Magnesium Bisglycinate 750mg (60 Capsules, 150mg Elemental)

Loose magnesium salts like oxide and citrate break apart in the gut, and the free magnesium ion pulls water into the bowel. That is why cheap magnesium doubles as a laxative, and why people stop taking it.

A chelate holds the magnesium between two glycine molecules and crosses the gut wall largely intact, so less stays behind. In Malay, magnesium bisglisinat.

Form	Elemental	Known for
Bisglycinate	Around 20%	Chelated. The form people move to when others do not agree with them.
Citrate	Around 16%	Well absorbed, but draws water into the bowel at higher doses.
Oxide	Around 60%	Most magnesium by weight, poorly absorbed. The usual laxative form.

Elemental is the number that counts. Many labels print only the compound weight, which looks bigger and tells you less.

These are nutrient function claims from the EU authorised register. They describe the mineral in normal physiology, not an effect of this product. Magnesium also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, and electrolyte balance.

Space it a couple of hours from calcium, zinc or iron, which compete for the same absorption pathways. Do not exceed the stated serving.

Magnesium Bisglycinate Questions

What is magnesium bisglycinate used for?

It is a daily magnesium supplement. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal energy-yielding metabolism, the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, electrolyte balance, and a reduction of tiredness and fatigue. The bisglycinate form is chosen for its absorption and its tolerance in the digestive tract.

What is the difference between magnesium bisglycinate, citrate and oxide?

Oxide carries the most magnesium by weight, around 60%, but is absorbed poorly and is the form used as a laxative. Citrate sits around 16% and is well absorbed, though it draws water into the bowel at higher doses. Bisglycinate is around 20% elemental and is chelated, so it crosses the gut wall largely intact and tends to be the gentlest of the three.

How much elemental magnesium is in each capsule?

One capsule provides 750mg of magnesium bisglycinate, which delivers 150mg of elemental magnesium. Elemental is the figure that matters. A label showing only the compound weight is quoting a bigger number for the same mineral.

Apakah itu magnesium bisglisinat dan bagaimana cara mengambilnya?

Magnesium bisglisinat ialah magnesium yang terikat dengan glisin, sejenis asid amino. Bentuk kelat ini lebih mudah diserap dan lebih lembut pada perut berbanding magnesium oksida. Ambil satu kapsul sehari dengan segelas air, bersama atau selepas makan. Setiap botol mengandungi 60 kapsul untuk bekalan dua bulan. Ini adalah suplemen makanan, bukan ubat.

When should I take it, and can I take it with other supplements?

Any consistent time works. Many people choose the evening because it fits their routine, others take it with breakfast. Keep it a couple of hours apart from calcium, zinc and iron, which compete for the same absorption pathways. If you take prescription medication, check with your pharmacist first, since magnesium can affect the absorption of some medicines.

Who should speak to a doctor before taking it?

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medication, or under medical care for any reason, speak to your healthcare provider before adding any new supplement. This applies particularly to anyone with reduced kidney function, since the kidneys regulate how much magnesium the body retains. This is a food supplement and is not a substitute for medical advice.

This is a food supplement, for adults, taken alongside a varied diet rather than in place of one. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and is not a substitute for medical advice. Do not exceed the stated serving. The nutrient function statements above are authorised claims for magnesium in the European Union register and describe the role of the mineral in normal physiology; they are not claims for this product. Consult a licensed healthcare practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking prescription medication, under medical care, or have reduced kidney function. Not intended for children. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.