Know your Magnesium | Meet Magnesium Glycinate

Did you know each type of magnesium holds different benefits, absorption rates and actions?

Within our AM + PM Bundle both of our formulations are created with Magnesium glycinate. This particular form has been chosen for its higher therapeutic benefits and quality. 

What makes our magnesium different?

Magnesium glycinate is highly absorbable compared to some other forms of magnesium, such as magnesium oxide. This is because glycine, an amino acid and component of magnesium glycinate, facilitates absorption through the intestinal walls. Further, Magnesium glycinate due to it's high glycine content has has been shown to have calming properties supportive of reducing anxiety, stress, insomnia and depression outcomes (3). 

I already take magnesium, how do I know if its any good?

Learn about your most commonly found forms of magnesium here in this quick read, rated from the worst to the best:

- Magnesium Oxide: Interestingly, magnesium oxide is found in a lot of your over-the-counter products and is reported to hold an absorption rate of only 4% (1), meaning it's practically useless and just a filler. If your product currently is mangeisum oxide based I would put it in the bin, it's cheap for a reason! 

- Magnesium Citrate: Magnesium citrate is a form of magnesium that’s bound with citric acid. Magnesium citrate has a great bioavailability so is well absorbed and one of the better on the market(2). We don't opt to use this form as it can have a strong laxative effect - this is great if you're experiencing constipation, but if you're not can land you in a spot of bother! 

-  Magnesium glycinate: our magnesium form of choice, read above for all it's incredible benefits. 

UHEALTH CO is committed to quality, and therapeutic action - this is why we have chosen to use one of the best and most absorbed magnesiums on the market. We would rather you invest your money in a slightly higher cost point to get 96% more benefit than a cheap Magnesium oxide tablet. Try it yourself with our AM+PM Bundle to see the difference in muscle recovery, relaxation, sleep and energy throughout the day. 

 

References: 

1. Blancquaert, L., Vervaet, C., & Derave, W. (2019). Predicting and Testing Bioavailability of Magnesium Supplements. Nutrients, 11(7), 1663. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu11071663

2. Werner, T., Kolisek, M., Vormann, J., Pilchova, I., Grendar, M., Struharnanska, E., & Cibulka, M. (2019). Assessment of bioavailability of Mg from Mg citrate and Mg oxide by measuring urinary excretion in Mg-saturated subjects. Magnesium research, 32(3), 63–71. https://doi.org/10.1684/mrh.2019.0457

3. Kawai, N., Sakai, N., Okuro, M., Karakawa, S., Tsuneyoshi, Y., Kawasaki, N., Takeda, T., Bannai, M., & Nishino, S. (2015). The sleep-promoting and hypothermic effects of glycine are mediated by NMDA receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus. Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology, 40(6), 1405–1416. https://doi.org/10.1038/npp.2014.326