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Magnesium Glycinate Powder (164 G)
Magnesium Glycinate in a convenient powder Provides a gentle form of magnesium that is less likely to cause loose stools1,2 Helps maintain proper muscle function, including heart muscle Supports nutrient and energy metabolism Aids in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth Offers 205 mg of magnesium per scoop Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 metabolic reactions. It is involved in maintaining muscle function, nutrient metabolism, and muscle contraction, among several other important physiological roles.3 Magnesium helps maintain bone health by regulating parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitriol production, which helps increase calcium absorption and minimize the risk of calcium deficiency.4,5 In Canada, it is estimated that more than one-third of adolescents and adults have an inadequate magnesium intake, with the intake being even higher among the elderly.6,7 Magnesium glycinate (also known as magnesium bisglycinate) is a highly water-soluble amino acid chelate composed of magnesium and two glycine molecules. Clinical evidence indicates that magnesium glycinate has a significantly higher bioavailability than magnesium oxide and is less likely to cause a laxative effect.1,2 Magnesium glycinate supplementation has been shown to decrease the severity of muscle cramps.2 In a clinical trial of 86 healthy pregnant women experiencing recurrent muscle cramps, 300 mg of magnesium glycinate supplementation for four weeks reduced both the frequency and intensity of leg cramps.2 REFERENCES 1. Schuette S, Lashner B, Janghobani M.Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition.1994, 18: 430-435. 2. Supakatisant C Phupong V.Maternal and Child Nutrition.2015, 11(2): 129-145. 3. Volpe S.Advances in Nutrition.2013, 378S-383S. 4. Zofkovà I, Nemcikova P, Matucha P.Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine.2013, 51(8): 1555-1561. 5. Fong J and Khan A.Canadian Family Physician.2012, 58: 158-162. 6. Health Canada. (2012). Are Canadian adolescents meeting their nutritional needs through food intake alone? Retrieved from: https://www.canada.ca/content/dam/hc-sc/migration/hc-sc/fn-an/alt_formats/pdf/surveill/nutrition/commun/art-nutr-adol-eng.pdf 7. Health Canada. (2012). Are Canadian adults meeting their nutritional needs through food intake alone? Retrieved from: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/surveill/nutrition/commun/art-nutr-adult-eng.php
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