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Hey everyone, just came across this study about magnesium absorption from gummies vs. pills (PMID: 12345678). The researchers claim gummies have 40% better bioavailability because of the pectin base. Sounds promising but the study was funded by a gummy supplement company... What do you all think? Too good to be true?

Med student here. I actually read that paper last week! The methodology seems solid - randomized double-blind with proper controls. Funding bias is always a red flag, but the data looks clean. The 40% claim might be slightly inflated (I'd say more like 25-30% based on their own confidence intervals), but the direction of effect is probably real. Would love to see replication from an independent lab though.

As a holistic practitioner, I've seen this firsthand with my clients! The body absorbs nutrients better when they come in forms that feel nurturing. Gummies create a positive association that pills don't. The study might have industry ties, but sometimes traditional science catches up to what we've known intuitively. Just make sure your gummies use clean ingredients - no artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup!

Interesting! I recommend magnesium to my yoga students for muscle recovery. The gummy form would probably help with consistency since they taste better than pills. But I'm curious about the sugar content - most gummies have some. Does the study mention if that affects absorption? Also, what about timing? Would taking them after evening yoga be optimal?

Fitness pro perspective: Bioavailability matters for athletes. If gummies really deliver more magnesium per dose, that's huge for recovery and cramp prevention. The funding concern is valid though - I'd wait for more data before switching all my clients. Meanwhile, OP, check if the study discloses conflicts of interest properly. And Jack raises a good point about sugar - some brands use stevia instead.