Patient One Magnesium Chelate supplies 200 mg of magnesium as TRAACS® bisgylcinate chelate. The bisglycinate form has superior absorption because of increased solubility. Our gentle magnesium formula offers a minimized laxative effect compared to other magnesium formulations because the bisglycinate form is a true chelate that completely envelopes the magnesium.
Magnesium is a co-factor that activates enzymes needed for over 300 physiological functions in the body. About 50% of magnesium in adults is found in the skeleton, and it is an essential bone matrix mineral for the development and maintenance of strong bones and teeth. Approximately 25% of magnesium is found in the muscular system, a necessary nutrient in maintaining proper muscle function.
Magnesium promotes relaxation and may be taken pre-bedtime to support restful sleep. It supports the metabolism and utilization of many essential nutrients, including calcium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium. It also helps utilize B-complex vitamins, vitamin C and vitamin E. This important mineral also provides broad-spectrum cardiovascular support. In sports nutrition, magnesium is commonly known for its support of energy metabolism ATP, an enzymatic energy source on a cellular level.
According to World Health Organization data, as many as 75 percent of U.S. adults do not meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Recommended Daily Intake of 420 mg of magnesium. Magnesium deficiency can present itself in many ways, such as muscle cramps or soreness, eyelid twitching, inefficient blood sugar metabolism, fatigue, and poor sleep.