Magnesium
When choosing magnesium, compare the amount of the mineral itself, its form and other ingredients in the blend. Capsules, powders and liquids have different serving sizes. Labels such as ‘energy’ or ‘night’ do not replace the composition table.
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Actual mineral content, differences between blends and how to read a serving.
Is compound weight the same as magnesium content?
No. Dr. Mercola Magnesium L-Threonate lists 2000 mg of magnesium L-threonate in 3 capsules, providing 144 mg of magnesium itself. When comparing it with citrate or bisglycinate, use the ‘magnesium’ or ‘elemental magnesium’ figure. Comparing the weight of the whole compound would be misleading.
Are all products in this category pure bisglycinate?
No. Viridian Magnesium Bisglycinate lists that form, whereas High Potency Magnesium combines oxide, citrate and bisglycinate. Read the ingredients list, not just the main word in the name. A blend of several forms or a higher price does not, by itself, guarantee better tolerance or suitability for you.
Can I automatically take a full serving of both Energy and Sleep?
First add up their contents. BJP Energy Magnesium provides 375 mg of magnesium in 3 capsules; BJP Sleep Magnesium provides 225 mg in 3 capsules. Together, full servings mean 600 mg of magnesium from supplements. Other ingredients also differ, including coenzyme and GABA. A bundle is therefore not an instruction to take full servings of both products together.
Does one scoop equal one capsule from the same range?
Not always. Nordbo Magnesium Muscle Relief contains 100 mg of magnesium in 1 capsule, whereas the lemon powder from the same range lists 133 mg of magnesium per 1 g scoop. When switching formats, reread both the table and directions. Do not replace a capsule count with the same number of scoops; amounts of other ingredients change too.
Does 100% NRV mean I need that much magnesium from a supplement?
No. NRV is a nutrient reference value for food labelling, not a personal dosing plan or the percentage absorbed. You also get magnesium from food. Include mineral blends and multivitamins when adding up supplements. Higher supplemental amounts can cause diarrhoea; do not increase the dose if you have symptoms, and discuss suitable use with a pharmacist or doctor.
Also check the ingredients in multivitamins and zinc products. For help calculating a listed serving, contact info@bjp-store.cz.