Magnesium Bisglycinate

Magnesium Bisglycinate, from Vitobest® is a dietary supplement formulated with magnesium bisglycinate of Albion™, developed under the patented system TRAACS® (The Real Amino Acid Chelate System), which guarantees a real, stable, and clinically effective chelation^1,2.

Magnesium is an essential mineral for energy metabolism, electrolyte balance, the nervous system, muscle function, and bone health⁵. The amino chelated form used in this product offers superior absorption and excellent digestive tolerance, without the laxative effects that other forms such as magnesium oxide or citrate present³.

What is a chelate and why is it important.

Chelation is a process by which a mineral such as magnesium stably binds to an organic ligand, such as glycine. This complex forms a sturdy ring structure that:

• It protects the mineral during digestion, allowing it to reach the intestine intact¹.
• It is absorbed as if it were a small protein nutrient (peptide), which allows it to pass into the intestine through a different pathway than normal minerals. Thanks to this, it does not compete with other minerals such as calcium, iron or zinc, and its absorption is more efficient^2,3.
• Furthermore, it does not get blocked by substances present in food, such as phytates in whole wheat bread, oxalates in spinach or cocoa, or plant fibers. This ensures a constant and safe absorption, even in people with delicate digestion or diets rich in vegetables¹.

The difference between a real chelate and a simple unreacted mixture is fundamental: only products made under TRAACS® they guarantee a complete chelation, verified through techniques such as FT-IR, liquid chromatography and differential thermal analysis².

Advantages of TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate:

• Superior absorption: up to 5 times more than magnesium oxide³.
• Without laxative effects.
• High digestive tolerance, even in patients with gastric sensitivity or dysbiosis².
• Chemical stability in acidic and alkaline conditions.
• Compatibility with other nutrients: it does not interfere with the absorption of calcium, zinc, or iron.
• Purity and safety: free from contaminants, traceable and validated by more than 80 clinical studies².

Vitobest® used for this supplement vegetable capsules (VegeCaps) suitable for vegan diets and free from titanium dioxide.

Product Claims:

• Magnesium helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue.
• Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.
• Magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism.
• Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the muscles.
• Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of bones in normal conditions.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of teeth in normal conditions.
• Magnesium contributes to the process of cell division.

Bibliography:

¹Ashmead HD. The absorption and metabolism of mineral amino acid chelates. Albion Laboratories, Inc., 2001.

²Albion Human Nutrition. TRAACS®—The Real Amino Acid Chelate System. . https://balchem.com/human-nutrition/our-brands/traacs/

³Schuette SA, Lashner BA, et al. Bioavailability of magnesium diglycinate vs. magnesium oxide in healthy volunteers. J Am Coll Nutr. 1994;13(5):429–432.

⁴EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of health claims related to magnesium. EFSA Journal. 2010;8(10):1807.

⁵Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 of the Commission of May 16, 2012, regarding the list of authorized health claims of food.