Vimergy Magnesium Glycinate

The amount of elemental magnesium depends on the current serving size and formulation, so the Supplement Facts panel should be checked before dosing. The weight of magnesium glycinate itself is not the same as the amount of elemental magnesium it supplies.

Magnesium glycinate binds magnesium to the amino acid glycine and is often chosen for its tolerability and absorption. Magnesium oxide contains a high percentage of elemental magnesium by weight but is generally less well absorbed and more likely to have a laxative effect.

Many people take magnesium glycinate with food or in the evening because it is commonly associated with relaxation, but the label directions take priority. Magnesium can interfere with medicines such as levothyroxine and certain antibiotics, so doses may need to be separated.

It can provide supplemental magnesium, but a confirmed deficiency may require a clinician to determine the cause and appropriate dose. People with kidney disease should seek medical advice before using magnesium supplements because impaired kidneys may not clear excess magnesium safely.