{"title":"Magnesium Glycinate","description":"\u003csection class=\"collection-content\" id=\"magnesium-glycinate\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"magnesium-glycinate\"\u003eMagnesium Glycinate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"magnesium-glycinate-lead\"\u003eMagnesium glycinate is magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. It is widely regarded as one of the gentlest, best-absorbed forms of magnesium, which is why it is the form many people reach for when they want a daily magnesium that is easy on the stomach. It is also the form most associated with evening routines, as magnesium plays a role in normal nervous-system function and supports sleep quality. Free shipping on orders over $150 AUD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-magnesium-glycinate\"\u003eWhat is magnesium glycinate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium glycinate is a chelate: a magnesium ion bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine. You will see it sold under two names that mean the same thing - \"magnesium glycinate\" and \"magnesium bisglycinate\". The \"bis\" simply refers to the two glycine molecules attached to each magnesium. If a label says bisglycinate, you are buying glycinate. Some products list \"magnesium bisglycinate\" to be precise; others shorten it to glycinate. Both are the same chelated form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium itself is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of processes in the body, from energy production to normal muscle and nervous-system function. The catch is that magnesium on its own is not well absorbed - the form it is bound to matters a great deal. That binding partner (the glycine, the citrate, the oxide) changes how gentle the supplement is and how much your body takes up. Glycinate's binding partner, glycine, is itself a calming amino acid involved in normal nervous-system function, which is part of why this particular form has become the go-to for daily, everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"why-glycinate-is-the-gentle-well-absorbed-form\"\u003eWhy glycinate is the gentle, well-absorbed form\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo things make magnesium glycinate stand out from cheaper forms like magnesium oxide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is well absorbed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chelated forms of magnesium, glycinate among them, are generally absorbed more efficiently than inorganic salts such as oxide. That means more of what is on the label is actually taken up rather than passing through. Source: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, Magnesium Fact Sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is gentle on the digestive system.\u003c\/strong\u003e The forms of magnesium that draw water into the digestive tract - oxide, and to a lesser extent citrate at higher doses - are more likely to cause loose stools. Glycinate is far less likely to do this, which is why it is the form usually recommended for people who want a daily magnesium they can take consistently without digestive upset. If you have tried magnesium before and found it disagreed with you, glycinate is the form worth trying next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination - well absorbed, easy on the gut - is exactly why glycinate commands the most search interest of any magnesium form in Australia, and why it is the form most often suggested for taking every day over the long term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"magnesium-glycinate-and-sleep\"\u003eMagnesium glycinate and sleep\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe single biggest reason people search for magnesium glycinate is the evening, wind-down routine. Magnesium plays a role in normal nervous-system function, and the glycine it is bound to is an amino acid associated with calm. Together, that is why glycinate is the form most commonly chosen by people building a nightly routine, and why magnesium is widely discussed as a supplement that may support sleep quality as part of a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA note on what we are and are not saying: magnesium is not a sleeping tablet and is not a treatment for insomnia or any sleep disorder. What the everyday-wellbeing evidence supports is that magnesium contributes to normal nervous-system function and that maintaining adequate magnesium intake supports overall sleep quality. If you have an ongoing sleep problem, that is a conversation for your GP, not a supplement decision. For the full picture, see our guide to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/magnesium-for-sleep\"\u003emagnesium for sleep\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers which form people choose and when to take it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf sleep quality is your main reason for choosing magnesium, glycinate is the form most people land on - well absorbed, gentle, and bound to a calming amino acid. Source: Sleep Foundation; National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"glycinate-vs-other-forms-of-magnesium\"\u003eGlycinate vs other forms of magnesium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many forms of magnesium on the Australian market, and they are not interchangeable. Here is how glycinate compares to the forms you will see most often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycinate vs citrate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrate is also well absorbed, but it is more noticeable on digestion at higher doses because it draws water into the digestive tract. Glycinate is the gentler of the two and the better pick if your goal is a daily magnesium for evening routines or general wellbeing. Citrate suits people who want a well-absorbed everyday form. Read the full comparison: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate\"\u003emagnesium glycinate vs citrate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycinate vs oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnesium oxide is the cheapest form and has a high amount of magnesium by weight, but it is poorly absorbed and the most likely to cause loose stools. Glycinate is far better absorbed and far gentler. If you are comparing on price alone, oxide looks attractive; on absorption and tolerability, glycinate wins comfortably.