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04Essential mineral

Magnesium

Cofactor for hundreds of enzymatic reactions; involved in neuromuscular and sleep physiology.

Protocol status:Current · to confirmEvidence stage:EstablishedReview status:Review pendingSources:1 source verified
Primary module
Recovery & Foundational Support
Secondary modules
Brain Performance, Muscle, Protein & Physical Performance
Protocol status
Current · to confirm
Evidence stage
Established
Protocol version
Personal Protocol v2.1
Last reviewed
Pending scientific review
04.01Doses

Personal, research and authoritative doses are always shown separately. They must never be combined into a single value.

Jim's personal dose
300 mg

Jim's personal protocol dose. Not a general dosage recommendation.

Doses in linked research
Research review pending

Doses used in referenced studies are extracted per source and may differ from personal use.

Authoritative recommendation
Not applicable / review pending

Shown only when a relevant authoritative reference (e.g. NIH ODS) publishes one and it has been verified against this record.

Review note

Exact magnesium form and elemental amount pending confirmation.

04.02Why it is here

Role in the operating system

Cofactor for hundreds of enzymatic reactions; involved in neuromuscular and sleep physiology.

Intended outcome: Support total magnesium sufficiency alongside dietary intake.

Evidence remains bounded by the specific populations, formulations, doses and durations studied. Investigation is ongoing.

04.03Biological mechanism

Proposed mechanism

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.04Expected benefits

Expected benefits

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.05Safety and interactions

Safety, contraindications and interactions

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.06Biomarkers

Relevant biomarkers

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.07Decision history

Decision history

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.08Primary sources

Linked research

Authoritative sourceSource verified

NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Magnesium (fact sheet)

NIH ODS: Magnesium· NIH Office of Dietary Supplements· Verified 2026-07-15
Detailed extraction (authors, journal, year, population, dose, duration, results, limitations, funding, conflicts) is pending scientific review. Only the source identifier and title are currently confirmed. Open source.
04.085Pathway context

Magnesium within the wider pathway map. Measurement column stays honest — nothing is invented where scientific review is pending.

  • Magnesium
    300 mg
    Recovery & Foundational Support
    01
    System role · mechanism
    Cofactor for hundreds of enzymatic reactions; involved in neuromuscular and sleep physiology.
    02
    Intended outcome
    Support total magnesium sufficiency alongside dietary intake.
    03
    Module
    Recovery & Foundational Support · Module 05
    04
    Relevant measurement
    Relevant measurement mapping · research review pending
  • L-Theanine
    200 mg
    Brain Performance
    01
    System role · mechanism
    Modulation of alpha-wave activity and perceived stress.
    02
    Intended outcome
    Support calm focus, often paired with caffeine or high cognitive load.
    03
    Module
    Brain Performance · Module 01
    04
    Relevant measurement
    Relevant measurement mapping · research review pending
  • Omega-3
    Fish oil 4.8 g · EPA 1,728 mg + DHA 1,152 mg (2,880 mg EPA+DHA)
    Brain Performance
    01
    System role · mechanism
    Structural component of cell membranes; substrate for resolving mediators.
    02
    Intended outcome
    Support membrane composition and inflammation resolution.
    03
    Module
    Brain Performance · Module 01
    04
    Relevant measurement
    Relevant measurement mapping · research review pending
  • Taurine
    2 g
    Cellular Energy & Longevity
    01
    System role · mechanism
    Osmoregulation, bile conjugation and mitochondrial function.
    02
    Intended outcome
    Investigated for cardiovascular and metabolic parameters.
    03
    Module
    Cellular Energy & Longevity · Module 02
    04
    Relevant measurement
    Relevant measurement mapping · research review pending
04.09Related ingredients
Amino acid
L-Theanine
Essential fatty acids
Omega-3
Conditionally essential amino acid
Taurine
Antioxidant tripeptide
Reduced glutathione
Scientific disclaimer

The Cellular Performance Operating System documents an individual educational and personal performance framework. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Personal protocol doses are not general recommendations. Supplement use, laboratory testing and medical decisions should be reviewed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Evidence may apply only to the specific populations, formulations, doses and durations studied.