Magnesium Glycinate

• Amount of magnesium per capsule - is 750mg too high?

  This may seem an overkill of an answer, but the context is important ... When looking at the label quantity of magnesium, you always want to look at the 'Elemental Magnesium' amount. This is the total amount of pure / absorbable magnesium in each capsule, which in our case is 90mg per capsule. ...

• Can I take magnesium glycinate if pregnant?

  We're not aware of any research that suggests magnesium glycinate should not be taken when pregnant ... But we haven't specifically formulated our supplements for women during pregnancy & have to ask you confirm this with your doctor first. Hopefully with having all the ingredients detailed...

• Can magnesium glycinate cause diarrhoea?

  Magnesium glycinate is actually one of the least likely forms of magnesium to cause diarrhoea ... it’s known for being gentle on the digestive system compared to others like magnesium citrate or magnesium oxide. But it still always comes down to individual sensitives... so it’s best to start wit...

• Can magnesium glycinate help with anxiety relief?

  Yes! Magnesium Glycinate is worth considering because it has a calming effect on the nervous system. Magnesium helps regulate GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation & stress reduction. That said, everyone is different & anxiety management often works best with a holistic appro...

• Does magnesium glycinate help with bowel movements?

  Our Magnesium Glycinate is not intended to help bowel movements ... it’s primary goal is to support your magnesium levels, which in turn can support sleep, muscle relaxation & recovery, cardiovascular health and more. Other forms, like magnesium oxide or citrate, tend to have more of a laxat...

• Does magnesium help with menopausal symptoms?

  Magnesium can help with menopausal symptoms (like hot flushes & night sweats), although the extent of symptom relief is always going to come down to the individual. Magnesium is essential for hormone regulation and relaxation & increasing intake through diet or supplementation may improv...

• Does our magnesium glycinate contains B6?

  Our magnesium glycinate does not contain any vitamin B6. The only active ingredient in our formulation is magnesium glycinate. And all our excipients are disclosed on our website & on the bottle, so no one is left in the dark.

• Do I need to be low in magnesium to benefit from a supplement?

  You don’t necessarily have to be deficient to benefit from supplementation, especially if you're not eating foods that are rich in magnesium like pumpkin seeds, dark leafy green vegetables, avocados etc. Deficiency often shows up when magnesium intake from food hasn’t been adequate for an extend...

• Do we have a magnesium with multiple forms combined?

  We only have a magnesium glycinate and in all honesty, we’re not huge fans of combining multiple forms of magnesium in one supplement ... it tends to dilute the dose of each form, which can make them less effective. Magnesium itself supports sleep & relxation, energy production, muscle relax...

• Do we have one magnesium for sleep and one magnesium for stress?

  Just to clear things up, we only have one magnesium glycinate ... it’s the same product, but we recommend two different ways of taking it, if you are supplementing specifically for stress or sleep. For stress, we recommend taking 1 capsule at 2 - 4 different times during the day. And for sleep,...

• Do you need to take magnesium with food?

  You can take magnesium either with or without food, it really comes down to personal preference. There are some minerals like zinc that are best taken on an empty stomach, as certain compounds in foods can block absorption. But this is not as much the case with magnesium.

• How does magnesium support energy levels?

  Magnesium (through food & supplements) plays a key role in ATP formation & mitochondrial function, essential for energy production. Think of ATP like tiny energy packets that power everything your body does, like running, thinking, and even breathing. Magnesium helps put these packets t...

• How many capsules should I take?

  Our dose recommendation for magnesium glycinate is 1 to 4 capsules per day, adjusting based on how much magnesium you're already getting through your diet from foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, avocados, dark chocolate etc... Some people may only need 1 capsule per day as they're eating food...

• How much magnesium is required per day?

  The recommended dietary intake for magnesium is 320mg per day for women & 420mg per day for men from food or/and supplements. For context, 100 grams of pumpkin seeds has about 260mg of magnesium. Or 1 full avocado has about 58mg of magnesium.

• How quickly can I feel the benefits?

  How long it takes to feel the benefits of a magnesium supplement can really vary from person to person. It depends on factors like your starting levels, diet, how well your body absorbs magnesium and even your individual sensitivity. One thing to consider though, is that it's not so much about ...

• How quickly I'll feel the difference with sleep?

  It really depends on the person... magnesium supplements are not like medications / sleeping tablets. Their primary use is to help supplement our diets when we can’t get enough magnesium through food alone. One of the first signs of a magnesium deficiency is poor sleep, as magnesium plays a key ...

