Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate
by Pure Encapsulations
"Practitioner-grade magnesium glycinate — the most bioavailable and gentle form for sleep and relaxation"
Overview
Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate delivers 120mg of elemental magnesium per capsule in the highly bioavailable glycinate (bisglycinate) form. Magnesium glycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine, which itself has calming properties, making this form particularly popular for sleep, anxiety, and muscle relaxation. Pure Encapsulations is a practitioner-grade brand sold primarily through healthcare providers, known for their hypoallergenic formulas free from common allergens, artificial additives, and unnecessary excipients. This is the magnesium form most recommended by functional medicine practitioners.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Magnesium (as Magnesium Glycinate) | 120 mg |
Pros & Cons
What We Like
- Highly bioavailable glycinate form
- Gentle on stomach (no laxative effect)
- Practitioner-grade quality
- Hypoallergenic formula
- Glycine adds calming benefits
What Could Be Better
- Premium price for magnesium
- 120mg per capsule (need 2-3 for full dose)
- Only available in capsule form
- Lower elemental magnesium per capsule
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Sleep and relaxation support
- Those sensitive to magnesium oxide/citrate
- Functional medicine patients
- Those wanting practitioner-grade quality
Not Ideal For
- Budget magnesium seekers
- Those wanting high-dose single capsules
- Those needing magnesium for constipation
Our Verdict
Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate is the practitioner's choice for a reason. The glycinate form is the most bioavailable and gentlest on the stomach, and the hypoallergenic formula eliminates common triggers. You pay more, but you get pharmaceutical-grade quality.