Ingredient Amounts
Serving Size: 1 Scoops
Servings Per Container: 60
Magnesium Bisglycinate Details
The mineral magnesium is crucial for the body to function properly because magnesium is involved in more than 600 of the body's enzymatic reactions.*
According to World Health Organization statistics, as many as 75 percent of U.S. adults do not meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Recommended Daily Intake of 420 mg of magnesium. Magnesium deficiency can manifest in many ways, such as inefficient blood sugar metabolism, muscle cramps or soreness, eyelid twitching, fatigue, and poor sleep.*
What it is
Thorne’s Magnesium Bisglycinate provides 200 mg of elemental magnesium per serving. It is lightly
sweetened, fully reacted, and easily dissolves in water or other liquids to make a pleasant tasting liquid
with a hint of citrus.
Key Benefits
Magnesium is essential for the health of the heart and blood vessels, brain, bones, muscles, lungs,
and to support healthy blood sugar metabolism.*
⁄ Enhances bronchial relaxation*
⁄ Essential for electrical activity of the heart, which supports normal heart rate and rhythm*
⁄ Helps relax smooth and skeletal muscle*
⁄ Supports vasodilation to maintain normal blood pressure and enhance blood flow*
⁄ Supports insulin sensitivity*
⁄ Cofactor for enzymes for ATP (cellular energy) production*
Why Magnesium Bisglycinate
Mineral absorption is dependent on how soluble the mineral is, and in turn, the mineral’s solubility is
determined by the pH of its environment – the lower the pH, the more soluble the mineral. Glycine,
the amino acid in magnesium bisglycinate, helps to decrease the pH in the small intestine, which
improves the solubility and absorbability of Magnesium Bisglycinate. Other advantages of Magnesium
Bisglycinate include:
⁄ Two glycine molecules occupy active sites on magnesium, which reduces magnesium’s tendency to
complex with phytates and other plant-based substances that inhibit absorption.
⁄ Glycine takes up active sites on the molecule, so less water attaches to the molecule, which
reduces the laxative effect seen in magnesium compounds.
⁄ A study found that serum levels of magnesium over eight hours were highest for magnesium
bisglycinate, followed in order by dimagnesium malate, buffered magnesium bisglycinate, and
magnesium oxide. [unpublished study from Albion Laboratories]
Warnings
ALLERGY WARNING
This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
PREGNANCY
If pregnant, consult your health professional before using this product.
INTERACTIONS
There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS
Gas, bloating, or diarrhea may occur in some individuals taking magnesium supplements. This can occur at varying amounts depending on the individual and resolves when the amount is reduced.