NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate 200mg
Do some magnesium supplements upset your stomach? Then magnesium glycinate is worth considering. This NOW Foods product binds magnesium to the amino acid glycine, a form known to be gentle on the intestines. Two tablets provide 200mg of elemental magnesium, derived from 2000mg of Albion bisglycinate. The bottle contains 180 tablets, enough for 90 days.
What makes Magnesium Glycinate special
Not all forms of magnesium are created equal. Magnesium oxide is inexpensive, but your body absorbs little of it and it can strongly stimulate bowel movements. In magnesium glycinate, the mineral is bound to two glycine molecules. This is called chelation. Thanks to this binding, the complex remains more intact during digestion, which reduces intestinal discomfort. In practice, this means less risk of stomach upset, something that can occur with other forms. NOW Foods uses Albion bisglycinate for this, a patented chelate that is a benchmark among magnesium supplements. The difference is therefore not only in the magnesium itself, but above all in how it is presented to your body.
What magnesium contributes to in your body
Magnesium plays a role in hundreds of processes. It contributes to normal energy metabolism and normal muscle function. What many people don't know: magnesium also contributes to normal psychological function and normal nervous system function. Magnesium also helps reduce fatigue, plays a role in the process of cell division, and contributes to the maintenance of normal bones. A mineral needed in many places at once, which is why a deficiency can manifest in so many different ways.
Is 200 mg per day enough?
The daily dose is 2 tablets, providing a total of 200 mg of elemental magnesium, which is 53% of the reference intake. This may seem modest, but remember that you also get magnesium from your diet, such as nuts, dark chocolate, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables. This supplement is designed as a complementary intake, not as a complete daily dose on its own. And because bisglycinate is well absorbed, a larger proportion of this magnesium actually reaches your bloodstream than for a cheaper form with the same number on the label. You can also divide the two tablets between morning and evening.
Suitable for almost everyone
This magnesium glycinate is vegan, vegetarian, kosher, halal, and non-GMO. In addition to bisglycinate, the tablets contain only a few technical excipients to keep them in shape, with no unnecessary additions. A targeted product with a single, highly absorbable form of magnesium, for those who value a gentle effect on the intestines and a simple composition. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, or shellfish. For those who take magnesium glycinate in the evening, this fits well with times when many people want to relax. The gentle effect on the intestines makes it easy to maintain daily intake over the long term, without the intestinal discomfort that other forms of magnesium can cause.