Neuroscientist and host of the Huberman Lab podcast has continuously shaped conversations on pivotal health and performance topics. This includes topics ranging from creatine’s impact on mood and motivation to laying out alternative options to running for those who are traveling or simply looking to change up their routine.
Now, Huberman is diving into a look at what could lie ahead in the world of beneficial supplements. Specifically, the popular neuroscientist and podcast host is putting the spotlight on what he believes will be the next major supplement breakthrough—one that can help with migraines, protect against hearing loss and improve sleep.
What Supplement Andrew Huberman Believes Could Be a Breakthrough
Huberman took to social media to highlight the tremendous benefits that can come from taking Magnesium (Threonate or Bisglycinate). As he detailed, while the breakout surge in popularity surrounding creatine continues to pick up steam, Magnesium may very well be the next significant breakout supplement.
“Vitamin D3 supplementation: largely accepted nowadays,” Huberman wrote on X. “Creatine: starting to break through. Next: Magnesium (Threonate or Bisglycinate). Why? Well for starters, Mg can protect against hearing loss, solid data on reducing migraines & it can improve sleep. 30-60min before bed.”
He also highlighted a podcast episode featuring an MD, PhD/chair of a major medical school department, who outlined the benefits of Magnesium in more detail. There are also several different clips from episodes of the Huberman Lab podcast that evaluate Magnesium with various guests, which can be found here.
Andrew Huberman’s Additional Notes on Magnesium and Supplements
One important topic that Huberman often notes and should be highlighted with every supplement conversation is that they’ll be most beneficial when your behaviors are right. This means getting the correct amount of sleep and taking the best approaches to start your day (getting sunlight within 30 minutes of waking up, for example), among other things.
Huberman discusses this in virtually every episode of his podcast, and also mentioned it on the Magensium thread he posted on X. He also commonly references the fact that supplements in general are not a replacement, but are instead something to add on top of your everyday routine. This is especially true for the topic of creatine, for example, which can have positive cognitive impacts, but these benefits are unlikely to be as significant if you’re lacking sleep.
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