognitive support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Published research suggests benefits for memory, learning, and synaptic plasticity (the brain's ability to form new connections).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCognitive aging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some research suggests potential benefit for age-related cognitive decline, though the research is still developing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleep quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some users also notice sleep improvements, likely related to nervous system support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagtein® is patented — every product using genuine Magtein® L-Threonate uses the same standardized ingredient. The difference between brands is the carrier capsule, dose per serving, and price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 3 capsules daily — split as 2 in the morning and 1 in the evening, or all 3 in the evening, with or without food. Consistency over weeks matters more than time-of-day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost people notice early effects within 2-4 weeks of consistent use; full effects may take 6-8 weeks as brain magnesium levels build. Talk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you have kidney disease, take medications, or are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with my other magnesium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes. Many people take L-Threonate (for brain) alongside a different form like bisglycinate (for body, sleep, muscles). The 144 mg elemental magnesium from a 3-capsule L-Threonate serving plus 200 mg from a bisglycinate keeps you well within the safe daily upper limit for healthy adults.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy so little elemental magnesium per capsule?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Magtein® complex is large (667 mg per capsule) because the threonate carrier takes up most of the molecule — only about 48 mg is elemental magnesium. That's by design. The point of L-Threonate isn't the magnesium dose; it's the brain-targeted delivery. The 144 mg per 3-capsule serving matches the dose used in the published research.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I notice effects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSome people notice clearer focus or better sleep within 2-4 weeks. Cognitive effects typically build over 6-8 weeks as brain magnesium levels rise. Don't expect day-one effects — this is a longer-game supplement.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it make me drowsy or sedated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMost people don't feel sedated from L-Threonate the way they might from high-dose magnesium glycinate before bed. Some users find it improves sleep quality without grogginess. If you're sensitive to magnesium, start with 1-2 capsules before going to the full 3-capsule serving.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eDoes it cause diarrhea like magnesium citrate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eNo. L-Threonate has no laxative effect at recommended doses. The threonate carrier means most of the molecule is absorbed in the small intestine — it doesn't sit in the bowel pulling water in the way magnesium citrate or oxide do.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Magtein® and generic L-Threonate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMagtein® is the patented, research-backed branded ingredient — every batch is standardized and every study has been done on it. Generic L-Threonate from unbranded sources may use a similar form but typically without the same standardization or research backing. 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