2 capsules provide:
| Ingredient | Amount | NRV % |
|---|---|---|
| Total Magnesium Glycinate | 1640mg | - |
| (providing elemental magnesium) | 180mg | 48% |
Ingredients: Magnesium Glycinate, Organic Rice Concentrate, Vegetable Cellulose (Capsule Shell).
100% clean formula.
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. All Ethical Nutrition products are free from animal-based ingredients and by-products. Registered with the vegan society.
Free-from: GMOs, Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Palm Oil/Palm Oil Derivatives, Maltodextrin, Bulking Agents, Titanium Dioxide, Sugar.
Allergen-free: totally free from gluten and allergen containing ingredients.
Additive-free: We don't use any nasty additives and where required we use gluten-free rice extract to help us to blend together ingredients and ensure they are accurately dosed.
- Reduces Anxiety and Depression: The calming effects of magnesium and glycine together may lower symptoms related to stress and anxiety. (1)
- Improves Sleep Quality: Enhances sleep by promoting muscle relaxation and supporting biochemical pathways associated with sleep, leading to improved focus and reduced daytime fatigue. (2)
- Supports Blood Pressure: Works with calcium to maintain proper blood pressure levels and prevent hypertension, beneficial for cardiovascular health. (3)
- Decreases PMS Symptoms: Shown to alleviate cramps and pain associated with PMS, likely due to its anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing properties. (4)
Magnesium Glycinate's efficacy in alleviating anxiety is attributed to its multifaceted biochemical influence on the nervous system.
It modulates neurotransmitter systems, reducing the release of excitatory neurotransmitters, acting as an antagonist at the NMDA receptor, and increasing GABA receptor agonist properties.
Magnesium influences serotoninergic pathways, enhancing serotonin receptor transmission, crucial for mood regulation. It interacts with the HPA axis, reducing ACTH release and modulating stress hormone sensitivity, thereby attenuating stress responses.
Furthermore, magnesium mitigates oxidative stress and stabilizes cellular and mitochondrial functions, supporting its role in long-term mental health benefits by improving sleep quality and lowering stress levels (5).
Magnesium glycinate is often considered one of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium.
This means it's more easily absorbed by your body compared to other cheaper forms of magnesium, such as oxide.
The glycine in magnesium glycinate helps increase the absorption of magnesium across the intestinal wall, making it an effective choice for those looking to improve magnesium levels. (5)
- Boyle, N.B., Lawton, C., & Dye, L. (2017). The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Subjective Anxiety and Stress—A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 9(5), 429. link
- Arab, A., Rafie, N., Amani, R., & Shirani, F. (2023). The Role of Magnesium in Sleep Health: a Systematic Review of Available Literature. Biological Trace Element Research, 201(1), 121-128. link
- Houston, M. (2011). The role of magnesium in hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 13(11), 843-847. link
- Facchinetti, F., Borella, P., Sances, G., Fioroni, L., Nappi, R.E. & Genazzani, A.R. (1991). Oral magnesium successfully relieves premenstrual mood changes. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 78(2), 177-181. link
- Cuciureanu, M.D., & Vink, R. (2011). Magnesium and stress. In R. Vink & M. Nechifor (Eds.), Magnesium in the Central Nervous System [Internet]. Adelaide (AU): University of Adelaide Press. Link.
- Pardo, M.R., Vilar, E.G., Martín, I.S.M., & Martín, M.A.C. (2021). Bioavailability of magnesium food supplements: A systematic review. Nutrition, 89, 111294. link
- Parazzini, F., Di Martino, M., & Pellegrino, P. (2017). Magnesium in the gynecological practice: a literature review. Magnesium Research, 30(1), 1-7. link
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FAQs
Magnesium is an essential mineral stored in bones and soft tissues. It is used by over 600 enzyme reactions which is why it’s often nicknamed “the spark of life”.
But despite its importance, the National Diet and Nutrition Survey reveals UK adults have a low intake of magnesium from their diet. When levels are low it affects many areas of health including:
- Energy production
- Blood sugar balance
- Hormonal activity
- Blood pressure
- Muscle function
- Mental health
- Sleep
- Bone formation
Common signs of low magnesium include muscle cramps, fatigue, anxiety, hormonal imbalances like PMS, headaches, insomnia, and high blood pressure.
At Ethical Nutrition we offer 3 forms of magnesium: glycinate, malate, and taurate. Each form delivers a high rate of absorption with low risk of digestive discomfort compared to other forms of magnesium such as oxide and carbonate.
Magnesium glycinate is an easy to digest and well absorbed form of magnesium that may help regulate mood, support restful sleep, and optimise energy levels.
Using glycine as the mineral carrier molecule increases the absorption of magnesium across the intestinal wall, making it an effective choice for those looking to improve magnesium levels [1].
- Reduces anxiety and depression: The combined calming effects of magnesium and glycine may lower symptoms related to stress and anxiety [2]. It does so by reducing the activity of excitatory neurotransmitters and enhancing serotonin transmission to help regulate mood. Magnesium helps modulate stress hormone sensitivity which in turn downregulates the stress response.
- Improves sleep quality by promoting muscle relaxation and supporting biochemical pathways associated with sleep, leading to better mental focus and less daytime fatigue [3].
- Supports blood pressure regulation: Magnesium works with calcium to maintain healthy blood pressure levels and support overall cardiovascular health[4].
- Decreases PMS symptoms: Shown to alleviate cramps and pain associated with PMS, likely due to its anti-inflammatory and muscle-relaxing properties [5].
- Enhances insulin function and glucose metabolism. Magnesium supplements have been shown to improve insulin resistance and aid glucose metabolism [6].
Magnesium glycinate may be helpful for people with:
- A diet low in magnesium. Diets that lack green leafy vegetables, wholegrains, nuts, and seeds, are likely to be very low in magnesium.
- Low energy, fatigue, and chronic fatigue.
- PMS (Pre-Menstrual Syndrome) and other hormonal imbalances.
- Low mood, depression, and anxiety.
- Poor sleep patterns and insomnia.
- People with insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.
- People with high blood pressure.
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.
- Cuciureanu, M.D., & Vink, R. 2011. Magnesium and stress. In R. Vink & M. Nechifor (Eds.), Magnesium in the Central Nervous System [Internet]. Adelaide (AU): University of Adelaide Press. Link.
- Boyle, N.B., Lawton, C., & Dye, L. 2017. The Effects of Magnesium Supplementation on Subjective Anxiety and Stress—A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 9(5), 429. link
- Arab, A., Rafie, N., Amani, R., & Shirani, F. 2023. The Role of Magnesium in Sleep Health: a Systematic Review of Available Literature. Biological Trace Element Research, 201(1), 121-128. link
- Houston, M. 2011. The role of magnesium in hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 13(11), 843-847. link
- Facchinetti, F., Borella, P., Sances, G., Fioroni, L., Nappi, R.E. & Genazzani, A.R. 1991. Oral magnesium successfully relieves premenstrual mood changes. Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 78(2), 177-181. Link
- Morais, J.B.S., Severo, J.S., De Alencar, G.R.R., De Oliveira, A.R.S., Cruz, K.J.C., Marreiro, D.D.N., Freitas, B.D.J.E.S.D.A., De Carvalho, C.M.R., Martins, M.D.C.D. C.E., & Frota, K.D.M.G. 2017. Effect of magnesium supplementation on insulin resistance in humans: A systematic review. Nutrition, 38, 54-60. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2017.01.009 Link
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