Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg

The bisglycinate form of magnesium is more easily absorbed than salt forms such as magnesium oxide.1 The chelated form of bisglycinate is less likely to cause laxative effects than salt forms.1,2 The powder form allows for easy and convenient dosing away from food. The vegetarian capsules provide 200 mg of elemental magnesium per capsule. Non-GMO and suitable for vegetarians/vegans. Sugar-free, with a pleasant taste due to citric acid in the powder form. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. It also supports metabolism, i.e., the ability to obtain energy from proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Magnesium helps normalize blood pressure and fasting blood glucose, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus, while also reducing blood pressure, hyperglycemia, and triglycerides in metabolic syndrome. Magnesium needs can be increased by stress, an unbalanced diet, coffee and alcohol consumption, and certain medications such as proton pump inhibitors. Therefore, it can be difficult to meet the body's daily magnesium needs through diet alone.

In a randomized, controlled trial, healthy older women were assigned to a treatment group receiving 300 mg of magnesium per day or a control group. After 12 weeks, the treatment group showed significant improvements in physical performance compared to the control group. The authors concluded that supplementation may play a role in preventing age-related physical decline. A double-blind, placebo-controlled trial showed that supplementing with 300 mg of magnesium bisglycinate daily for four weeks reduced the frequency and intensity of pregnancy-induced leg cramps. Magnesium is an important factor in muscle mass and repair and has been shown to relieve muscle cramps from a variety of causes.