The Menopause Midwife

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Missy Miculka

08 May 2026

53m 40s

What is the Best Magnesium to Take? (Advice for Super Survivors) | Wade Lightheart

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This week, I’m joined by Wade Lightheart, co-founder of Bioptimizers and a three-time natural bodybuilding champion, to dive deep into one of the most talked-about nutrients in modern health: magnesium. We explore how every listener is a "super survivor" and why this miracle mineral is responsible for over 600 biochemical reactions, including estrogen detoxification, thyroid hormone conversion, and cellular energy activation.

We break down the "Bucket Theory" of nutrition, and Wade explains the science behind full-spectrum magnesium and why taking just one form (like magnesium citrate) might lead to a "GI barrier" breakthrough rather than actual cellular absorption.

Whether you want magnesium to help you tune your hormone replacement therapy, optimize your nervous system, boost your sleep quality, or achieve radical levels of energy, tune in to this episode to learn how to fill your bucket and reclaim your vitality.

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Timestamps

00:00 Intro

03:21 Introducing Wade Lightheart

04:17 Wade's Bodybuilding Experience

07:48 The Magnesium Drain

11:11 Missy’s Experience with Magnesium

12:42 Why Some People Get Energized by Magnesium

15:55 Optimizing Sleep

19:04 The Power of Helping Others

23:36 Wade’s Burnout Story & The Bucket Theory of Nutrition

31:35 Using Magnesium to Increase Strength

32:36 Magnesium & Hormones

38:45 Is Magnesium the Anti-Stress Mineral?

42:53 Magnesium & Hormone Metabolism

45:07 How To Find Your Ideal Magnesium Dosage

48:37 Final Questions

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