Magnesium Glycinate

A form of Magnesium

Magnesium glycinate is a highly bioavailable magnesium form bound to glycine, promoting relaxation and minimizing laxative effects.

What You Get

400mg Magnesium Glycinate provides 56.0mg Elemental Magnesium

This form contains 14.0% Elemental Magnesium by weight.

Approximately 14% elemental content

Tier 1 - High Bioavailability 0 conversion steps

Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form, meaning it's bound to the amino acid glycine, which significantly enhances its absorption. This form bypasses many of the typical barriers to magnesium absorption, resulting in high bioavailability and minimal conversion required by the body.

Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form, meaning it's bound to the amino acid glycine, which significantly enhances its absorption. This form bypasses many of the typical barriers to magnesium absorption, resulting in high bioavailability and minimal conversion required by the body.

Key characteristics:

chelated

Active Ingredient Conversions

This form provides the following active ingredients:

Elemental Magnesium

Provides 14.0% Elemental Magnesium (mg)

Approximately 14% elemental content

Description

Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form of magnesium, combining magnesium with the amino acid glycine. This chelation enhances magnesium's bioavailability, improving absorption and reducing gastrointestinal side effects compared to other forms. Glycine itself contributes calming properties, making it a popular choice for supporting sleep, muscle relaxation, and nervous system function. While generally well-tolerated, potential side effects include mild gastrointestinal upset, diarrhea (though less common), and drowsiness, particularly at higher doses. It is produced synthetically through a chemical reaction. Supplementation is commonly used to address magnesium deficiency and its associated health issues.

Dosage Information

Common Dosage
100-400mg daily, often divided into multiple doses
Recommended Range
200-400mg daily

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