Magnesium Glycinate (Douglas Labs) #120

Magnesium plays an essential role in a wide range of fundamental cellular reactions. More than 300 enzymes
require magnesium as a cofactor. Complexed with adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the main carrier of metabolic
energy in the body, magnesium is essential for all biosynthetic processes: glycolysis, formation of cyclic adenosine
monophosphate (cAMP), energy-dependent membrane transport, transmission of genetic code for protein
synthesis and muscle function. Two-thirds of the body’s magnesium content is in the skeleton. In a clinical study,
individuals who supplemented with 200-300 mg of magnesium had an increase in bone mineral density compared
to control group, suggesting that magnesium plays a role in bone metabolism. In addition, animal studies show
that magnesium supplementation not only supports bone formation while increasing its dynamic strength, but also
balances the bone resorption process.
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