Natural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg Powder delivers 200 mg of elemental magnesium in each 2.4 g serving, in a 240 g tub. Helps to maintain proper muscle function, including the heart muscle. The powder is unflavoured and dissolves in a glass of water.
What Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder is licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80091128. The licence also lists:
Helps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients.
Helps in energy metabolism, tissue formation and bone development.
Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Provides an electrolyte for the maintenance of good health.
Helps to maintain normal electrolyte balance.
What is in each serving
Magnesium bisglycinate is magnesium bound to two molecules of the amino acid glycine. Natural Factors describes this version as pure bisglycinate, non-buffered and fully chelated, which means no magnesium oxide or other salt has been mixed in to raise the number on the label.
The only other ingredient is citric acid. There is no sweetener, colour or flavouring. The tub is free of dairy, gluten, soy, corn and animal products, and it is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It carries the ISURA verified clean and non-GMO marks.
The label notes that magnesium bisglycinate does not need stomach acid to be absorbed, which is one reason people choose it over other forms.
How to take it
Adults take 1 serving (2.4 g) once a day, mixed well into 250 mL of water until it has fully dissolved. Because the powder has no flavour of its own, it can also go into a smoothie or juice. Keep out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
How it compares
At one serving a day, the 240 g tub holds about 100 servings, a little over three months. Natural Factors also sells the same powder in a 120 g tub and as 200 mg capsules for people who would rather not mix a drink.
Who it suits
Adults who want a daily magnesium they can stir into water, people who find tablets hard to swallow, and anyone after a vegan magnesium with nothing added beyond citric acid.
Natural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder FAQ
Does it taste of anything?
It is unflavoured, so it mixes into water or juice without changing the taste much.
How many servings are in the tub?
About 100 servings of 2.4 g.
Is it vegan?
Yes. The label lists it as suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Why does the tub look less than full?
The product is filled by weight, not volume, so the powder can settle in transit.
