Magnesium glycinate (or bisglycinate) is a highly bioavailable form of magnesium made by chelating magnesium to the amino acid glycine. Chelated magnesium is a unique preparation method that offers increased stability, better bioavailability, and less chance of impacting the digestive tract.
Magnesium glycinate is thought to be one of the most relaxing forms of magnesium, partly because of what it is chelated to, in this case glycine. Glycine (also known as 2-Aminoacetic Acid) is an amino acid and a neurotransmitter. It has a broad range of roles in the body, from regulating blood sugar to faciliating the production DNA and RNA. It is also one of three amino acids that your body uses to make glutathione, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Although glycine can be both excitatory and inhibitory, many people find it relaxing on the nervous system. Studies show that higher levels of this amino acid may, help you fall asleep more quickly, reduce symptoms of insomnia and promote deeper more restful sleep.
Which magnesium to use
We recommend people try different forms of magnesium to see which form they prefer. Some of our customers like to take magnesium malate in the morning and magnesium glycinate in the evening. It's important to listen to your body and find the form and dose that works for you.