Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz by Now Foods – Muscle and Nerve Support Magnesium Powder
Magnesium Bisglycinate powder by Now Foods is a mineral supplement that pairs magnesium with the amino acid glycine in a powder for mixing into liquid. This chelated magnesium formula supplies 250 mg of elemental magnesium per level teaspoon, offering an alternative for adults who prefer a drinkable supplement rather than capsules.
The 8 oz (227 g) bottle contains about 91 servings. Its vegetarian/vegan formula includes citric acid as the other ingredient. Understanding the label matters: the weight of the magnesium bisglycinate compound is not the same as the amount of elemental magnesium, which is the mineral contribution listed per serving.
Key Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz Benefits
- Supports normal muscle and nerve function by supplying a mineral involved in the signals that coordinate everyday muscle activity.
- Assists energy production through magnesium-dependent reactions that help cells use energy from food during their normal daily work.
- Supports enzyme function and bone mineralization, contributing magnesium needed for normal metabolic processes and the mineral structure of healthy bones.
How Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz Works
Magnesium helps enzymes perform the chemical steps that keep cells working. It also partners with ATP, the molecule cells use to transfer energy, so that energy can be used for tasks such as muscle activity and protein production. These are nutritional roles, not a stimulant effect.
Normal nerve signals and muscle responses also depend on the movement of minerals across cell membranes. Magnesium participates in this coordinated mineral activity. In this formula, glycine is part of the magnesium chelate; it is not a separate, independently dosed sleep ingredient. Choose the powder for its magnesium contribution and format, rather than expecting a guaranteed change in how you feel.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Magnesium: Supports normal muscle activity, nerve communication and cellular energy use. By helping enzymes work and partnering with ATP, magnesium makes energy available for everyday cellular tasks. This powder supplies the mineral as magnesium bisglycinate, contributing to magnesium intake alongside food sources rather than replacing them.
Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a measured magnesium powder to mix into water or juice with food.
- Adults who prefer a vegetarian/vegan mineral supplement instead of a capsule-based option.
- People reviewing magnesium intake with a practitioner, particularly when other supplements or medicines also supply magnesium.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Magnesium, Bone Joint and Muscle Support Supplements, and Now Foods Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Mix 1 level teaspoon of powder into at least 6 oz. of juice or water. Take 1 to 2 times daily with food. This product must be diluted into a liquid before ingestion.
Serving Size: 1 Level Teaspoon (approx. 2.5 g)
Servings Per Container: about 91
Magnesium (elemental) (from 2,500 mg Magnesium Bisglycinate) (Albion™) ... 250 mg
Albion™ and the Albion Gold Medallion design are trademarks of Balchem Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Other Ingredients: Citric Acid.
Does Not Contain: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Additional magnesium precautions: Supplemental magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea or abdominal cramping. Impaired kidney function increases the risk of magnesium accumulation and toxicity. Two label servings provide 500 mg of magnesium, exceeding the adult upper limit of 350 mg daily from supplements and medications; review twice-daily use with your clinician. This limit does not include magnesium naturally present in food. Magnesium can reduce absorption of tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics and oral bisphosphonates; ask your pharmacist about dose separation. Diuretics and long-term proton pump inhibitor use can alter magnesium status.
Frequently Asked Questions About Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz
What are the benefits of Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz?
Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz supplies magnesium for normal muscle activity, nerve signaling, energy metabolism and bone mineralization. A level teaspoon provides 250 mg of elemental magnesium in a glycine-bound form. The powder format lets adults take their measured serving in juice or water instead of swallowing capsules. Its purpose is nutritional magnesium support; the form does not guarantee improved sleep, a particular sensation or better results than every other magnesium supplement.
Who should take Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz?
This NOW powder is intended for adults who need additional magnesium and prefer a drinkable, vegetarian/vegan supplement. It is not a children's product. Review the amount with your practitioner, especially if other supplements, antacids or laxatives contain magnesium. Two servings supply 500 mg, above the adult supplemental upper limit of 350 mg daily, so twice-daily use warrants clinician review. Pregnancy, nursing, medication use or a medical condition also require physician consultation under the label directions.
Are there any side effects of taking Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz?
Magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea or cramps; kidney impairment increases toxicity risk. Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Do not eat freshness packet enclosed. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Magnesium interacts with tetracycline/quinolone antibiotics and oral bisphosphonates; ask about dose separation. Diuretics and long-term proton pump inhibitors can alter magnesium status. Dilute before ingestion.
How does Magnesium Bisglycinate 8oz support overall health?
Magnesium supports the everyday work of cells by helping enzymes function and allowing cells to use ATP, their energy-transfer molecule. It also participates in normal nerve communication, muscle contraction and bone structure. This powder adds 250 mg of elemental magnesium per serving to the magnesium you get from food. Follow the label's mixing requirement: use at least 6 oz. of juice or water and take with food, never swallow the dry powder.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.