The Unique Benefits of Magnesium Glycinate: How It’s Different

Check out the unique benefits of magnesium glycinate and why it’s superior to other forms of magnesium.

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0:00 Introduction: Magnesium explained
0:20 What is magnesium glycinate?
0:34 The best form of magnesium
0:55 Magnesium glycinate benefits
2:10 Magnesium glycinate supplements
2:23 Magnesium glycinate vs. magnesium bisglycinate
2:40 Magnesium citrate
3:05 How to take magnesium glycinate
4:15 Glycine benefits
5:00 Magnesium l-threonate
5:20 Magnesium glycinate side effects
6:27 The best sources of magnesium
7:25 Magnesium RDAs
8:25 Learn more about magnesium!

Let’s talk about the unique benefits of magnesium glycinate. Magnesium is involved in over 300 different enzymes and comes in a lot of different forms.

Magnesium glycinate is a combination of magnesium and the amino acid glycine. This combination increases absorption in the intestine. Magnesium oxide, sulfate, carbonate, and hydroxide are all poorly absorbed.

Magnesium glycinate is also very gentle on your stomach and is less likely to cause diarrhea, like other forms of magnesium can.

Top benefits of magnesium glycinate:
• It promotes overall relaxation and muscle relaxation
• It supports sleep and may help with insomnia
• It improves energy during the day
• It supports healthy blood pressure
• It regulates calcium
• It reduces the risk of kidney stones
• It increases insulin sensitivity and promotes healthy blood sugar
• It may help with migraines
• It may help with depression and anxiety
• It may help reduce stress

To increase the absorption even more, find a magnesium glycinate supplement that also contains vitamin D3 and vitamin B6.

You can take magnesium glycinate with or without food. The best time to take this form of magnesium is right before bed. However, taking it at other times of the day won’t make you feel tired, just relaxed. Consider taking between 100 mg to 400 mg daily, depending on the severity of the issue.

Taking high amounts of magnesium glycinate over time may lead to slightly lower blood pressure or contribute to diarrhea. Also, keep in mind that magnesium glycinate may interfere with certain medications.

To get more magnesium in your diet, start consuming more leafy green vegetables.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the benefits of magnesium glycinate. I’ll see you in the next video.

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54 Comments

  1. Yankee 🌹 Rose on September 22, 2023 at 10:09 am

    We love your videos Dr. Berg ❤ always keeping the world healthy!

    • Habazlam Bazaza The 6th on September 22, 2023 at 12:11 pm

      you are a flower like no other

    • crado haps on September 22, 2023 at 12:56 pm

      sheep

    • مقارنات الجيوش on September 22, 2023 at 1:03 pm

      thanks

  2. Vanessa Doucette on September 22, 2023 at 10:11 am

    Thank you Dr. Berg for sharing the different types of magnesium and their absorption potential. My knowledge was limited magnesium citrate, the laxative.
    Have a great day!

  3. Lyubomir Petrov on September 22, 2023 at 10:58 am

    I’m working out really hard, 6 days a week and used to get severe cramps in the abdominal muscles. I’ve been taking Mg Bisglycinate 200mg for 40 days now and indeed no single cramp, no diarrhea, no sleep problems. 100% accurate video from personal experience.

    • John Ryder on September 22, 2023 at 2:34 pm

      You don’t need to work out 6 days a week. Less is more.

    • Angeliki Kontaxi on September 22, 2023 at 3:13 pm

      ο

    • Em H on September 22, 2023 at 5:29 pm

      @johnryder8464
      Depends if you work out different muscles .

    • The Oblivious Physicist (Fabien Paillusson) on September 22, 2023 at 7:01 pm

      Cramps in the abdominal muscles are horrible

    • Mallchad on September 23, 2023 at 1:26 am

      Yeah the RDA is completely broken. we actually need insane amounts of magnesium but instead we’re getting too much potassium and calcium. Which is how cramps happen. too many contain supporters not enough relaxation supporters. Calcium and magnesium should be about 1:1 potassium should be less. calcium should be supported with phosphorus for storage and vitamin D

  4. No Name on September 22, 2023 at 11:05 am

    About every 6 months I’ve been changing between magnesium l threonate and Glycinate and haven’t noticed any difference between them; I take it mostly for brain health after having a craniotomy for Traumatic brain injuries, including subarachnoid haemorrhage and blood clots 3 years ago and to help prevent seizures, although after the first seizure I remember having 7 months after surgery when I split my head open at the crown, leaving a huge pool of blood, which healed very quickly, within 24 hours but leaving pains like severe migraine headaches, magnesium citrate sorted that out in one night. As I take magnesium twice a day, I’ll try taking l threonate in the morning and glycinate at night, although I also take lower amounts with sodium, potassium, and B6 in water during or after endurance or high-intensity exercise during the day, so in total, not including from food I’m taking about 1300mg of magnesium a day; in July my blood count results showed my Serum magnesium level at 0.81 mmol/L (normal range 0.70 – 1.00 according to my report) so even with the apparent high dose I’ve been taking it looks like I could add more to that; the amounts in a lot of supplements are likely not as high as they’re claimed to be anyway.

