Mineral

Magnesium bisglycinate

Magnesium bisglycinate binds one magnesium ion to two glycine molecules, forming a chelated mineral complex. This form provides approximately 14% elemental magnesium by weight.

Magnesium helps activate ATP, the body's cellular energy currency, and supports normal muscle contraction and nervous-system function.

In everyday life, Magnesium Bisglycinate supports more comfortable muscle relaxation, a settled nervous system and an easier transition into your evening routine.

The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound.

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Ingredient overview

What it is

Magnesium bisglycinate binds one magnesium ion to two glycine molecules, forming a chelated mineral complex. This form provides approximately 14% elemental magnesium by weight.

  • Scientific identity: Magnesium Bisglycinate; ingredient form: Magnesium bis-glycinate chelate, 2:1.
  • How it works: Enters as a chelate: The magnesium ion is held inside two glycine molecules in a stable ring, so it travels through the gut bound rather than free. Absorbed with less osmotic pull: Because less free magnesium is left loose in the intestine, it draws in less water than poorly absorbed salts such as the oxide.
  • Primary function: Magnesium helps activate ATP, the body's cellular energy currency, and supports normal muscle contraction and nervous-system function.
  • What it supports: Magnesium Bisglycinate supports more comfortable muscle relaxation, a settled nervous system and an easier transition into your evening routine.
  • Important consideration: The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound.

Formulation rationale

Why we use it

CARPEDIEM selected Magnesium Bisglycinate for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

  • Formulation purpose: Magnesium helps activate ATP, the body's cellular energy currency, and supports normal muscle contraction and nervous-system function.
  • Used in: CARPEDIEM SleepTime and CARPEDIEM Women’s Sleep & Wellness Stack.
  • Works alongside: Magnesium Bisglycinate complements L-Theanine and Melatonin to support balanced daily mineral nutrition.
  • Meaningful contribution: Magnesium Bisglycinate supports more comfortable muscle relaxation, a settled nervous system and an easier transition into your evening routine. Provides magnesium bound to glycine, a form chosen for comfortable everyday use.
  • Quality and scientific context: The elemental mineral amount is more meaningful than the weight of its source compound. 1 ingredient-specific study is included because the research reports a relevant benefit.

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

Why wrapping magnesium in an amino acid changes how the gut handles it.

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Wrapped in glycine.

The magnesium ion sits inside two glycine molecules - a chelate - so it travels through the gut bound rather than loose.

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Chemical form

Bis-glycinate chelate, 2 glycine to 1 magnesium

Elemental magnesium

~14 per cent by weight

Absorption

Amino-acid route - gentler on the gut

Role in the body

Partners ATP across 300+ enzymes

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

All key functions

The complete functional profile connected with this ingredient.

Supports normal muscle relaxation and healthy neuromuscular function throughout the day.

Helps the body activate ATP, the energy molecule used by hundreds of cellular processes.

Provides magnesium bound to glycine, a form chosen for comfortable everyday use.

Contributes to normal nervous-system activity and a more balanced evening routine.

Supports electrolyte balance and the coordinated movement of muscles and nerves.

Helps maintain the mineral foundation needed for normal bone and muscle health.

Supports more comfortable muscle relaxation, a settled nervous system and an easier transition into your evening routine.

Pairs with L-Theanine and Melatonin to support a more complete and scientifically balanced formula.

Selected research

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Products containing Magnesium bisglycinate

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Complementary by function

Ingredient intelligence

How it works

Why wrapping magnesium in an amino acid changes how the gut handles it.

Step 01 / 04

Wrapped in glycine.

The magnesium ion sits inside two glycine molecules - a chelate - so it travels through the gut bound rather than loose.

01 04

Chemical form

Bis-glycinate chelate, 2 glycine to 1 magnesium

Elemental magnesium

~14 per cent by weight

Absorption

Amino-acid route - gentler on the gut

Role in the body

Partners ATP across 300+ enzymes

Descriptive of the ingredient's established biology. Not a claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.