what is the difference between magnesium glycinate and citrate? bulksupplements offers both products, which one should i buy
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the different types of magnesium are indicated for different health effects. i bought glycinate as recommended by my naturopath doctor because it has a calming effect and promotes better sleep. I am not an expert but i think magnesium citrate is used to help blood sugar , magnesium malate for pain, and there is something for heart health too.Try asking a doctor because dosage matters and he can match your supplements to medication and your health history.
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I suggest you check out www.gotmag.com. They are both good; one works for some people and the other works for others. In general I would say that glycinate is better, but that is my body speaking. You might also check out the magnesium advocacy group on face book which often speaks to this question. Keep adding the magnesium; you will feel better for it.
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Magnesium Citrate is such a laxative that it is dosed before a colon exam! Versus this Magnesium Glycinate, easiest gastrointestinal Mag & this lower-priced & pure bulk form w/o bad additives/fillers often in pre-encapsulated. You can drink or put into capsules yourself (PureCaps on Amazon best). If you prefer flavored, Vitacost's Kirkman Buffered Mag.Gly tastes good w/o bad additives/fillers & is comparably priced :)
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Glycinate is the best absorbed. Least likely to cause diarrhea. You need a small; small dose. Look at Dr Thomas Levy's book Death by Calcium.
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Magnesium citrate is magnesium with citric acid and has a laxative effect. Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form of magnesium with high bio-availability and absorbtion. Magnesium glycinate would be preferred when using Magnesium to correct a deficiency. It is also gentle on your stomach and intestines, making it a more "user friendly" form of Mg supplement. Hope that helps you make your decision.
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If you're looking for a real good magnesium supplement take a look at this one Zahler Magnesium Citrate, All Natural Supplement with Maximum Absorption, Helps Maintain Normal Muscle and Nerve Function, Certified Kosher, 200mg, 60 Capsules this is Magnesium citrate which is the most effective from of Magnesium. This supplement has really helped me tons!
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According to the Designs for Health website, under ingredients it lists "Magnesium (TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate Buffered - from Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate and Magnesium Oxide)"
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Everything I read/see is that this product contains magnesium citrate (400 mg) only, not calcium.
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Haven't tried the citrate so not sure how they compare. It barely effects my bowels but the huge difference I finds is in my muscles. It is a great product
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Citracal Maximum does "not" have magnesium in it. If you want magnesium, then you have to buy Citracal, PLUS-magnesium.
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I do not believe there is any magnesium in citracal, only ca citrate and d3, there is magnesium in other ingredients portion, it does not state the amount
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I buy this from my physician at his office. It does come in several forms. I have the Magnesium (glycinate). They are hypoallergenic. The ingredients are magnesium 120 mg per capsule, ascorbyl palmitate (fat soluble vitamin c) 10 mg. per capsule. Other ingredients are vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water) Recommendations are 1 to 4 capsules daily with meals, in divided doses. Hope this is helpful.
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No. The entire reason I purchased a Magnesium Glycinate preparation in capsules rather than a Magnesium Oxide preparation (like MagOx tablets) is that it is felt to be far more absorbable and therefore more bioavailable in the glycinate form. There is a book called "Beat Your A-Fib" by Steven Ryan, Phd that explains the benefits of magnesium glycinate over magnesium oxide. Best wishes,
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There is no difference. It's the same product, just marketed under a different name. So you can use it to supplement or you can use it for full formula feeding.
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Label information is always available on www.Solgar.com or please follow this link: http://www.solgar.com/SolgarProducts/Magnesium-Citrate-Tablets.htm
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the label says "free from sugar,soy,dairy,yeast,gluten, or additives. the supplemental facts box list only magnesium glycinate at 100%. it appears to be safe for anyone.
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Magnesium Glycinate is actually 2 ingredients because the Magnesium is bound to the amino-acid Glysine
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Maggie, I do not know the answer to your question. However, my landlord used a brand of PGX and loves the product. I did not respond well at all and moved on to Magnesium Citrate powder. It took me awhile to get the right amount for my system but the powder really works for me. Hope something here has helped.
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The basic difference is that citrate is better absorbed by the body versus gluconate.
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As far as I know it is. The only ingredient besides the magnesium glycinate is the cellulose for the capsule. I am gluten sensitive and I have been taking this magnesium for about a year or so and have no problems. You can always open the capsule and just take the contents in some water. I find that Pur Encapsulations is one of the best line on vitamins etc and as the name says the encapsulations are pure.
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They make different kinds to satisfy their customers choices. Some want it with calcium, others do not. I prefer to get the one with calcium because it provides with with your calcium intake which is great for the body. If you take in a lot of calcium a day then I would get the one without calcium. I have tried both. They both get you results. Either choice you make you cannot go wrong. They both work great.