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Chelated Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg
Carlson
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(266 ratings)
Magnesium 400 mg
Score 70.0
A Carlson magnesium blend featuring good glycinate but also less effective oxide, offered at a high price and with limited customer feedback.
Quantity: 240 Tablet(s)Servings size: 2 Tablet(s) (120 servings)
Selected goals:
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General Health
Energy
Stress Relief
Heart Health
Bone Health
leaderboard Score 70.0
A Carlson magnesium blend featuring good glycinate but also less effective oxide, offered at a high price and with limited customer feedback.
Carlson's reputation for quality is a plus, and the inclusion of Magnesium Glycinate Chelate is a strong asset for this product, making it effective for stress, sleep, and muscle function due to its superior absorption. However, the decision to blend it with Magnesium Oxide is a significant drawback. This often happens to increase elemental magnesium yield cheaply, but it means a substantial portion of the magnesium may pass through the digestive system unabsorbed, potentially causing laxative effects. The relatively high price per serving and the very limited number of reviews compared to other products make it a less competitive choice, especially when purer, more bioavailable chelated options exist at comparable or better price points.
- Contains highly bioavailable Magnesium Glycinate Chelate.
- Carlson is a reputable brand.
- Includes lower bioavailability Magnesium Oxide.
- High price per serving for a blend with oxide.
- Very low review count, less user feedback.
- May cause mild laxative effects due to Magnesium Oxide.
$42.33($0.35 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 42.33 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1 Gram(s) |
| Protein | 1 Gram(s) |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Glycinate Chelate) | 400 mg |
Categories
Magnesium 70.0
The blend of highly bioavailable glycinate with less effective oxide, combined with a higher price and limited reviews, makes this product a moderate choice for magnesium supplementation.
Goals
Stress Relief 80.0
Magnesium glycinate is excellent for calming, making it effective for stress, but not as potent as a pure glycinate.
Mood Support 80.0
Magnesium glycinate is strong for mood balance, offering good support for this goal.
Sleep Support 80.0
Magnesium glycinate is highly effective for sleep, making this product beneficial for restful sleep.
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