Buyer Guide · 4 min read
Life Extension Neuro-Mag L-Threonate vs Thorne Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000
Life Extension Neuro-Mag L-Threonate compared with Thorne Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000 on dose, price, reviews, and clinical fit.
L-threonate (brain-crossing) vs citrate-malate (general daily). Two practitioner-tier magnesiums for two different goals. Neuro-Mag L-Threonate is brain-crossing magnesium. Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000 is mineral + vitamin d, daily. Both are stocked in our store and both are products we'd take ourselves — but they're built for different goals. This guide compares them on the metrics that actually matter when you're picking one.
| Spec | Neuro-Mag L-Threonate | Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Life Extension | Thorne |
| Form | capsule | capsule |
| Size | 90 capsules | 2 bottles |
| Servings | 30 servings | 60–90 servings |
| Price | $39.99 | $42.00 |
| Per-serving cost | $1.33 | $0.70 |
| Rating | 4.6★ (23,870 reviews) | 4.7★ (63 reviews) |
| Collection | minerals | minerals |
Neuro-Mag L-Threonate — what it is and who it's for
Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein®) is the only form of magnesium clinically shown to cross the blood-brain barrier. Built to support working memory, cognitive function, and quick thinking.
Key features:
- Magtein® magnesium L-threonate
- Supports working memory & cognition
- 90 vegetarian capsules
- Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegetarian
Best for: anyone whose primary goal aligns with the magnesium for daily use category and who values Life Extension's manufacturing approach.
Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000 — what it is and who it's for
Thorne's highly absorbable magnesium citrate-malate combined with 5,000 IU vitamin D3 — the daily mineral + vitamin stack for energy, bone density, and cardiovascular support.
Key features:
- Magnesium citrate + malate complex
- 5,000 IU vitamin D3
- 60–90 servings per bundle
- Amazon's Choice in magnesium
Best for: anyone whose primary goal aligns with the magnesium for daily use category and who values Thorne's approach to formulation.
How to pick
The simplest way to decide:
- If you value the formulation philosophy of Life Extension, go with Neuro-Mag L-Threonate.
- If you value the formulation philosophy of Thorne, go with Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000.
- If the per-serving cost matters most, Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000 is the more economical choice over time.
Both products are third-party tested, third-party reviewed, and stocked because they meet our practitioner team's quality bar. There is no wrong answer — just a fit question.
The verdict
Pick Neuro-Mag L-Threonate if you want brain-crossing magnesium. Pick Magnesium CitraMate + D-5000 if you want mineral + vitamin d, daily. Or — if you're committed to the magnesium for daily use category long-term — many of our customers end up using both, rotating depending on their needs.