The mineral 60% of adults over 40 are quietly missing.
Magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in your body — sleep, stress response, muscle function, gut health. Most people don’t get enough, and the symptoms (cramps, poor sleep, anxiety, bloating) get blamed on everything else.
- ✓ 275mg elemental magnesium from Magnesium Glycinate
- ✓ Glycinate form — highest absorption, no digestive upset
- ✓ Supports sleep, calm, and muscle recovery
- ✓ 90 capsules, 30-day supply
The glycinate form is specifically chosen for its calming effect — oxide and citrate can cause GI distress.
Vital Magnesium Glycinate
$24.90
Why the form of magnesium matters more than the dose
Not all magnesium supplements are created equal. Magnesium oxide — the cheapest and most common form — has a bioavailability of roughly 4%. That means if you take 400mg of magnesium oxide, your body may absorb as little as 16mg. Magnesium citrate absorbs better but is known to cause loose stools and digestive discomfort.
Magnesium glycinate is magnesium bonded to the amino acid glycine. This chelated form is absorbed through amino acid transport channels in your intestines, giving it significantly higher bioavailability without the GI side effects. Glycine itself has calming properties, which is why this form is particularly effective for sleep and stress support.
Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions: muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve function, blood pressure regulation, blood sugar metabolism, protein synthesis, and neurotransmitter production. When levels are low, the symptoms are wide-ranging — cramps, restless legs, poor sleep, anxiety, headaches, and constipation. The problem is these symptoms are so common that most people never connect them to a simple mineral deficiency.
Common Questions
When should I take magnesium glycinate?
Most people take it in the evening, 30–60 minutes before bed. The glycine component has calming properties that support relaxation and sleep quality. It can be taken with or without food.
How do I know if I’m magnesium deficient?
Common signs include muscle cramps, poor sleep, restless legs, anxiety, headaches, and constipation. Standard blood tests only measure serum magnesium (about 1% of your body’s total), so deficiency is often missed. If you experience these symptoms, supplementation is a low-risk way to find out.
Can I take too much magnesium?
The tolerable upper intake for supplemental magnesium is 350mg per day for adults. Our formula provides 275mg of elemental magnesium, well within safe limits. Excess magnesium is generally excreted by the kidneys in healthy individuals.
Supplement Facts
Servings Per Container 30
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.