Mega-Mag Plus, Topical Patch - 30 Day Supply

These patches are the best and do not irritate my skin.

I tried out the Mega-Mag Plus topical patch system as an easy way to supplement magnesium and other nutrients. Each box contains a 30-day supply of the adhesive patches.The patches themselves are pretty thin and flexible, designed to be worn directly on the skin. They deliver magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6 and some herbal extracts like ginseng through transdermal absorption over 8 hours.Application is very simple - you just peel off the adhesive backing and stick the patch on a venous area like your wrist, shoulder or abdomen. They stayed securely in place through showers and activities.In terms of effects, it's hard for me to say if I noticed a significant energy boost or other tangible benefits over the 30 days. But I didn't experience any negative side effects either.A few pros are that the patches are discreet under clothing, odorless, and easy to travel with. You avoid the hassle of pills or powders. The mediocre absorption rate of topical patches could be seen as a downside versus oral supplements.Overall, these nutritional patches offer a convenient, mess-free way to supplement nutrients like magnesium if you don't mind the transdermal delivery method. I preferred their simplicity to other supplement routines. But results seem to vary person-to-person in terms of efficacy.

Don’t waste your money.

30 day supply of a magnesium patch.

I use a lot of magnesium. Like, a LOT. I use it for calm, sleep, digestive issues etc. I use a powdered form that I mix in water, and capsules / tablets. I saw these patches and wanted to see if there would be any difference in how well they worked, or the convenience of it.The dose of these is much lower than any magnesium supplement. Although the absorption is supposed to be more efficient than going through your digestive tract, it would still mean that it has to completely absorb everything from the patch.I can't say it's anymore convenient than taking a pill. You have to peel it off, find a place on your body, stick it. Seems to take the same amount of time as swallowing a pill? I like the thought that it is gradually absorbing throughout the day, but I don't think it's more convenient. The next problem is that you forget that it's even on. I showered with it and everything. Then later felt something pulling at my back in bed and realized it had partially come unstuck and was sticking to the sheets. Pulling them off is rather painful too. They stick very well, and even in a relatively hairless spot, it still really pulls on the skin.Overall, it's a different method and worth a try, but I'm not sure I'd use them regularly.

XLPATCH Mega-Mag Plus is fantastic! This topical patch provides a convenient 30-day supply of essential magnesium. It's easy to use and highly effective for muscle relaxation which would seem helpful to those that experience those awful night leg cramps/restless legs.

I've used patch vitamins before, but I don't think these work terribly well. I use magnesium to help with sleep and relaxation -- I didn't feel any different on the days I used these vs the days I didn't use anything. And they are pretty painful to remove even on very hairless skin. I had a red patch on my inner arm from peeling a patch off after 6 hours. Not pleasant. I don't think I'm going to get these again.

These patches are wonderful! I love the idea of putting one on in the morning and forgetting about it altogether. I have utilized other vitamin patches in the past such as multivitamin and B vitamin patches but this is the first patch I have found that is specifically for magnesium. They contain three forms of magnesium: threonate, maleate and glycinate as well as ashwagandha. You will notice that generally, these patch vitamins have lower amounts of active ingredients. When you take something in pill form, it must go through the digestive tract and liver. Often times, much of it is not absorbed or is missed through the first pass effect of liver metabolism. By using these patches, you are bypassing the GI tract metabolism and are able to get the nutrients directly into the body more efficiently, therefore, lower amounts are required. The threonate form is especially good for brain health, while maleate is good for inflammation and finally glycinate is good for bone health and anxiety. This full-spectrum supplement is perfect for those who want to increase their magnesium on all fronts while also getting the benefits that come with ashwagandha. The patches are about 1.5" x 1.5" and they adhere really well. They instruct you to place the patch on a hairless area and remove after about 8 hours. I put it on the side of my chest by my ribs so that it is not visible and I have not had any problems with adherence. The patches are not waterproof so they must be applied after your shower/bath. The package contains a 30 day supply and they currently have a coupon going right now for $3 off so these are a really great deal, especially for the active ingredients present.