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Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium Glycinate
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Magnesium Glycinate
90 vegetarian capsules Item # 02535 UPC: 737870253594
Heart, bone & whole-body health, well-absorbed
Life Extension’s Magnesium Glycinate delivers 105mg of elemental magnesium via magnesium glycinate, a popular form of magnesium, a vital mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the human body.
Magnesium is good for your heart, bones, nerves and muscles. But these body systems use magnesium in different ways. Magnesium glycinate is special form of magnesium that is combined with the amino acid glycine. This form is well absorbed, allowing the different parts of your body to make use of it.
Benefits of Magnesium Glycinate
- Magnesium supports heart, bone, muscle and nerve health
- Delivers a well-absorbed form of magnesium (as magnesium glycinate)
- Popular way to achieve daily magnesium intake for whole-body health
Advantages of Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium glycinate is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium, known for its superior absorption and minimal gastrointestinal discomfort compared to other magnesium supplements. Here are some key benefits:
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Enhances Cognitive Function & Learning
- Magnesium is essential for synaptic plasticity, which plays a critical role in memory formation and problem-solving.
- It helps regulate NMDA receptors, crucial for long-term potentiation (LTP), a process linked to learning and cognitive function.
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Reduces Stress & Anxiety
- Magnesium glycinate is known for its calming effects on the nervous system, making it ideal for individuals dealing with academic stress and research deadlines.
- It helps modulate cortisol levels and supports GABA activity, promoting relaxation.
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Supports Deep Sleep & Recovery
- As an easily absorbed form of magnesium, it contributes to improved sleep quality by regulating melatonin production and enhancing muscle relaxation.
- Ideal for doctoral students needing recovery after intensive mental work.
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Boosts Energy & Reduces Fatigue
- Magnesium plays a key role in ATP production, the primary energy source for cells.
- It helps reduce brain fog and mental fatigue, making it a great addition to an optimized study routine.
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Muscle Relaxation & Recovery
- Prevents muscle cramps and tension, which can be common due to prolonged sitting while studying or doing lab work.
- Beneficial for post-workout muscle recovery.
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Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health
- Magnesium regulates blood pressure and supports healthy glucose metabolism, both critical for sustained energy and cognitive endurance.
Why take Magnesium Glycinate?
Let’s think of nutrients as tools that your body uses to accomplish different tasks. And like tools, different nutrients are needed to accomplish different things. Your body can even make use of the same nutrient (in this case, magnesium) in different ways, depending on the job. So what makes magnesium glycinate so special? This form of magnesium is bound to a pair of glycine amino acids (which is why it’s technically called magnesium bisglycinate). This results in an absorbable form of magnesium your body can easily make use of.
Who is Magnesium Glycinate intended for?
Magnesium Glycinate is for anyone looking for this popular, bioavailable and well-absorbed form of magnesium to support their healthy levels of this important mineral.
I already take a different form of magnesium. Should I take this instead?
Choosing a specific magnesium comes down to individual preference and will depend on what you are looking for in a supplement. Everyone’s needs vary, but you can support your healthy levels with several different forms of this mineral. For a well-absorbed form, magnesium glycinate is a great option.
No matter which magnesium you take, it is important that you are taking dietary magnesium consistently at the right dose every day to keep your levels healthy.
How is magnesium glycinate different from magnesium citrate?
The major difference between magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate is the compound that each magnesium is bound to. Magnesium glycinate is a form of magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine, and magnesium citrate is a form of magnesium that is combined with citric acid.
While both forms are popular for promoting heart, bone and whole-body health due to their individual bioavailability, choosing between the two comes down to individual preference. Either choice can help you meet your daily magnesium needs.
When is the best time to take Magnesium Glycinate? Should it be taken with food or on an empty stomach?
We suggest taking one capsule one to three times daily. This can be taken any time of day, with or without food. As with any supplement, it’s important to always follow the instructions on the product label to ensure you are taking it properly.
Are there other forms of magnesium for specific health needs?
Yes! There are specific forms of magnesium that can help promote unique needs. For example, magnesium L-threonate is studied for healthy cognitive function, magnesium acetyl taurinate is intended for stress management, and magnesium carbonate can help fight occasional constipation. These can be taken in addition to your daily magnesium.
Will this supplement interact with my medication?
There is no indication that the nutrients within this formula would negatively interact with prescription medications. However, we always suggest that you inform your physician of any supplements you are taking.
Has this product been tested for heavy metals, contaminants, and potency?
All our raw materials and finished products go through stringent testing to meet our high-quality standards. Testing is performed for heavy metals, microbes, disintegration, potency, and quantity of active ingredients in the finished product. Only when finished products meet Life Extension’s specifications are they released for production. A finished product Certificate of Analysis (COA) can be provided upon request for all our products.
Are there any major allergens in this product?
Magnesium Glycinate does not contain any of the 9 major allergens required on the label under the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act. This means it is free of milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, sesame and soybeans.
Where is this product manufactured?
Our Magnesium Glycinate formula is manufactured in the USA in a GMP-compliant facility.
Is this product vegetarian?
Yes, this product is vegetarian and does not contain any animal-derived ingredients.
Is this product gluten-free?
Yes, this product is gluten-free.
Is this product non-GMO?
Yes, this product and all its ingredients are Life Extension verified non-GMO.
Can children take this product?
This product was designed for adults over 18. Always consult with your child’s pediatrician before giving them any supplements.
Product Details
Magnesium and glycine: A well absorbed form
Magnesium glycinate, sometimes referred to as magnesium bisglycinate, is a form of magnesium complexed with two glycine amino acids, which provides a well absorbed form of magnesium. How? When combined with the amino acid glycine, it makes a type of magnesium that can be easily absorbed by the body.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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