Magnesium Glycinate Powder

About Magnesium Glycinate Powder

Our Magnesium Glycinate Powder delivers a highly bioavailable form of this essential mineral that supports over 300 enzyme systems in your body. The chelated form binds magnesium to the amino acid glycine, enhancing absorption while being gentle on your digestive system. It supports muscle relaxation, healthy sleep quality, and overall wellness without the gastrointestinal discomfort often associated with other magnesium forms.

Our Magnesium Glycinate Story

Traditional magnesium supplements have a fundamental problem: poor absorption rates that leave many people still deficient despite regular supplementation. Standard magnesium forms like oxide often cause digestive upset and pass through the system without being properly utilized by the body. The gap between taking magnesium and actually benefiting from it drove us to seek a better solution.

Chelation technology became our focus, where magnesium binds to glycine to create a stable, highly absorbable complex. The chelated form not only improves bioavailability but also leverages glycine's own calming properties to enhance the overall effectiveness for stress management and sleep support. We provide this superior form in a convenient powder format that allows for flexible dosing and easy mixing.

Benefits

• Supports Sleep: Promotes muscle relaxation and nerve function, helping you achieve better sleep quality and reduced muscle tension through magnesium's calming effects on the nervous system.
• Supports Cognition: Supports various aspects of brain health including memory, focus, and information processing speed through magnesium's role in neurotransmitter function and healthy neurological function.
• Supports a Balanced Stress Response: Helps regulate the body's stress response and promotes a sense of calm and relaxation, supporting resilience in stressful situations.
• Supports Mood: Contributes to emotional balance through magnesium's involvement in over 300 enzyme systems that regulate mood-related neurotransmitters and nervous system function.

The glycine component of this chelated form provides additional calming benefits, working with magnesium to support relaxation pathways. This dual-action approach makes magnesium glycinate particularly effective for evening use, supporting both physical and mental unwinding while maintaining gentle digestive tolerance.

Quality and Standardization

• Rigorous Testing Standards: Our Magnesium Glycinate undergoes thorough quality control checks to ensure purity and potency, with detailed Certificates of Analysis (CoA) provided for complete transparency.
• Superior Raw Materials: We carefully select the best raw materials and use state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to ensure that every serving meets our high standards for quality and consistency.
• GMP Compliance: We adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) with regularly inspected facilities to maintain the highest quality standards throughout production.
• Expert Quality Assurance: Our team of chemists and nutritionists work tirelessly to ensure that our Magnesium Glycinate delivers consistent potency and purity backed by rigorous scientific standards.

Mechanism of Action

• Chelated Absorption: The glycine component acts as a carrier for magnesium, enhancing bioavailability by allowing absorption as an intact dipeptide in the small intestine via specialized transport pathways.
• pH Buffering: Glycine acts as an excellent pH buffer, significantly reducing the pH increase at tight junctions that typically hinders magnesium absorption in standard forms.
• Neurotransmitter Support: Glycine functions as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, contributing to the calming effects often reported with magnesium glycinate supplementation.
• Enzymatic Cofactor: Magnesium serves as a cofactor in over 300 enzyme systems, regulating biochemical reactions including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, and energy production through oxidative phosphorylation and glycolysis.
• Cellular Structure and Function: Magnesium contributes to bone structural development and is required for the synthesis of DNA, RNA, and supports antioxidant activity.

Overview of the Science

Research on magnesium glycinate has shown promising results across various areas of health and wellness. Studies suggest that this highly bioavailable form of magnesium supports sleep quality, stress management, and cognitive function. Several clinical trials have demonstrated that magnesium supplementation supports healthy sleep parameters, including sleep efficiency and onset latency [1][2][3]. This is particularly notable in older adults and individuals with sleep disturbances. The mechanism appears to be related to magnesium's role in regulating neurotransmitters and melatonin production.

In terms of stress management, magnesium glycinate supports healthy stress hormone regulation and the body's stress response. Some studies have found that magnesium supplementation supports a balanced mood and improves resilience to stressful situations [4][5][6]. Cognitive function is another area where magnesium glycinate shows potential. Research indicates that it supports various aspects of brain health, including memory, attention, and information processing speed [7][8][9]. This could be due to magnesium's involvement in neurotransmitter function and its neuroprotective properties.

While magnesium glycinate shows promise on its own, some studies suggest that combining it with other supplements may offer synergistic benefits. For instance, pairing it with Bacopa Monnieri might enhance cognitive performance, while combining it with L-Theanine could provide additional support for stress management and relaxation.

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Ingredients

Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate Monohydrate:

• 1,600mg per serving (1 scoop)
• Provides 200mg elemental magnesium (50% DV)
• Chelated form for enhanced absorption

This chelated form of magnesium binds the mineral to glycine amino acids, creating a stable complex that resists interference from other nutrients and stomach acid. The bisglycinate chelate structure allows magnesium to bypass typical absorption barriers in the intestines, delivering superior bioavailability compared to standard magnesium salts like oxide or sulfate. Each serving provides 200mg of elemental magnesium in a gentle, well-tolerated form that supports muscle relaxation and sleep quality without digestive discomfort.

LACTOSE FREE

GLUTEN FREE

NON-GMO

VEGAN