    • No Dr. just healthy on September 22, 2023 at 1:02 pm

      Good for you, I think you are winning. I’m such a fan of magnesium L-threonate and my brain seems to be getting revitalized.

    • C on September 22, 2023 at 1:55 pm

      Take more. You can eat a lot of magnesium.

    • Theresa Brown on September 22, 2023 at 10:17 pm

      He said in video blood test for magnesium level is a ineffective way to detect deficiency as 99% of magnesium is NOT in the blood . It’s inside the cells. Go to video at 7:54 He was going to leave a link for the proper test .

    • jerry23w on September 23, 2023 at 11:22 am

      You could try using magnesium oil (which is mag chloride disolved in wate)r which is absorbed transdermally – as Dr Berg says you will only absorb a portion of what you ingest by mouth.

    • Pamela Timbush on September 23, 2023 at 7:19 pm

      @NoName
      Omgoodness 😮😱 you have really been through the ringer 😔😢!!! I’m so terribly sorry for all you’ve been through, but I’m glad you’re getting help from taking the different magnesium supplements!
      Have you also tried B1 along with your B6?
      It might help too.
      I’m going to try to get some of this magnesium Dr. Berg is mentioning glycinate to hopefully help with my severe insomnia and I’m excited to hear it helps with cognition and migraines.
      Best wishes to you and I pray 🙏 you NEVER have any brain bleeds or seizures ever again!!!😊

  5. Delma Quezada on September 22, 2023 at 11:07 am

    I’m so glad I saw this video, Doctor. I wanted to take magnesium but knew little about it. You’re so informative. You’re like the encyclopedia of nutrition. Thank you

  6. Hifumi Best Girl on September 22, 2023 at 11:22 am

    Magnesium changed my life. I had debilitating insomnia and anxiety, and would almost always be awake for several days straight with literally 0 minutes of sleep before finally passing out 16+ hours. Desperate, I went to a naturopathic doctor who told me to go on a low histamine diet and supplement with magnesium. Within one month I began sleeping restfully every night, and my anxiety nearly completely disappeared. It’s been several years, and I still take magnesium every day, enjoying these same benefits.

    • GODGIFT on September 22, 2023 at 12:28 pm

      i took chelated magnesium i didnt find any changes in my sleep , still overthinking mode , i think i bought fake one from amazon

    • Ekta on September 22, 2023 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you so much for sharing. This is very helpful for me.

    • Sheila More on September 22, 2023 at 7:56 pm

      What kind of magnesium did you use to help you sleep?

    • amanda broadus on September 22, 2023 at 10:56 pm

      That’s great!! What brand of magnesium did you take?

  7. Brian B on September 22, 2023 at 12:08 pm

    I take an all in one triple complex magnesium which contains malate, glycinate and citrate. Has reduced my heart palpitations by 95%. Truly has made a huge difference.

    • Rocky Maivia on September 22, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      How are you tracking these percentages?

    • Nerdbama Rich on September 22, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      What’s The name of it

    • Everhappy on September 22, 2023 at 1:53 pm

      Me too. I am taking Magnesium Taurate and Co-enzyme Q 10 for heart arrhythmia. Completely stopped all palpitations.

    • Stephen on September 22, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      I must say, I started taking a-z pure health citrate and my heart seems steadier than on the ‘now’ brand powdered glycinate, confused.

  8. Metamorph 73 on September 22, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    I’m a cancer patient and this is the form of magnesium I’ve been using for awhile now. Cause no gastric problems and keeps my magnesium levels in the appropriate range. They always check magnesium before chemo.👍

    • Ephrem Abebe on September 22, 2023 at 7:09 pm

      I’m so sorry that you are in this situation. I wish the almighty God heal you from this disease.

    • HEd on September 23, 2023 at 5:10 am

      The Lord is your healer. Be strong and courageous.

  9. NinjaFury 53 on September 22, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    I bought magnesium glycinate just yesterday after hearing carnivore diet probably deficient in magnesium. Most magnesium citrate had sugar in them, so glad I picked the right one. Definitely saw these benefits immediately. Was able to have a nice bowel movement and slept like a baby the last 2 nights. Thanks again Dr Berg!

