Magnesium Glycinate: A Plain Guide to This Gentle Form

Key takeaways - Magnesium glycinate is magnesium bound to glycine, an amino acid. - Humming Herbs Magnesium Glycinate + Bisglycinate gives 1000 mg of magnesium glycinate and bisglycinate (200 mg elemental magnesium) per 2-capsule serving. 120 capsules is 60 servings. - Magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function and supports relaxation as part of an evening routine. - Ask your provider first if you take medication, have kidney concerns, or are pregnant or nursing.

Magnesium glycinate is magnesium paired with glycine, an amino acid. People choose it because it is a chelated form, which is often described as easier on the stomach. This guide explains how to read the numbers on a magnesium label, what this formula contains and how to use it safely.

What does magnesium do?

Magnesium is a mineral your body needs every day. It contributes to normal muscle function, normal nerve function, normal energy metabolism and the maintenance of normal bones. Many foods contain it, including pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach, black beans and whole grains. A supplement can help fill in the gaps when your diet varies.

Why the form matters

Magnesium is sold in several forms. They differ in what it is attached to:

• Glycinate / bisglycinate: magnesium bound to glycine. This is a chelated form.
• Oxide: very common and low cost.
• Citrate: attached to citric acid.
• Complex blends: several forms in one product, such as our Magnesium Complex.

We are not saying one form is best for everyone. We are saying the form is something to read on the label.

Elemental magnesium: the number that matters

Look at "200mg elemental magnesium". Elemental means the amount of actual magnesium in the serving. The "1000mg" in the product name is the weight of the two magnesium compounds together, which includes the glycine part. So 1000 mg of magnesium glycinate and bisglycinate does not mean 1000 mg of magnesium.

This is why the Supplement Facts panel is worth reading carefully. When comparing products, compare elemental magnesium.

What is in the Humming Herbs formula

The Humming Herbs Magnesium Glycinate + Bisglycinate is a two-form chelated formula. It provides:

• 200 mg elemental magnesium per serving
• 1000 mg of the two magnesium forms per serving, taken as 2 capsules, providing 200 mg of elemental magnesium
• 120 vegetarian capsules, which is 60 servings at 2 capsules once daily
• Suggested use: 2 capsules, 1 to 2 times daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional
• Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, in an HPMC vegetarian capsule; free from sugar, gluten and animal-derived ingredients
• Made in a cGMP-certified facility

Using it in a daily routine

• Evening wind-down. Many people take magnesium in the evening as part of a calm routine: dim lights, no screens, a warm drink.
• With food. The suggested use is with food, which many people also find gentler on the stomach.
• Daily habit. It is a nutrient, so regular use is how you keep your intake steady.
• Stick to the label. Suggested use is 2 capsules, 1 to 2 times daily. Taking more than directed can cause loose stools.

Foods that count

A supplement adds to food, it does not replace it. Easy ways to bring in more magnesium: a handful of almonds, a scoop of beans in a salad, oatmeal with pumpkin seeds, or a side of leafy greens.

Talk to your healthcare provider

Talk to your healthcare provider, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, take medication or have a medical condition.

Specific reasons to ask: - Kidney concerns. The kidneys help the body manage magnesium. - Medicines that can interact with minerals, such as some antibiotics, thyroid medicines and osteoporosis drugs. Your pharmacist can tell you whether to separate doses. - Heart rhythm or blood pressure medicine. - Stomach or bowel sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

What is magnesium glycinate? Magnesium bound to glycine, an amino acid. It is a chelated form that is often described as gentle on the stomach.

What does "200mg elemental magnesium" mean? Elemental magnesium is the amount of actual magnesium in the serving, not the weight of the whole compound. Here, a 2-capsule serving has 1000 mg of the compounds and 200 mg of elemental magnesium.

When should I take it? The suggested use is 2 capsules, 1 to 2 times daily with food. Many people choose the evening to fit a wind-down routine.

Who should ask a doctor first? Anyone who is pregnant, nursing, takes medication, has kidney problems or another medical condition.

See the label on the Magnesium Glycinate product page.

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