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycinate vs threonate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnesium L-threonate is the form most associated with cognitive-focused routines because of how it is studied for the brain. Glycinate is the all-rounder for daily use and evening routines. Many people who want both end up taking glycinate daily and threonate for focus. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-threonate\"\u003emagnesium threonate\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGlycinate vs blends.\u003c\/strong\u003e Magnesium complex products combine several forms - often glycinate, citrate and others - to cover more bases in one serve. If you want glycinate plus the benefits of other forms in a single product, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-complex\"\u003emagnesium complex\u003c\/a\u003e is the practical choice. For a full breakdown of every form, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/types-of-magnesium\"\u003etypes of magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-magnesium-glycinate-suits\"\u003eWho magnesium glycinate suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlycinate is the sensible default for most healthy adults who want a daily magnesium. It particularly suits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone building an evening or wind-down routine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The form most chosen for nightly use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople with a sensitive stomach.\u003c\/strong\u003e If oxide or citrate has caused loose stools, glycinate is the gentle alternative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaily, long-term users.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well absorbed and easy to tolerate, so it is easy to take consistently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeople who want a single, clean form\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than a blend - though a blend is a fine choice too if you want broader coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your priority is cognitive focus, look at threonate. If you want broad coverage from one product, look at a complex. If you simply want the gentle, well-absorbed everyday form, glycinate is your answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-take-magnesium-glycinate\"\u003eHow to take magnesium glycinate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the label on your chosen product. As a guide, the Australian recommended dietary intake for magnesium for adults is set by the NHMRC, and supplements are designed to top up dietary intake, not replace food. Magnesium-rich foods (leafy greens, nuts, seeds, wholegrains, legumes) do a lot of the work - see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/foods-high-in-magnesium\"\u003efoods high in magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because glycinate is the form most associated with evening routines, many people take it with their evening meal. There is no strict rule - the most important thing is taking it consistently. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/when-to-take-magnesium\"\u003ewhen to take magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e for the morning-versus-night breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith or without food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Either works. Taking it with food can make it gentler if you have a sensitive stomach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shop-magnesium-glycinate-at-elite-supps\"\u003eShop magnesium glycinate at Elite Supps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur single-form magnesium glycinate pick:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/products\/mag-gly-100-pure-magnesium-glycinate\"\u003eSwitch Nutrition Magnesium Glycinate (Mag Gly)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - 100% pure magnesium glycinate, single-form, unflavoured. Our active standalone glycinate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant glycinate plus other forms in one serve? These complex blends contain glycinate alongside other well-absorbed forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/products\/multi-mag\"\u003eSwitch Nutrition Multi-Mag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - multi-form magnesium blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/products\/triple-magnesium-jar\"\u003ePillar Performance Triple Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - three-form blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-complex\"\u003eBrowse the full Magnesium Complex range -\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/top-10-magnesium\"\u003eSee the Best Magnesium in Australia buyer guide -\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"related-guides-and-collections\"\u003eRelated guides and collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-supplements\"\u003eMagnesium Supplements (pillar)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-complex\"\u003eMagnesium Complex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/magnesium-for-sleep\"\u003eMagnesium for Sleep\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate\"\u003eMagnesium Glycinate vs Citrate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/types-of-magnesium\"\u003eTypes of Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/top-10-magnesium\"\u003eBest Magnesium in Australia (Buyer's Guide)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"triple-magnesium-jar","title":"Triple Magnesium","description":"Pillar Performance Triple Magnesium is a one of a kind advanced potent recovery powder formulated with three select forms of bioavailable magnesium, providing multi-action support for neuromuscular function and recovery! 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