Vitakruid Magnesium 150 bisglycinate 90 tablets

Vitakruid Magnesium 150 bisglycinate 90 tablets – Mineral supplement

Magnesium bound to glycine
Magnesium bisglycinate is a compound consisting of magnesium and two (bis) molecules of the amino acid glycine. This sweet-tasting substance is non-essential, meaning that our body produces the amino acid itself in the liver. Nevertheless, standalone glycine supplements are widely used. Surgery, dieting, rapid growth or intensive exercise are factors that can make glycine supplementation a valuable addition to one’s diet.

Incidentally, you consume a considerable amount of glycine when you take Magnesium Bisglycinate 150. A magnesium bisglycinate compound that provides 150 mg of magnesium actually contains no less than 600 mg of glycine!

Organic and chelated forms
Magnesium malate, taurate, bisglycinate and citrate are organically bound forms of magnesium. Inorganic forms of magnesium, such as magnesium chloride, magnesium oxide and magnesium sulphate, are less bioavailable and are therefore absorbed less effectively. For example, magnesium sulphate has a bioavailability of only 4%. This means that a dose of 200 mg of magnesium sulphate is effective for a mere 8 mg.

Your daily diet generally contains inorganically bound magnesium. These are the forms found in the soil and absorbed by the plants you eat every day. Examples include magnesium oxide and magnesium carbonate. Your body therefore absorbs only a small proportion of the magnesium you consume through your regular diet.

The best forms we know of are magnesium chelates such as magnesium taurate, magnesium malate and magnesium bisglycinate. The structure of an amino acid chelate is so strong that our gastric juices cannot break it down. This is due to the amino acids in the chelate form, which act, as it were, as a protective layer for the magnesium. Magnesium bisglycinate therefore reaches our intestines as a whole element, where our body then absorbs this valuable mineral. Furthermore, its amino acid-chelated nature results in fewer stomach and intestinal complaints compared to non-chelated forms of magnesium.

High bioavailability of elemental magnesium
A label must always state the elemental amount of a mineral. The molecular compound magnesium bisglycinate contains 20% of elemental magnesium. That may not seem like very much. However, our body absorbs an elemental amount of 150 mg from 750 mg of magnesium bisglycinate much more effectively than the same amount of elemental magnesium bound to, for example, citrate, oxide or sulphate. And in the case of magnesium, the absorption of the mineral is a far more important factor than the quantity.

L-taurine provides a synergistic effect
Furthermore, we have added L-taurine to the magnesium bisglycinate. This amino acid-like substance is found in significant quantities in meat, fish and shellfish. Synergy was the driving force behind the decision to add L-taurine to this formula. After all, this intercellular substance ensures better absorption of magnesium bisglycinate, which is also active at the intercellular level.

* Approved health claims:
– Magnesium plays a role in bone formation and in maintaining strong bones.
– Magnesium is beneficial for brain function, mood, cell division, memory, learning ability and concentration.
– Magnesium helps maintain normal protein synthesis, a healthy electrolyte balance and normal energy-yielding metabolism.
– Magnesium is important for strong teeth.
– Magnesium is good for the muscles and the nervous system
– Magnesium helps to reduce tiredness and listlessness.

* Reference Intake
** No RI identified

Ingredients
Magnesium bisglycinate, microcrystalline cellulose (anti-caking agent), L-taurine, stearic acid (anti-caking agent), HPC, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), HPMC (glazing agent), glycerol (humectant)

Usage
Take 1 to 3 tablets a day, unless otherwise advised.

This product is a food supplement.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

A varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle are important. A dietary supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet.

Keep out of reach of young children.

Store in a dry, sealed container at room temperature, unless otherwise stated on the label.

Consult a healthcare professional before taking supplements if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition