Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium always has a travel companion i.e. a carrier molecule, to make sure it can be absorbed and utilised by the body. In this product we are using the amino acid glycine. The term “chelated”(also known as “fully reacted”) means that the magnesium molecule is directly bound to the glycine and there is no other form of magnesium involved. Chelation comes from the Greek word for “claw”. The glycine molecule literally claws onto the magnesium, holding it tight.

Chelated magnesium (also called fully reacted magnesium contains only magnesium and the specific carrier molecule (e.g. taurine, glycine, malic acid). We state this on the label because it sets the product apart from lesser forms of magnesium that are not as well absorbed and bioavailable. Regular magnesium products are either blended or buffered with magnesium oxide. Blended forms contain magnesium oxide with an organic carrier molecule like citrate for example. The citrate is there to improve the product because magnesium oxide has a low rate of absorption and bioavailability. Buffered forms contain a small amount of chelated magnesium mixed with magnesium

Research shows that magnesium absorption is most efficient when it is taken in smaller doses throughout the day rather than one large dose [7]. Taking a large dose can overwhelm the gut’s absorption capacity whereas lower, more frequent doses provide a smaller but more sustained amount of magnesium. For optimum absorption we recommend taking 1 capsule with either breakfast and lunch or lunch and evening meal. However, if you feel you might forget to take a second dose later in the day it’s fine to take both capsules at once.

Magnesium glycinate is easy to digest and less likely to cause loose stools or diarrhoea compared to other forms of magnesium like oxide or citrate. Always follow the recommended dosage instructions. Taking excessive amounts of any form of magnesium can lead to irregular heartbeat, very low blood pressure, and muscle weakness.

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