Magnesium Chelate

Chelated Bioavailable Magnesium
A highly absorbable magnesium formula designed to support cardiovascular and bone health, healthy glucose metabolism, and muscle contraction and relaxation.*
Each 2-tablet serving provides 200 mg of elemental magnesium, from magnesium bisglycinate.
• Supports healthy cardiovascular function*
• Supports bone health*
• Supports healthy glucose metabolism*
• Supports muscle contraction and relaxation*
Recommended Use: Take 2 tablets twice per day or as directed by your
health-care provider.
The importance of chelated magnesium
Chelated magnesium has less potential to cause GI complaints, sometimes caused by magnesium supplementation. It allows large amounts to be easily absorbed and retained by the body, helping to support magnesium status. Additionally, the mineral chelate protects magnesium from binding to substances that can impair normal absorption during digestion, enhancing its bioavailability in desired tissues and organs.*
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Magnesium Chelate by Designs for Health is a premium magnesium supplement formulated for better absorption, better tolerance, and effective support throughout the body.*
The formula uses chelated magnesium bisglycinate, meaning the magnesium is bonded to two molecules of glycine, an amino acid naturally found in the body.* This patented chelation process helps protect magnesium from compounds in food, such as phytates and tannins, that can interfere with absorption, while allowing it to use dedicated absorption pathways in the intestine and avoid competition with other minerals.*
Compared to forms such as magnesium oxide alone, the chelated bisglycinate form is more efficiently absorbed and retained by the body.* It is also less likely to cause stomach upset or loose stools, making it suitable for daily use.*
Once absorbed, magnesium supports more than 600 biochemical reactions in the body, including muscle relaxation, energy production, bone health, cardiovascular function, and healthy blood sugar metabolism.*
Magnesium Chelate by Designs for Health is formulated to support muscle relaxation and balanced stress responses, making it a well-rounded option for both physical and mental relaxation.*
Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in more than 600 biochemical reactions in the body, including muscle and nerve function, energy production, and psychological balance.* A healthy magnesium status supports normal muscle relaxation and the body’s response to everyday stress.* Many people in the U.S. do not get enough magnesium from diet alone, making supplementation especially valuable for those with increased needs due to stress or certain medications.*
Magnesium Chelate by Designs for Health is a foundational supplement that supports many of the body's essential daily functions.*
Its key benefits include support for muscle relaxation and healthy bone structure, cellular energy production, healthy blood sugar metabolism, heart health, healthy blood pressure, and balanced stress responses.* Together, these benefits reflect magnesium's broad role throughout the body, from muscle function and energy production to the body's response to everyday stress.*
What makes this formula stand out is its absorption and tolerability.* It uses a chelated form of magnesium bisglycinate, in which the mineral is bonded to the amino acid glycine through a patented process, allowing it to be absorbed via dedicated pathways in the intestine while avoiding competition with other minerals and reducing the stomach discomfort some magnesium supplements may cause.
The recommended use for Magnesium Chelate™ by Designs for Health is 2 tablets twice per day, or as directed by your health-care practitioner.* Each 2-tablet serving provides 200 mg of magnesium in the highly absorbable chelated formFor best results, take it consistently each day to help your body maintain a healthy magnesium status over time.*
Your health-care practitioner may adjust the serving based on your individual needs, health history, or other factors such as higher magnesium demands from stress or certain medications. It is always a good idea to follow your practitioner's guidance to ensure the right amount for your personal health goals.*
What ingredients are in Magnesium Chelate™ and what do they do?Each 2-tablet serving of Magnesium Chelate™ by Designs for Health provides 200 mg of magnesium as magnesium bisglycinate chelate (also known as magnesium glycinate chelate).*
This formula uses a chelated form of magnesium in which the mineral is bonded to the amino acid glycine through a patented process.* This structure allows magnesium to use dedicated absorption pathways in the intestine, helping it bypass mineral competition and reduce the impact of dietary compounds such as phytates that can interfere with uptake.*
With regular, consistent use, Magnesium Chelate™ by Designs for Health is formulated to support muscle relaxation and comfort, physical and mental relaxation, healthy energy production, balanced stress responses, healthy sleep quality, and heart health and healthy blood pressure.*
How noticeable supplementation feels depends on several personal factors, especially starting magnesium status, as nearly half of U.S. adults do not get enough magnesium from food alone.* People with lower magnesium status often experience more noticeable benefits from consistent supplementation.* Diet also plays a role, since processed foods and demineralized water may provide lower amounts of magnesium, increasing the need for supplementation.*
Stress can increase magnesium needs because the body loses magnesium during periods of physical or emotional stress.* Certain medications may also deplete magnesium, while digestive issues can interfere with absorption.* The chelated, buffered form used in this product is designed to support improved absorption and tolerability in these situations.*
Magnesium Chelate™can be used daily when taken as directed — 2 tablets twice per day, or as recommended by your health-care practitioner.
Its chelated form (magnesium bisglycinate) uses a patented bonding process that makes it far less likely to cause the upset stomach or loose stools sometimes associated with other magnesium supplements. It also supports heart health, bone health, energy production, and muscle relaxation.*
Please consult your health-care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, or managing a health condition.