• How to start taking magnesium

  Current guidelines recommend that women should be getting 320mg of magnesium per day & men 420mg per day through food & supplements. 1 of our capsules has 90mg of elemental magnesium, so depending on how much magnesium you're already getting through your diet (leafy greens, nuts, avocado...

• How to take magnesium?

  Depending on your goals, there are two ways we recommend to supplement magnesium glycinate: For stress, take 2 to 4 capsules throughout the day & ideally 2 - 3 hours between each dose. For example: 1x at breakfast, 1x at lunch, 1x at dinner & 1x before bed. For sleep, take 1 to 2 capsule...

• Is 90mg (1 capsule) enough to feel a benefit?

  Whether 90mg is enough really depends on how much magnesium you're already getting through your diet & if you're looking for a more specific benefit other than elevating your magnesium levels. The current recommended dietary guidelines for magnesium are 350 - 420mg per day ... so taking just...

• Is it a good idea to combine magnesium spray & glycinate for better sleep?

  It really comes down to what works best for you, but generally, we wouldn’t recommend using multiple forms of magnesium for sleep. It’s easy to exceed the recommended intake when mixing different types. Instead, we'd recommend to  focus on one form to ensure you’re getting enough for a therapeut...

• Is it good for blood pressure?

  There is good evidence to show that magnesium can support blood pressure & healthy blood circulation... one of those processes is called vasodilation (which relaxes the muscles around the blood vessels), but like anything, it comes down to the individual... & always best to speak to your ...

• Is magnesium glycinate good for brain fog?

  Magnesium plays a key role in supporting brain function (for mental clarity & focus), which can help alleviate symptoms of brain fog. However, there are other factors that could be contributing to brain fog, beyond a magnesium deficiency. Sleep, hydration & other nutrients (like zinc, I...

• Is magnesium glycinate only for night time?

  Not at all ... magnesium glycinate isn’t just for nighttime! It’s known for being a calming form of magnesium, which is why many people take it in the evening to support sleep or wind down. But it can also be taken during the day, especially if you’re using it to support things like stress, anx...

• Is magnesium spray/chloride good?

  We know some people rave about sprays & topical magnesium ... but honestly we prefer magnesium taken as an oral supplement, as supplements are backed by the most amount of scientific evidence.

• Is our magnesium glycinate natural?

  Our magnesium glycinate is derived from natural ingredients, however I feel it's important to clarify. Magnesium itself is a natural mineral found in foods like nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. However, magnesium glycinate (and all other magnesium forms like citrate, orotate etc.) do not exist in...

• Magnesium glycinate good for cramps?

  Yes, magnesium glycinate is worth considering when experiencing cramps because it’s well-absorbed and helps relax muscles. Magnesium plays a key role in muscle function, preventing cramps and spasms by regulating calcium and potassium levels. Taking it before bed can also support better sleep &...

• What foods are high in magnesium?

  Here are some of the best food sources: Pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, almonds, spinach, cashews, flaxseeds, dark chocolate, black beans, oats, quinoa, chickpeas. And we should be aiming to hit RDIs (recommended dietary intakes) for magnesium every single day. For women that's 320mg & men 420m...

• What happens if I take too much magnesium?

  The most common signs someone has taken too much magnesium, is chronic diarrhoea & heavy nausea. Best practice is to stay within dietary guidelines of 320mg to 420mg per day.

• Which magnesium is good for sleep?

  Magnesium glycinate is one of the best forms of magnesium for sleep because it combines magnesium with glycine, an amino acid that has calming effects on the nervous system. Magnesium helps regulate GABA, a neurotransmitter that promotes relaxation and reduces stress, making it easier to fall an...

• Which magnesium supplement should I take?

  Before reaching for a supplement, it’s always a good idea to start with your diet. Increasing magnesium-rich foods ... like leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains ... should be your first priority. But if your intake is consistently low, or you’re dealing with stress, poor sleep, o...

• Why does our label say 'pure magnesium glycinate' but it also contains leucine?

  So there are 2 parts to this question. When we say pure magnesium glycinate ... this is referring to the quality of the magnesium glycinate itself. Unfortunately, it is common for brands to mix it - or have it 'buffered' - with other forms of magnesium (like magnesium oxide) ... which are often...

• Why do I need to take magnesium 4 times a day?

  There are a few reasons for this ... your body actually absorbs more magnesium when you supplement with smaller amounts multiple times a day, rather than one large dose once a day. That said, you can take 2 capsules at a time ... we often recommend 2x at dinner & 2x before bed if sleep is a ...