Magnesium Glycinate

Overview

Magnesium Glycinate is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium bound to glycine, an amino acid known for its calming effects. This compound is prized for its ability to promote relaxation, enhance sleep quality, and support overall mental and physical well-being. Research highlights Magnesium Glycinate’s superior absorption and its gentleness on the digestive system, making it an excellent choice for individuals seeking to optimize their magnesium levels.

Other Common Names

Bisglycinate Magnesium, Magnesium Diglycinate

Top Benefits

• Supports relaxation and stress reduction
• Improves sleep quality
• Promotes muscle recovery and reduces cramps
• Supports cardiovascular and bone health
• Boosts energy production and cellular function

What Is Magnesium Glycinate?

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical processes in the body, including energy production, nerve function, and muscle relaxation. Magnesium Glycinate combines magnesium with glycine, a non-essential amino acid known for its calming effects, creating a highly absorbable form of magnesium with added relaxation benefits.

This unique form of magnesium is particularly effective for supporting mental calmness, improving sleep, and reducing stress. Unlike other magnesium supplements, Magnesium Glycinate is less likely to cause gastrointestinal discomfort, making it suitable for individuals with sensitive stomachs.

Deficiencies in magnesium are common due to modern dietary patterns and soil depletion, leading to symptoms like fatigue, muscle cramps, and poor sleep. Supplementing with Magnesium Glycinate provides a reliable and effective way to restore optimal magnesium levels and promote overall wellness.

Marco’s Grounds™ Magnesium Glycinate Sourcing

At Marco’s Grounds™, we emphasize purity, bioavailability, and sustainability in sourcing our Magnesium Glycinate. The magnesium we use is extracted from Salmon from a family-owned fishpond in Norway. This magnesium is then chelated with glycine, an amino acid, to create a highly absorbable and gentle form of magnesium, ideal for promoting relaxation, muscle recovery, and overall well-being.

Our Magnesium Glycinate is carefully processed, adhering to quality control standards. This ensures that the final product is free from heavy metals, GMOs, and synthetic additives. 

Magnesium Glycinate Dosing Principles and Rationale

The recommended daily dose of Magnesium Glycinate varies between 200 to 400 mg of elemental magnesium, depending on individual needs and health goals. Marco’s Grounds™ adopts hormetic dosing principles, ensuring optimal benefits without exceeding the body’s requirements.

For relaxation and sleep support, Magnesium Glycinate is best taken in the evening. For muscle recovery and general wellness, it can be taken with meals throughout the day.

Magnesium Glycinate Key Mechanisms

Relaxation and Stress Reduction

• Increases gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) activity in the brain, promoting calmness and relaxation [1].
• Regulates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis to moderate stress responses [2].

Sleep Quality

• Enhances sleep duration and quality by supporting melatonin production and calming the nervous system [3].
• Reduces nighttime muscle cramps and restlessness, leading to uninterrupted sleep [4].

Muscle and Recovery

• Facilitates muscle relaxation by balancing calcium levels and preventing excessive muscle contractions [5].
• Reduces muscle soreness and improves recovery through its role in energy metabolism and electrolyte balance [6].

Cardiovascular and Bone Health

• Supports healthy blood pressure by relaxing vascular smooth muscle [7].
• Promotes bone density by aiding calcium absorption and deposition into bones [8].

Synergies with other Marco’s Grounds™ Ingredients

• Vitamin B6: Enhances magnesium absorption and efficacy in reducing stress.
• L-Theanine: Amplifies calming and stress-relieving effects.
• Zinc: Supports synergistic effects on immune function and metabolic health.

References

1. Eby, G. A., & Eby, K. L. (2006). Rapid recovery from major depression using magnesium treatment. Medical Hypotheses, 67(2), 362–370.
2. Boyle, N. B., Lawton, C., & Dye, L. (2017). The effects of magnesium supplementation on subjective anxiety and stress—a systematic review. Nutrients, 9(5), 429.
3. Abbasi, B., Kimiagar, M., Sadeghniiat, K., Shirazi, M. M., Hedayati, M., & Rashidkhani, B. (2012). The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 17(12), 1161.
4. Romero, J. R., & Sanderson, W. C. (2000). The role of magnesium in muscle function and recovery. American Journal of Therapeutics, 7(4), 267–273.
5. de Baaij, J. H., Hoenderop, J. G., & Bindels, R. J. (2015). Magnesium in man: Implications for health and disease. Physiological Reviews, 95(1), 1–46.
6. Wester, P. O. (1987). Magnesium. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 45(5), 1305–1312.
7. Houston, M. (2011). The role of magnesium in hypertension and cardiovascular disease. The Journal of Clinical Hypertension, 13(11), 843–847.
8. Rude, R. K., & Shils, M. E. (2006). Magnesium. In Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease (10th ed., pp. 223–247).