The Solgar Chelated Magnesium is a dietary supplement in tablets, with 100mg of magnesium per tablet. The full daily dose of four tablets provides 400mg of magnesium, which is 107% of the Reference Dietary Intake, in a combination of two forms, bisglycinate and oxide. The package contains 100 tablets.
It is aimed at adults who want to spread the intake of magnesium throughout the day rather than taking it all at once, people with a sensitive digestive system who prefer smaller doses of 100mg, and those who follow a vegan diet and are looking for a corresponding formulation.
Magnesium absorption mainly occurs in the small intestine, through two parallel mechanisms. The first is active and saturated, it works well in small amounts and quickly reaches a plateau. The second is passive diffusion, it depends on concentration and takes over when the dose increases. The practical conclusion is known in nutritional science: smaller doses, spread throughout the day, are proportionally better utilized than a large one.
This is exactly the logic of the formula. Instead of one tablet with the whole dose, the product provides 100mg per tablet and recommends four tablets with meals. In the chelated form, magnesium is bound to glycine, the smallest amino acid, forming bisglycinate magnesium. Thus the metal travels within a molecule that the intestine recognizes as a peptide rather than a free ion, which the company associates with better stomach tolerance. The oxide accompanying the chelated form offers a high content of elemental magnesium per unit of weight.
According to the product presentation by Solgar, the Chelated Magnesium is positioned for the following:
The above formulations are attributed to the producer.
It suits adults who want to fully cover the reference daily intake of magnesium, with a dose spread over meals. It suits people who have tried other forms of magnesium and found them heavy for their stomach. It suits those who follow a vegan diet, as the product is declared suitable. It also suits people with intense physical activity and increased electrolyte loss.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. People with kidney failure or neuromuscular disease should not take magnesium without medical guidance.
Main ingredients per 4 tablets: Magnesium (as bisglycinate and oxide) 400mg (107% RDI), i.e. 100mg per tablet.
Other ingredients: Bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose. Coating agents: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, vegetable glycerine (from palm oil and coconut). Anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Free from: Sugar, salt, sodium, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners or artificial flavors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Tablets.
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, four (4) tablets daily, preferably with meals.
With four tablets a day, the 100-tablet package lasts for twenty-five days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Keep a two-hour gap between taking magnesium and tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics. At high doses, magnesium may cause soft stools or stomach discomfort. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or have a health condition, consult your doctor before use. Store the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
Each tablet provides 100mg of magnesium, so four are needed for the 400mg full daily dose. Spreading the dose over meals helps with absorption.
The instructions say to take with meals. Spreading the dose throughout the day is usually easier on the digestive system than a single intake.
Here the magnesium is bound to glycine and combined with oxide, while in Magnesium Citrate it is bound to citric acid. Both provide 400mg in the full dose, but with a different number of tablets and different tolerance by individuals.
It means that the metal is bound to an amino acid, here glycine, forming a stable complex instead of a free ion.
Yes, the producer declares it vegan, without dairy, soy, wheat, gluten or yeast.
No, the producer's statement explicitly says that the product is sodium and salt free.
At the full dose of four tablets a day, it covers twenty-five days.
People with kidney failure or neuromuscular disease should not take magnesium without medical guidance, as its elimination depends on kidney function.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended to prevent, treat or diagnose a human disease.
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Tel: 800 116 80 68
Main ingredients per 4 tablets: Magnesium (as bisglycinate and oxide) 400mg (107% RDI), i.e. 100mg per tablet.
Other ingredients: Bulking agent: microcrystalline cellulose. Coating agents: hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, vegetable glycerine (from palm oil and coconut). Anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide.
Free from: Sugar, salt, sodium, starch, gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners or artificial flavors. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Tablets.
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, four (4) tablets daily, preferably with meals.
With four tablets per day, the 100-tablet package is sufficient for twenty-five days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Keep a two-hour gap between taking magnesium and tetracycline or quinoline antibiotics. High doses of magnesium may cause loose stools or stomach discomfort. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a health condition, consult your doctor before use. Keep the product in a cool, dry place, away from children.
