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The Magnesium Mistake Almost Everyone Is Making

Nick Howarth

Published on: 28/01/2026

Magnesium is one of the most critical minerals in human biology—and also one of the most misunderstood. The biggest mistake people make with magnesium is trusting a blood test. If your blood work shows “normal” magnesium levels, most doctors will tell you you’re fine. The problem is this: Only about 1% of all the magnesium in your body is found in the blood. The other 99% is stored deep inside cells, bone, and muscle.