Glossary

Magnesium glycinate

A magnesium salt in which magnesium is bound to the amino acid glycine.

Reviewed August 4, 2026

What it is

Magnesium glycinate is a supplemental form of magnesium.

What it does

It supplies magnesium and is often selected for gastrointestinal tolerability.

What it does not do

Its chemical form alone does not establish that it treats anxiety or insomnia.

Dosage and forms

Compare elemental magnesium per serving rather than compound weight alone.

Sources

Sources

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