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.