Description
Swanson Albion Magnesium Glycinate delivers mineral support you can count on for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and more. Magnesium also offers cardiovascular support and promotes healthy blood pressure levels. Each capsule contains 133 mg of Albion® amino acid chelated magnesium. Magnesium has long been popular for its soothing properties. Studies now suggest a link between magnesium and stress. Intakes of 300-500 mg per day may help promote healthy levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, by influencing the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. Learn more about magnesium glycinate on our blog.
This product is formulated with Albion® chelated magnesium. Albion buffered magnesium is a thoughtfully engineered ingredient, not a simple blend. The magnesium bisglycinate and magnesium oxide are carefully combined using a special technology that creates a cohesive, unified product. This results in scientifically validated improved bioavailability, meaning your body can better absorb and utilize the ingredients in your supplement, maximizing effectiveness and value.
What Makes Chelated Mineral Glycinates So Superior? First we need to understand the chelation process. Chelation is the result of minerals becoming chemically bound to amino acids in a very specific manner. Chelation occurs during the digestive process to facilitate transport of minerals across the intestinal wall so that they may be utilized throughout the body. Amino acids are not the only "chelators" available, but they are ideal for minerals. The body is very efficient at absorbing individual amino acids, and Albion has identified the amino acid glycine as the preferred molecule for creating organic chelated minerals. Glycine is readily identified and absorbed across the intestinal wall, and Albion's glycinate chelates are actually small enough to transport right into the cells themselves!