MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE IS A CHELATED FROM OF MAGNESIUM AND SUPERIOR TO NON-CHELATED FORMS OF MAGNESIUM
What chelated means:
A chelated form of a mineral, such as magnesium glycinate, means the mineral ion (magnesium) is bound to one or more organic molecules (like glycine).
Why it matters:
This chelation process protects the mineral during digestion, improves it's biovavailabilty (how much your body can absorb and use), and makes it gentler on the stomach when compared to non-chelated forms like magnesium oxide or sulfate. Studies show chelated minerals can be absorbed up to twice as effectively as non-chelated minerals, which are inorganic, less absorbed, and cause more digestive issues.
Benefits of Magnesium Glycinate:
Glycine is an important amino acid that plays a role in the production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant, and the production of creatine. And we all know the benefits of creatine.
More benefits of Magnesium Glycinate:
- Highly bioavailable with high absorption rates.
- Studies show that magnesium glycinate Is gentle on the gut, whereas other forms including magnesium citrate, magnesium chloride, magnesium gluconate, and magnesium oxide are commonly known to create laxative side effects.
- Studies also show that magnesium glycinate Is the safest form of magnesium to take in higher amounts in order to correct long-term deficiencies.
Here's a quick breakdown of different forms of magnesium commonly used in supplements:
Magnesium glycinate = magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine
Magnesium malate = magnesium combined with malic acid
Magnesium citrate = magnesium bound to citric acid
We've chose magnesium glycinate because it offers a fully chelated magnesium with the added benefits of the of the amino acid glycine and is the safest form of magnesium when used in high amounts
Learn more about magnesium at the links below:
Blog: Magnesium 101: The Best Types of Magnesium
Blog: Magnesium: The Best Forms, Benefits, and Supplements
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