Posted by Team Tune
on July 04, 2026
Magna deserves credit for making magnesium the headline instead of the fine print. At 210 mg per serving, it is one of the only mixes in the category that treats magnesium as a primary ingredient rather than a garnish, as our audit in The Magnesium Gap shows. If you have read anything else on this blog, you know we agree with that instinct completely.
Which makes this the closest comparison in our series, and the most interesting one.
The labels, side by side
| Per serving | Tune Current | Magna |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | 220 mg (bisglycinate, malate, ionic seawater) | 210 mg (L-threonate, malate, glycinate) |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 330 mg | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 500 mg | none |
| Vitamin D3 | 25 mcg | included |
| B vitamins | 6, methylated and bioactive forms | 2 (B6, B12) |
| Trace minerals | 75+ from inland seawater | none |
| Antioxidants | VitAlign complex, 50 mg | none |
| Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
Numbers from published labels at time of writing. Verify current labels before deciding, formulas change.
On magnesium, effectively a tie
220 mg vs 210 mg is not a meaningful gap, and we will not pretend it is. Both products give you roughly half your daily value per serving, which is exactly what a magnesium-forward mix should do given that more than half of Americans fall short of their requirement.
Both brands also diversify their forms, and credit to Magna here: L-threonate for cognitive support, malate for energy, glycinate for recovery is a thoughtful stack. Tune Current takes a different route to the same principle: bisglycinate (gentle, highly absorbable, associated with calm), malate (cellular energy), and ionic magnesium from inland seawater (rapid uptake). Neither company is phoning in the forms, which is rare in this category.
Everything around the magnesium
This is where the products separate. Magna includes vitamin D plus two B vitamins, B6 and B12. Current includes vitamin D3 at 125% DV plus six B vitamins, in the forms that skip conversion steps: methylcobalamin, 5-MTHF folate, and P5P.
Current then adds what Magna leaves out entirely: 500 mg of vitamin C, more than double the potassium, a 75+ trace mineral spectrum, and VitAlign, a plant-based antioxidant complex from green tea, turmeric, blueberry, cherry, broccoli, and kale.
One way to say it: Magna is a magnesium product with some electrolytes. Current is a complete nutritional foundation, multi-mineral, multi-vitamin, hydration, and super antioxidant support in one stick, that happens to match it on magnesium.
The cofactor argument
Magnesium does not act alone. Vitamin B6 supports its transport into cells. Vitamin D and magnesium activate each other in both directions. Shipping magnesium without its cofactors is like shipping a lamp without a cord: it works, but not like it could.
Who should pick which
Pick Magna if: you want a focused magnesium electrolyte with a cognitive angle and prefer to build the rest of your stack from separate products.
Pick Tune Current if: you want the same magnesium commitment inside a full nutritional foundation: the vitamin C, potassium, trace minerals, and antioxidants that act as its cofactors, in one stick.
FAQ
Which has more magnesium, Magna or Tune Current?
They are close: 210 mg for Magna, 220 mg for Current. The bigger differences are in potassium, vitamin C, trace minerals, and antioxidants.
Why do magnesium forms matter?
Different forms absorb through different pathways and are studied for different outcomes. Current blends bisglycinate, malate, and ionic magnesium to cover more ground.
Can I take Tune Current alongside a magnesium supplement?
One stick provides 52% DV. If you add more magnesium on top, keep total intake in a sensible range and talk to your doctor if unsure.
Keep exploring: see how 8 electrolyte powders compare, dig into the magnesium data, or make Tune Current your daily foundation.
Current is a dietary supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
