Supplements

Designs for Health - Magnesium Glycinate

• 74/100 science score
• $46.50 price
• Promoted by Mark Hyman, MD

Overview

This product scores high due to magnesium's established benefits backed by RCTs and metas (e.g., sleep quality grade B on Examine.com; bisglycinate RCT PMID 40918053 showing insomnia improvement at 250 mg dose, matching product's 300 mg serving). Glycinate chelate ensures superior absorption over oxide, aligning with claims for sleep, anxiety, and muscle relief, though anxiety evidence is weaker (grade C). Safety is near-perfect for this gentle form at standard doses, with no FDA issues. Quality

Key strengths

• Highly bioavailable glycinate form minimizes GI upset
• Clinical dose matches effective ranges from RCTs (e.g., 250-300 mg)
• Reputable practitioner brand passed ConsumerLab purity tests

Our analysis

Excellent (88/100) - This product scores high due to magnesium's established benefits backed by RCTs and metas (e.g., sleep quality grade B on Examine.com; bisglycinate RCT PMID 40918053 showing insomnia improvement at 250 mg dose, matching product's 300 mg serving). Glycinate chelate ensures superior absorption over oxide, aligning with claims for sleep, anxiety, and muscle relief, though anxiety evidence is weaker (grade C). Safety is near-perfect for this gentle form at standard doses, with no FDA issues. Quality is strong via ConsumerLab approval and brand reputation, but lacks NSF seal, slightly lowering score. Weighted calculation yields excellent overall rating.

Frequently asked questions

Is Designs for Health - Magnesium Glycinate worth buying?

Designs for Health - Magnesium Glycinate has a Verify Influencers trust score of 74/100 based on ingredient quality, clinical evidence, and third-party testing.

What is the trust score for Designs for Health - Magnesium Glycinate?

Designs for Health - Magnesium Glycinate scored 74 out of 100 in our science-backed analysis, which evaluates ingredient dosages against clinical literature and manufacturing transparency.

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