Pure Health Designs · Sleep and Stress
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium bound to glycine, the form that is absorbed well and gentle on the stomach, at a dose that supports muscle relaxation, restful sleep, and a calm nervous system.
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Ships within one business day from climate-controlled storage.
- How to take
- Two capsules in the evening, with or without food.
- Form
- Magnesium bisglycinate chelate, fully reacted. No magnesium oxide.
- Free from
- Gluten, dairy, soy, artificial colors, and unnecessary fillers.
Physician's note
Why this one is on the shelf
Most magnesium sold over the counter is magnesium oxide, which is inexpensive and poorly absorbed, and which tends to act on the bowel before it reaches anything else. The glycinate form is bound to the amino acid glycine, which carries it across the gut wall efficiently and is itself calming. I chose this product because the chelate is fully reacted, the dose per two capsules matches what the research on sleep and muscle relaxation uses, and the capsule contains nothing that is not on the label.
Supplement facts
Certificate of analysis available on request for every lot. Made in an NSF GMP registered facility in the United States.
Questions people ask
Why glycinate and not citrate or oxide?
Oxide is poorly absorbed and tends to loosen the bowel. Citrate is absorbed reasonably well and is useful when that effect is wanted. Glycinate is absorbed well without it, and the glycine it carries is itself calming, which makes it the better choice for sleep and stress support.
When should I take it?
In the evening, an hour or two before bed, with or without food. If you prefer to split the dose, one capsule in the morning and one in the evening works well.
Can I take it with other supplements?
Magnesium pairs well with most daily supplements. Take it a few hours apart from high-dose zinc or calcium, which compete for absorption. If you take prescription medication, check with your prescribing physician.
How is it stored before it ships?
In climate-controlled storage, received directly from the manufacturer, and checked for expiration before it leaves. What reaches you has its full shelf life ahead of it.
