Magnesium glycinate
Magnesium glycinate, also known as magnesium diglycinate or magnesium bisglycinate, is the magnesium salt of glycinate. The compound is sold as a dietary supplement. It contains 14.1% elemental magnesium by mass.
Magnesium glycinate is also often "buffered" with magnesium oxide but it is also available in its pure non-buffered magnesium glycinate form.
Uses
Magnesium glycinate has been studied with applicability to patients with a bowel resection or pregnancy-induced leg cramps.A 2013 systematic review suggested that higher dietary magnesium intake may be linked to reduced depression symptoms and that magnesium supplementation could help treat or prevent depression.
The chelate bond with the amino acid glycine ensures above-average bioavailability, resulting in improved magnesium uptake. At the same time, gastrointestinal discomfort decreases significantly, making it particularly suitable for sensitive consumers in dietary supplements and medical foods.