# Is Magnesium a Miracle Mineral, or Just Another Wellness Fad? (Best Of)

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Podcast: [Rethinking Wellness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rethinking-wellness-6159414)
Published: 2026-04-20T10:01:02+00:00
Episode link: https://rethinkingwellness.substack.com/p/is-magnesium-a-miracle-mineral-or-b1e
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## Resource

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit rethinkingwellness.substack.com Christy answers an audience question about whether magnesium is really the panacea it’s made out to be—or whether it’s just another example of wellness-culture hype. The full version of this episode is for paid subscribers. Listen to the first question here, and sign up for a paid subscription to hear the rest! Get full show notes and references here . Ask a question of your own for a chance to have it answered in a future episode! Christy's second book, The Wellness Trap , is available wherever books are sold. Order it here , or ask for it in your favorite local bookstore. If you're looking to make peace with food and break free from diet and wellness culture, check out Christy's Intuitive Eating Fundamentals online course.

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