Magnesium Glycinate: Complete Product Guide
What is Magnesium Glycinate?
Magnesium Glycinate is a highly absorbable form of magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. It's one of the gentlest forms of magnesium available — well absorbed, easy on the stomach, and without the laxative effect common to cheaper forms.
Key benefits
- Muscle comfort — supports normal muscle function and relaxation, including after exercise
- Sleep support — promotes relaxation and calm; many people take it before bed for more restful sleep
- Calm mood — supports the nervous system and a healthy response to everyday stress
- Heart health — supports normal cardiovascular function and healthy blood pressure already within a normal range
- Bone health — about 60% of the body's magnesium is stored in bone
- Energy — magnesium is required for cellular energy production
How to take Magnesium Glycinate
- Serving: 200 mg elemental magnesium (from 1,000 mg Magnesium Glycinate) — 2 capsules daily with food
- Bottle: 60 capsules — up to 1 month's supply
- Evening is the most popular time — take 30-60 minutes before bed for relaxation and sleep support
- Gentle enough to take with or without food
When to expect results
Many people notice a calmer, more relaxed feeling and easier evenings within 1-2 weeks. Other benefits build over weeks to months of consistent use.
Why the glycinate form?
Common magnesium oxide is poorly absorbed and often causes digestive upset. Glycinate is highly bioavailable, gentle, and the glycine itself has calming properties — which is why it's the preferred form for daily, long-term use.
Drug interactions — important
Talk to your doctor before taking if you:
- Take antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones) — separate by 2+ hours
- Take thyroid medication — separate by 4 hours
- Take bone medications (bisphosphonates) — separate by 2+ hours
- Take diuretics or heart rhythm medications
- Have kidney disease — magnesium supplements require medical supervision
- Are pregnant or nursing
Possible side effects
Very well tolerated. Unlike other forms, glycinate rarely causes loose stools at recommended servings.
Storage
Cool, dry place away from sunlight, tightly closed, out of humid rooms. Check the expiration date.
Quality & testing
Third-party tested for purity and potency, true chelated magnesium glycinate, manufactured in the USA in GMP-certified, FDA-registered facilities, free from contaminants and heavy metals. See the actual lab results for Magnesium Glycinate on our Third-Party Testing page, just select Magnesium Glycinate from the dropdown.
FAQs
Will it make me drowsy? It promotes relaxation, not sedation. Most people simply feel calm — it supports natural sleep rather than forcing it.
Can I take it with calcium? Yes — they work together. Some people take calcium earlier in the day and magnesium at night.
Can I take it long-term? Yes, magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs every day (people with kidney disease should check with their doctor first).
Our guarantee
Try Magnesium Glycinate risk-free with our 90-day money-back guarantee on lumanutrition.com orders — even if the bottle is empty.
Still need help?
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