Magnesium Glycinate
- Description
- Benefits
- Ingredients
- Suggested Use
Magnesium plays a key role in virtually every energy-dependent process in the body. It serves as a cofactor in hundreds of biochemical reactions involved in energy metabolism, muscle and nerve function, normal stress response, and more. With reduced magnesium intake from natural sources, coupled with rising daily stressors, magnesium has become one of the most widely recognized minerals for modern health. Frtil Magnesium is derived from naturally occurring salt brine and chelated with glycine to form a highly bioavailable magnesium glycinate.*
FRTIL Magnesium Glycinate FAQ
Is this a whole food form of magnesium?
Magnesium Glycinate is not a whole food form of magnesium. It is Frtil’s first intentionally synthetic formula, thoughtfully created to meet the increased magnesium demands associated with modern living and chronic stress.
The elemental magnesium is sourced from purified salt brine and bound to two molecules of glycine, an amino acid known for its calming properties and gentle effect on digestion. This fully chelated structure supports comfortable digestion, optimal absorption, and enhanced bioavailability, allowing the magnesium to be efficiently utilized at the cellular level.
Who might need more magnesium?
Most individuals today do not obtain adequate magnesium from food and water alone due to soil depletion, processed diets, stripped water, and the demands of modern stress.
Those who may benefit from additional magnesium support include individuals living in chronic stress or sympathetic dominance, those who regularly rely on stimulants, and anyone navigating blood sugar dysregulation. Increased needs are also common in individuals with higher fluid loss from sweating or alcohol intake, those taking medications known to deplete magnesium, those consuming modern low mineral diets, women experiencing estrogen dominance, and individuals in higher metabolic states such as pregnancy or intense physical training.
Is it best to take magnesium glycinate in the morning or at night?
The best time to take magnesium glycinate really depends on your individual goals.
If you are taking it to support deeper and more restorative sleep, it is often best taken in the evening, about 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Magnesium glycinate is well known for its calming properties, which can help promote relaxation and support sleep quality.
If your goal is muscle recovery, nervous system support, or easing occasional feelings of stress and tension, it can also be taken in the morning or earlier in the day. Some even choose to split their dose between morning and evening.
Most importantly, consistency is key. Taking it daily, regardless of timing, is what allows you to experience its wide array of benefits and long-term support.