NOW FoodsMagnesium Glycinate

Magnesium bisglycinate is a compound in which one magnesium ion is bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine. This bond forms a stable structure that is commonly used in supplements.

This means that magnesium is chemically linked to glycine via a so-called chelate bond. This creates a unified structure where the mineral and amino acid occur together.

Glycine is an amino acid. It naturally occurs in foods such as meat, fish, and gelatin, and is also used in supplements due to its simple structure.

Magnesium is found in various foods, such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and cocoa.

Magnesium is available in supplements in different forms, such as oxide, citrate, and bisglycinate. These forms differ in how magnesium is bound to other substances, which affects the structure and application of the product.

Elemental magnesium refers to the amount of pure magnesium within a compound, excluding the substance it is bound to.

Magnesium is often taken with a meal because this can make it easier to use, especially with higher dosages or certain compounds. Combining it with food is often chosen due to the practical timing and how the product is tolerated when taken with a meal.