{"product_id":"natural-factors-magnesium-bisglycinate-400-mg-230-g","title":"Natural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate 400 mg (230 g)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNatural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate 400 mg is a powder that provides 400 mg of magnesium, from magnesium bisglycinate, in each serving. Helps to maintain normal muscle function, including the heart muscle. It comes in a 230 g tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Magnesium Bisglycinate 400 mg is licensed for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80128393. The licence also lists:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to maintain normal electrolyte balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps in energy metabolism and tissue formation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps to maintain the body's ability to metabolize nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA factor in the maintenance of good health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat magnesium bisglycinate is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium is a mineral found in pumpkin seeds, almonds, spinach, black beans and whole grains. In a supplement it is always bound to something else, and the partner decides the form: oxide, citrate, malate or glycinate, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn magnesium bisglycinate, each magnesium atom is bonded to two molecules of glycine, the smallest amino acid. Chemists call this kind of bond a chelate. Glycinate and bisglycinate are both used on labels for this form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient list is short. Each serving gives you 400 mg of elemental magnesium from magnesium bisglycinate, and the only non-medicinal ingredient is citric acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares with the 200 mg powder and capsules\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNatural Factors product\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMagnesium per serving\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium Bisglycinate 400 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder, 230 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowder, 120 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tub is the high-strength powder, with twice the magnesium per serving of the 200 mg powder. The capsules suit people who would rather not mix a drink. Natural Factors also makes Natural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate Plus L-Theanine, which pairs magnesium with a second ingredient in a 90-capsule bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults 19 and over take 1 serving once a day, or half a serving once or twice a day. Some people may experience diarrhoea, and the tub should be kept out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want a magnesium bisglycinate they can drink, and who like being able to split the daily amount into two half servings. The powder is a good fit for anyone who struggles with capsules or who takes several supplements and wants fewer pills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Factors Magnesium Bisglycinate 400 mg FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much magnesium is in one serving?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e400 mg of elemental magnesium, from magnesium bisglycinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else is in the powder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitric acid is the only non-medicinal ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I split the dose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The directions allow half a serving once or twice a day as well as one full serving once a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it licensed in Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It bears NPN 80128393 and is licensed for sale by Health Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-factors\"\u003eNatural Factors supplements\u003c\/a\u003e or the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/magnesium\"\u003emagnesium range\u003c\/a\u003e. Orders over $99 ship free in Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Natural Factors","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51361094860903,"sku":"NF01695","price":36.97,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1709\/1189\/files\/1695-6_MagnesiumBisglycinate_400mg_BOT350PANO_E.png?v=1794263512","url":"https:\/\/checkout.vitasave.ca\/products\/natural-factors-magnesium-bisglycinate-400-mg-230-g","provider":"Vitasave","version":"1.0","type":"link"}