Which magnesium is right for me?
We make several kinds of magnesium. They all give you magnesium; what differs is what the magnesium is bound to, how much is in each capsule, and what comes with it. Here they are side by side.
| Product | What the magnesium is bound to | Magnesium a day | Capsules a day | A pot lasts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Glycinate, 100 capsules | glycine, an amino acid | 140 mg (37%) | 2 | 50 days |
| Magnesium Glycinate, 120 capsules | glycine, an amino acid | 140 mg (37%) | 2 | 60 days |
| Magnesium Glycinate eco-pack | glycine, an amino acid | 140 mg (37%) | 2 | 50 days |
| Magnesium Malate | malic acid, found in apples | 140 mg (37%) | 2 | 50 days |
| Magnesium Taurate | taurine, an amino acid | 88 mg (23%) | 2 | 50 days |
| Triple Magnesium Complex | three forms: oxide, citrate and L-ascorbate | 235–470 mg (63%–125%) | 1–2 | 50–100 days |
| Vitamin D3 + Magnesium Glycinate | glycine, plus 1,000 IU vitamin D3 in each capsule | 60–120 mg (16%–32%) | 1–2 | 50–100 days |
% = of the daily reference amount (375 mg)
A quick way to choose
- The most magnesium in one capsule: Triple Magnesium Complex (235 mg per capsule).
- Magnesium and vitamin D3 together: Vitamin D3 + Magnesium Glycinate.
- Bound to an amino acid: Magnesium Glycinate, 100 capsules (glycine) or Magnesium Taurate (taurine).
- Bound to malic acid: Magnesium Malate.
- The biggest pot: Magnesium Glycinate, 120 capsules, which lasts 60 days.
- In a pouch instead of a pot: Magnesium Glycinate eco-pack, the same capsules.
What magnesium does
These are the approved health claims for magnesium. Magnesium contributes to:
- a reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- electrolyte balance
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal muscle function
- normal protein synthesis
- normal psychological function
- the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
- the process of cell division
Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not take more than the recommended daily amount. Keep out of reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medicine or under medical care, ask your doctor before taking supplements.