JS Health Advanced Magnesium+ Glycinate & Citrate 201mg, 60 Tablets

Three of the best-absorbed forms of magnesium in one tablet. JS Health Advanced Magnesium+ combines magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate and magnesium amino acid chelate to give you 201 mg of elemental magnesium per tablet (402 mg per daily dose). It's a gentle, vegan formula from a much-loved Australian brand, made to help your muscles relax, support your energy, and fit easily into your evening wind-down.

Why the form of magnesium matters

Not all magnesium is equal. Each supplement pairs magnesium with a "carrier" molecule, and that carrier changes how well it dissolves and how much your body can actually absorb.

• Magnesium glycinate (bisglycinate): magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. This chelated form is gentle on the stomach and well tolerated. Glycine is itself a calming amino acid that acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and spinal cord.
• Magnesium citrate: magnesium bound to citric acid. It dissolves readily, and studies show organic forms like citrate are better absorbed than inorganic forms such as magnesium oxide (Walker et al., 2003, Magnesium Research; Lindberg et al., 1990, Journal of the American College of Nutrition).
• Magnesium amino acid chelate: magnesium bound to amino acids, a well-tolerated form that adds to the total magnesium per tablet.
• Compared with magnesium oxide: oxide is common in cheap supplements because it packs a lot of magnesium into a small tablet, but it's poorly soluble and only a small fraction is absorbed (Firoz & Graber, 2001, Magnesium Research).

How magnesium works in the body

Magnesium is a cofactor for more than 300 enzyme systems. Your cells' energy molecule, ATP, must be bound to magnesium (as Mg-ATP) to be biologically active, which is why magnesium is essential for normal energy production. In muscle, calcium triggers contraction and magnesium helps muscles relax by regulating calcium movement in and out of muscle cells. In the nervous system, magnesium helps regulate nerve signalling, including NMDA receptors (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Magnesium Fact Sheet).

What people commonly use it for

• Helping relieve muscle cramps, spasms and tension when dietary intake is inadequate
• Supporting muscle relaxation and recovery after exercise
• Supporting normal energy production
• Supporting healthy nervous system function
• Part of a calming evening routine

Why you'll love it

• Three premium forms of magnesium, no magnesium oxide
• 201 mg elemental magnesium per tablet
• Vegan, and free from dairy, soy, egg, nuts, fish, crustacea, sesame and artificial colours
• From JS Health, a popular Australian wellness brand

Ingredients (per film-coated tablet)

• Magnesium glycinate dihydrate 434 mg (equiv. magnesium 51 mg)
• Magnesium citrate 626.57 mg (equiv. magnesium 100 mg)
• Magnesium amino acid chelate 250 mg (equiv. magnesium 50 mg)
• Total elemental magnesium: 201 mg per tablet

Size: 60 tablets (30 days at 2 tablets daily).

How to use

Adults: take 1 tablet twice daily with water after food, or as directed by your health professional. Not for use if pregnant, breastfeeding or likely to become pregnant. Store below 25°C. Vitamins and minerals can only be of assistance if dietary intake is inadequate.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. This information is general in nature and not medical advice. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional.

Supplier ref: J S Health Advanced Magnesium Triple Form 60 Film Coated Tablets