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NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate 400mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 400 mg

Price/day

€0.19

Dose

400 mg

Servings/pack

180

Pack price

€34.00

Transparency Index

8.4/10

Recommended Highly tolerable form — well suited for evening routines and muscle relaxation.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 9.0/10

Magnesium addresses widespread deficiencies and has a well-established relaxing effect.

Value for money 9.0/10

€0.19 per serving for chelated magnesium is excellent.

Product quality 8.0/10

Albion Minerals chelate, hypoallergenic.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Clearly declares elemental magnesium content and chelate form.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW provides certificates of analysis, but no NSF certification.

Product Description

Each serving (2 capsules) delivers 200 mg magnesium as bisglycinate chelate. Medium-sized capsules with minimal excipients.

What We Like

  • Albion chelate for high absorption
  • Large 180-capsule bottle
  • No laxative effect unlike magnesium oxide

What We’re Missing

  • 2 capsules per serving
  • Bottle is bulky for travel

Usage Recommendation

2 capsules in the evening before bed or around exercise. Take with a meal if you have a sensitive stomach.

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Ingredient dossier

Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Low intake is common. The form significantly affects bioavailability and tolerability.

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