Triple Magnesium Complex - 120 Capsules

What is Magnesium bisglycinate?

Magnesium bisglycinate, also known as magnesium diglycinate or magnesium glycinate, is a magnesium salt in which each Mg2+ ion is associated with 2 glycine molecules (or, more precisely, with the glycinate ionic form of the amino acid glycine). It is said to be "chelated" (bound) to glycine. Given the respective molecular weights of glycinate and magnesium, magnesium bisglycinate can contain a maximum of 14% in weight of elemental magnesium.

In practice, a 100% chelated form of magnesium bisglycinate like the one we use is generally around 11% elemental magnesium, as it also contains a little water (dihydrate form, 2 molecules of water for each magnesium bisglycinate complex). Magnesium bisglycinate is manufactured by reacting magnesium oxide with glycine. To increase the magnesium content of the final product, some grades of magnesium bisglycinate are not 100% chelated, but contain a significant proportion of added magnesium oxide (sometimes referred to as the 'buffered' form), making it possible to achieve magnesium levels of 20-25% or even more. However, magnesium oxide is an insoluble mineral that is relatively poorly absorbed by the body, and can also be a source of intestinal discomfort. This extra magnesium will therefore not be really effective and could be poorly tolerated. To avoid these problems and offer a highly assimilable source of magnesium, we have chosen a 100% chelated and dihydrated magnesium bisglycinate, which naturally contains 11% elemental magnesium. In addition, many grades of magnesium bisglycinate on the market contain additives, such as carboxycellulose, which are not necessarily declared on the label because regulations do not require additives contained in raw materials to be listed in the composition. We have chosen a high-purity grade of magnesium bisglycinate with no additives.

What are the benefits of magnesium bisglycinate?

Glycine is a natural amino acid. The fact that magnesium is bound (chelated) to glycine significantly improves the body's uptake of the mineral by reproducing what occurs naturally in the diet. Insoluble magnesium salts, such as magnesium oxide, are absorbed mainly from the duodenum and their absorption depends on pH, as a chemical reaction in the digestive system (with hydrochloric acid) is required to solubilise magnesium. This is the cause of the intestinal discomfort (stomach ache) sometimes observed with this form of magnesium, and this route of magnesium absorption can be strongly affected by other dietary inputs, such as proteins, fats, other minerals, phytates and oxalates, and internal pH. In contrast, magnesium bisglycinate is soluble and absorbed directly from the small intestine, without needing to be transformed by pH. Its absorption is estimated to be 8 times faster than magnesium oxide. Bisglycinate is therefore considered to be one of the best organic forms of magnesium, both in terms of bioavailability and digestive tolerance.

What is marine magnesium?

Marine magnesium is a 100% natural source of magnesium, extracted from highly purified seawater off the coast of Ireland. Marine magnesium is an insoluble magnesium salt, unlike bisglycinate, which is mainly magnesium hydroxide, and tests show that it is much more bio-available (over 4 times more magnesium assimilated) than magnesium oxide. What's more, the main advantage of marine magnesium is that it combines other trace minerals with magnesium, which act in synergy with magnesium to optimise its effectiveness in the body.

What is organic sea lettuce extract?

To complement our magnesium supplement, we have chosen to add an extract of Ulva lactuca seaweed, which has an exceptional magnesium content thanks to its extraction using seawater. Certified ORGANIC, this extract is an interesting source of 100% natural magnesium.

What is magnesium used for?

Magnesium is a mineral involved in over 300 chemical reactions in our bodies. It is essential for strong bones and teeth, which contain around 50% of our body's magnesium. Magnesium is also essential for the transmission of nerve impulses and for muscle contraction and relaxation after contraction. It therefore plays a role in regulating the heartbeat. It also acts as an essential co-factor in the energy production process within our cells and in protein synthesis. In short, it is one of the most abundant minerals in our bodies and plays a wide range of roles;

How can you tell if you're lacking in magnesium?

Magnesium is a mineral that is essential to our bodies and our bodies cannot produce it, so it has to be supplied by our diet. Magnesium is found in cocoa, chocolate, oilseeds (almonds, sesame, hazelnuts, linseed, Brazil nuts), peanuts, pulses (chickpeas, white beans, lentils), seafood, sardines, wholegrain cereals. However, studies have shown that a large proportion of the population has insufficient magnesium intakes. People subject to stress, athletes and pregnant women are particularly at risk of magnesium deficiency because they have increased needs. Certain signs may indicate a magnesium deficiency: muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, trouble sleeping, nervousness, constipation, eyelid twitching. If you are in any doubt about certain symptoms, ask your doctor for advice.