Description

Magnesium glycinate in a convenient powder

• Provides a gentle form of magnesium that is less likely to cause loose stools
• Helps to maintain proper muscle function, including the heart muscle
• Supports nutrient and energy metabolism
• Aids in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth
• Offers 205 mg of magnesium per scoop

Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 metabolic reactions. It is involved in the maintenance of muscle function, nutrient metabolism and muscle contraction, among several other important physiological roles. 3

Magnesium helps to maintain bone health by regulating the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitriol, which helps to increase calcium absorption and minimize risk of calcium deficiency. 4 ,5

In Canada, insufficient magnesium intake is estimated to occur in more than one-third of adolescents and adults, with even higher levels of insufficient intake in elderly individuals. 6 ,7

Magnesium glycinate (also known as magnesium bisglycinate) is a highly water-soluble amino acid chelate of magnesium and two glycine molecules. Clinical evidence indicates that magnesium glycinate has a significantly higher bioavailability than magnesium oxide, and is less likely to cause a laxative effect. 1 ,2

Supplementation with magnesium glycinate has been shown to decrease the severity of muscle cramping. 2

In a clinical trial of 86 healthy pregnant women with recurrent muscle cramps, supplementation with 300 mg of magnesium glycinate for four weeks reduced both the frequency and intensity of leg cramps. 2

REFERENCES

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4. Zofkovà I, Nemcikova P, Matucha P.Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.2013; 51(8): 1555-1561.

5. Fong J and Khan A.Canadian Family Physician.2012; 58: 158-162.

6. Health Canada. (2012). Do Canadian Adolescents Meet Their Nutrient Requirements Through Food Intake Alone?
Retrieved from: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/migration/hc-sc/fn-an/alt_formats/pdf/surveill/nutrition/commun/art-nutr-adol-eng.pdf

7. Health Canada. (2012). Do Canadian Adults Meet Their Nutrient Requirements Through Food Intake Alone?
Retrieved from: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/surveill/nutrition/commun/art-nutr-adult-eng.php”