    • Weird_Fish on September 22, 2023 at 2:17 pm

      Bowel movements are my favorite type of movement. They are just fantastic. Praise the Lord

    • SusanM on September 23, 2023 at 6:31 am

      What was the brand you got ?

    • Pavithra Kommula on September 23, 2023 at 6:52 pm

      How much dose to be taken and I came to know it’s not good for people who blood pressure, is it OK to take it

  10. Angie F on September 22, 2023 at 2:05 pm

    We love your content and the health facts that you provide us with Dr. Berg. You’re our doctor from heaven! God bless

  11. Melody Cheng on September 22, 2023 at 3:52 pm

    Thank you Dr. Berg as always!!! And thank you for the information, especially on dosage and time to take in the video. That’s really helpful!

  12. Michael Connolly on September 22, 2023 at 5:45 pm

    I’ve been taking magnesium glycinate for a while and it’s brilliant. I’m very happy to see this video because it’s so informative. Another excellent video Dr Berg.

  13. Jonathan Arthur on September 22, 2023 at 5:45 pm

    This advice is “primo”. I have personally experienced such an improvement regarding many of the symptoms discussed in this video. Thank you Dr. Berg…..You are a blessing!

  14. Rey on September 22, 2023 at 8:05 pm

    I started taking a magnesium tablet with lysine and glycine and my insomnia was cured overnight. And not even the full serving. Just 50mg did the job. Powerful stuff. Edit: 100mg not 50. Edit #2: magnesium lysinate glycinate tablets, not 3 different supplements, in case people are confused.

    • BlingBea on September 23, 2023 at 12:36 am

      I have had insomnia the past 7 years and have to take a sleeping pill, what brand of magnesium you taking, is it 3 separate pills?

    • Rocio Harris on September 23, 2023 at 5:00 am

      Could you please share which one do you use? I’m having so much insomnia. Thanks

    • Lo on September 23, 2023 at 6:32 pm

      Wait, but magnesium glycinate supplements already have glycine in them right?

  15. Ahmed Al Mansori on September 22, 2023 at 9:02 pm

    Thanks Dr. Berg for such great advice. I was using Magnesium citrate but after seeing this video i will buying Magnesium glycinate. You always provides us with wonderful health benefits. You are the best.🙂

  16. Janie Golden on September 22, 2023 at 9:18 pm

    Thanks so much Dr. Berg for this video! We have learned a lot from you throughout these years 🙂

  17. Phyllis Lupo on September 23, 2023 at 12:24 am

    Thank you Dr.Berg for helping learn about these vitamins and other things.i really thank you for all you help us with. I have been taking some of your products .for stress/ thyroid / Sea kelp. Loved them all. You are the best!

  18. Stephen Gonsalves on September 23, 2023 at 12:59 am

    I honestly can’t get enough of this guy, I’ve been watching one video after the next for the last week, all while taking notes.
    Thanks for all the helpful information, I genuinely appreciate it.

    • Sandra Bradley on September 25, 2023 at 9:58 am

      I agree. Am so grateful I have an autoimmune disease and since I have been using Vit D3 and K2 and feel so much better. May Jehovah continue to keep him well

  19. TooLateForParachutes on September 23, 2023 at 2:22 am

    I’m so glad you posted this! Ive been taking magnesium glycinate for months because I cant tolerate any of the other forms due to the diarrhea. Its great for easing my insomnia, migraines, and poor mood.

  20. Pro Health Secrets on September 23, 2023 at 3:31 am

    I would like to see a list of all the supplement brands Dr Berg strongly stands behind so we can all avoid the garbage ones. Thumbs up if you agree 🙏

    • Leen on September 23, 2023 at 6:35 am

      Yes please!

    • Allison Lee on September 23, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      I have excellent vitamins/supplements recommended by my practitioner they are the best of the best! A few brands are Biotics Research, Standard Process, Food Research, Designs for Health, Klaires Labs etc… I would never use over the counter vitamins/supplements sourced from China as you don’t know what you’re getting & could cause more harm than good

    • Allison Lee on September 23, 2023 at 1:14 pm

      I have excellent vitamins/supplements recommended by my practitioner they are the best of the best! A few brands are Biotics Research, Standard Process, Food Research, Designs for Health, Klaires Labs etc… I would never use over the counter vitamins/supplements sourced from China as you don’t know what you’re getting & could cause more harm than good

    • Holistic Psych on September 23, 2023 at 2:48 pm

      There listed in the description

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