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Magnesium Glycinate
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Magnesium bis(glycinate) · Mg(C₂H₄NO₂)₂
A foundational mineral. Used in hundreds of processes the body runs on silently.
Magnesium is a mineral the body uses in hundreds of enzyme reactions, from nerve signalling and muscle contraction to energy production. Most people take in less than the recommended amount, and a standard blood test can read normal even when stores are low.
Value Ratio
8.5/10
Efficiency
9.5/10
Necessity
9.5/10
Absorption
9.0/10
Risk
2.0/10
Recommended FormGlycinate · 200–400 mg elemental
Best TakenEvening, with food
ImportanceVery High
DifficultyBeginner
Last updated: June 20, 2026