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The Truth About Magnesium, Sleep & Brain Fog

May 21, 2026 • Derrick Hines

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In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines breaks down why magnesium may be one of the most important and overlooked nutrients for energy, recovery, sleep, brain function, and overall health.

He explains the growing problem of magnesium deficiency, why modern lifestyles increase magnesium depletion, and how low levels can contribute to fatigue, muscle cramps, anxiety, poor sleep, brain fog, and nervous system dysfunction.

Dr. Hines also breaks down the differences between common forms of magnesium including glycinate, malate, and threonate and how each one supports different systems in the body.

In This Episode
-- Why magnesium deficiency is so common
-- Common signs and symptoms of low magnesium
-- How stress and processed foods impact magnesium levels
-- The differences between magnesium glycinate, malate, and threonate
-- Which forms may support sleep, recovery, energy, and brain health

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