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BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough vs LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Founder
Published May 3, 2026
Quick verdict

BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough (mid, $40–$60) vs LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix (mid, $45–$59) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).

Compared on 0 shared specs · same category (supplement).

BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough capsule bottle with all 7 forms of magnesium
BiOptimizers

Magnesium Breakthrough

The magnesium that turned the category from "buy whatever's on the shelf" into "wait, which form?" - seven types in one capsule, from the brand that built its name on the question.

PRICE
$40–$60
SCORE
8.0 / 10
View at BiOptimizers
LMNT Recharge electrolyte sticks
LMNT

Recharge Electrolyte Mix

The electrolyte mix that became standard for low-carb, fasted training, and post-sauna rehydration.

PRICE
$45–$59
View at LMNT
The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Who should buy which

Pick the BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough if

Buyers who want a credible all-purpose magnesium without researching which form to take, and who can tolerate aggressive brand marketing in exchange for a well-formulated stack.

Skip if

You already know you want a specific form (glycinate for sleep, threonate for cognition), or you prefer minimalist clinician-brand aesthetics like Thorne or Pure Encapsulations.

Pick the LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix if

Low-carb eaters, sauna users, fasted athletes, anyone in hot climates or with sweat-heavy training.

Skip if

You eat a normal-carb diet without high sweat output - you're probably getting enough sodium already.

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