Magnesium Glycinate
Also known as: Magnesium Bisglycinate (chelated, high-bioavailability)
Highly absorbable, gentle-on-stomach magnesium, the go-to form for sleep, recovery, and anxiety.
- Clinical dose
- 200–400 mg elemental Mg, evening
- Typical label dose
- 200–400 mg elemental Mg
- Category
- Vitamins & Minerals
- Sleep Quality
- Recovery
- Stress Resilience
- Anti-Cramp
What it is & how it works
Magnesium is a cofactor for 300+ enzymes; supports muscle relaxation, GABA-ergic tone, sleep onset, and parasympathetic recovery. The glycinate chelate reduces GI side effects vs. magnesium oxide/citrate.
Dosage
The clinically studied dose is 200–400 mg elemental Mg, evening.On labels you'll typically see 200–400 mg elemental Mg.
What the research shows
Lowest-GI-distress magnesium form, picked when the formula is dosed at the upper 300–400 mg range or when the user is sensitive to laxative effects.
Studies & citations
Formulas it appears in
- Sleep Aid
- Recovery Formula
- Multivitamin
Sleep formulas, recovery products, multivitamins, stress stacks
Categories
Magnesium Glycinate FAQ
What is Magnesium Glycinate?
Highly absorbable, gentle-on-stomach magnesium, the go-to form for sleep, recovery, and anxiety.
How much Magnesium Glycinate should I take per day?
The clinically studied dose is 200–400 mg elemental Mg, evening.
What does Magnesium Glycinate do?
Lowest-GI-distress magnesium form, picked when the formula is dosed at the upper 300–400 mg range or when the user is sensitive to laxative effects.
What is Magnesium Glycinate found in?
Sleep formulas, recovery products, multivitamins, stress stacks
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