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August 25, 2025 40 mins

In this episode, Liesl Bernard interviews Rafea Naffa, PhD bioanalytical chemist, Scientific Advisor for AIDP, about the critical role of magnesium in human health.

They discuss the importance of magnesium for various bodily functions, its bioavailability, and the different forms of magnesium supplements available. Rafea emphasizes the need for daily magnesium intake, the symptoms of deficiency, and the impact of magnesium on brain health and hormonal balance.

The conversation also touches on recent research and clinical studies that highlight the benefits of magnesium supplementation, particularly in improving cognitive performance and sleep quality. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction to Magnesium and Its Importance 

02:00 The Role of Magnesium in the Body 

05:58 Bioavailability and Sources of Magnesium 

10:47 Understanding Magnesium Forms and Their Functions 

13:01 Magnesium's Impact on Brain Health 

16:00 Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency 

21:41 Magnesium and Hormonal Balance 

25:40 Research and Clinical Studies on Magnesium 

29:40 Daily Magnesium Intake and Recommendations 

38:26 Personal Insights and Recommendations on Magnesium 

Contact Rafea Naffa: 

https://aidp.com/

rafea@aidp.com 

Contact Liesl Bernard: 

liesl@leadingforwellness.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lieslbernard/  

www.leadingforwellness.com 

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