Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate — the chelated magnesium that stays out of the bowel
This is the magnesium glycinate most people are looking for when they search the name: Pure Encapsulations, 120 mg elemental magnesium per capsule, bound to glycine as a true amino-acid chelate. Glycinate is absorbed like an amino acid rather than a mineral salt, which is why it works at doses where citrate and oxide would send you to the bathroom.
Who I reach for it with: restless or shallow sleep; tight shoulders, night cramps and eye twitches; the anxious body that won't unclench; anyone who got digestive upset from other magnesium forms; long-term repletion where the goal is tissue stores, not a laxative effect.
What makes it different: the glycine carrier is itself a calming neurotransmitter, so you get a double relaxation signal from one capsule. Pure Encapsulations is hypoallergenic — no wheat, gluten, eggs, peanuts, coatings, shellac, GMOs or artificial colors — and every lot is third-party tested. Vegetarian capsule.
Protocol fit: my default sleep-and-tension magnesium. Pairs with Glycine for the sleep-depth stack, with Gabatone Active or TravaCor in calming protocols, and with Vitamin D3 & K2 for bone density. SFI Magnesium Citrate is the pick when regularity is also wanted.
Which size? 90 capsules is a 1–3 month trial; 180 is the standard monthly-plus bottle at 2–4 per day; 360 is the best price per capsule for household or long-term use. Available on Subscribe & Save — 10% off, ships automatically every 1, 2 or 3 months.
FAQ — When should I take it? Evening, 30–60 minutes before bed, or split morning and night at higher doses.
FAQ — How long until I notice sleep changes? Days for some; full tissue repletion takes several weeks of consistency.
FAQ — Is 120 mg enough? Most adults use 2–4 capsules (240–480 mg). Start at 2 in the evening.
Supplement Facts (per 1 capsule): Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate) 120 mg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate.
Suggested Use: 1–4 capsules daily in divided doses, with or between meals, or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Caution: If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare professional. Keep out of reach of children.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