Magnesium Chelate™ stands out from many magnesium supplements because it is formulated for superior absorption, better digestive tolerance, and broad whole-body support.*
The formula uses buffered chelate technology, a process that bonds magnesium to the amino acid glycine.* This buffered chelate system has been shown to provide nearly 4X greater absorption than magnesium oxide alone.** The chelated form is also absorbed through specialized pathways in the intestine that reduce competition with other nutrients, making it less likely to cause loose stools or stomach upset compared to many other magnesium forms.*
While magnesium L-threonate, such as the form used in NeuroMag™, is designed primarily to support brain and cognitive health, Magnesium Glycinate Chelate™ is formulated for more comprehensive daily support, including muscle relaxation, bone health, energy production, heart health, healthy blood sugar metabolism, balanced stress responses, and restful sleep.*
** Hartle JW, Morgan S, Poulsen T. Development of a model for in-vitro comparative absorption of magnesium from five magnesium sources commonly used as dietary supplements. FASEB J. 2016;30(S1):128.6. doi:10.1096/fasebj.30.1_supplement.128.6
Magnesium Chelate
Chelated Magnesium Bisglycinate (200 mg per Serving) for Cardiovascular Function, Bone Health, Glucose Metabolism, Muscle Contraction, and Superior GI Tolerance*
Key Performance Benefits
- Supports healthy cardiovascular function*
- Supports bone health*
- Supports healthy glucose metabolism*
- Supports muscle contraction and relaxation*
What This Product Is
Magnesium Chelate features magnesium bisglycinate, a highly effective and useful form of magnesium. Each 2-tablet serving provides 200 mg of elemental magnesium. This chelated form of magnesium has less potential for unfavorable gastrointestinal symptoms often associated with magnesium supplementation, such as upset stomach or loose stools. A unique patented process forms a stable bond between each magnesium ion and two molecules of the amino acid glycine, making this product well tolerated.*
Magnesium is an essential mineral that serves as a nutrient cofactor for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. The adult human body contains approximately 25 grams of magnesium divided among the skeleton, muscle, blood, and other tissues. Magnesium plays a crucial role in cardiovascular function, blood sugar metabolism, brain health, cellular energy production, and bone structure and function. The chelated form allows large amounts to be easily absorbed and retained, and protects magnesium from binding to substances that can impair normal absorption during digestion.*
Mechanism of Action
Chelated Bisglycinate for Superior Absorption and Tolerance
Magnesium bisglycinate chelate features a stable bond between each magnesium ion and two molecules of glycine, created through a patented process. This chelated form offers superior absorption in the intestine, avoids competition among other nutrients, and has less potential to cause the GI symptoms sometimes associated with magnesium supplementation.*
Cofactor for 300+ Biochemical Reactions
Magnesium serves as a nutrient cofactor for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including cardiovascular function, blood sugar metabolism, brain health, cellular energy production, and bone structure and function.*
Mineral Chelate Protection During Digestion
The mineral chelate protects magnesium from binding to substances that can impair normal absorption during digestion, enhancing its bioavailability in desired tissues and organs. This allows large amounts to be easily absorbed and retained by the body.*
Applications
- Individuals seeking highly absorbable magnesium with superior GI tolerance*
- Those looking for cardiovascular function and bone health support*
- Individuals wanting glucose metabolism and cellular energy support*
- Those needing muscle contraction and relaxation support*
- Individuals who have experienced GI discomfort with other magnesium forms*
Key Ingredients / Formula Highlights
Magnesium (200 mg as Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)
Highly absorbable chelated form with patented stable bond to glycine. Less potential for GI symptoms. Superior intestinal absorption that avoids nutrient competition.*
Tablet Format
Convenient 2-tablet serving. Cofactor for 300+ biochemical reactions. Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan, and non-GMO.
Suggested Use
Take 2 tablets twice per day, or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Product Questions
How does Magnesium Chelate compare to Plant Powered Magnesium?
Magnesium Chelate provides 200 mg of magnesium as bisglycinate chelate in tablet form, featuring a patented process for superior absorption and GI tolerance. Plant Powered Magnesium provides magnesium from a plant-based source. Both offer highly bioavailable magnesium, with Magnesium Chelate being particularly suited for individuals who have experienced GI discomfort with other magnesium forms.*
Why is the bisglycinate chelate form preferred?
Magnesium bisglycinate chelate bonds magnesium to two molecules of the amino acid glycine through a patented process, creating a stable form that is easily absorbed in the intestine without competing with other nutrients. This chelated form has less potential for the GI symptoms (upset stomach, loose stools) commonly associated with other magnesium forms.*
Who may benefit most from Magnesium Chelate?
Individuals seeking highly absorbable magnesium for cardiovascular, bone, metabolic, and muscle health, those who have experienced GI discomfort with other magnesium supplements, and anyone wanting a well-tolerated magnesium form that serves as a cofactor for over 300 biochemical reactions.*
Practitioner Reference
Magnesium Chelate is positioned within the Designs for Health Foundational Health category. Available as MAG120 (120 tablets). This product is intended for use under the guidance of a licensed health-care practitioner.