Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate 90 Capsules is a food supplement providing 120 mg of magnesium per vegetarian capsule, in the chelated form magnesium bisglycinate. It has a short ingredient list, making it a straightforward option for topping up magnesium intake.

Key Features

• Chelated magnesium form: contains magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. NHS guidance notes that organic forms of magnesium like this may be better tolerated than poorly absorbed inorganic forms, such as magnesium oxide.
• Precise per-capsule dose: each capsule provides 120 mg of magnesium (32% of the Nutrient Reference Value), making it easy to control and adjust daily intake.
• Flexible dosing: take 1 to 4 capsules daily in divided doses with meals, so the amount can be tailored to individual needs or a healthcare professional's advice.
• Minimal, allergen-free ingredient list: free from gluten-containing cereals, crustaceans, eggs, fish, milk, molluscs, peanuts, soybeans and celery, and suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
• Supports nervous system function and reduced tiredness: magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system and to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

What makes magnesium glycinate different from other forms of magnesium?

Magnesium glycinate (magnesium bisglycinate) is an organic, chelated form in which magnesium is bound to the amino acid glycine. According to NHS guidance, organic forms of magnesium like this may be better tolerated than poorly absorbed inorganic forms, such as magnesium oxide, which are more likely to have a laxative effect.

Does one capsule provide all the magnesium I need each day?

One capsule provides 120 mg of magnesium, which is 32% of the Nutrient Reference Value (375 mg). Most adults also get magnesium from food, so whether you need more than one capsule depends on your diet and any advice from a healthcare professional.

Can I take this if I'm pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking medication?

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a health condition, or are taking any medication, speak to a healthcare professional before taking this product, as advised on the label.

Is it safe to take the maximum dose of four capsules a day?

Four capsules provide 480 mg of magnesium, which is above the 400 mg a day that NHS guidance says supplemental magnesium can provide without a risk of harm such as diarrhoea. Only take the maximum dose if directed by a healthcare professional.

Each vegetarian capsule provides:

*Nutrient Reference Value

Other ingredients: ascorbyl palmitate; vegetarian capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose).

This product is free from gluten-containing cereals, crustaceans, eggs, fish, milk, molluscs, peanuts, soybeans and celery, and is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It is made without genetically modified ingredients.

Take 1 to 4 vegetarian capsules daily, in divided doses, with meals, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Swallow each capsule whole with water.

Do not exceed the stated daily dose. NHS guidance advises that taking more than 400 mg of magnesium a day from supplements may cause diarrhoea; four capsules of this product provide 480 mg, so the maximum dose should not be taken for extended periods without advice from a healthcare professional.

If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a health condition, or take any medication, speak to a healthcare professional before use.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

Use only if the safety seal is intact. Keep out of reach of children.

Based on NHS guidance on magnesium supplements generally, taking more than the recommended amount may cause diarrhoea, nausea, facial flushing, lethargy or cramping. Organic (chelated) forms of magnesium such as magnesium glycinate may be less likely to cause a laxative effect than less well-absorbed inorganic forms, such as magnesium oxide, though individual tolerance varies. This is not a complete list of possible reactions; if you experience any adverse effect, stop taking the product and seek medical advice.