{"product_id":"aor-magnesium-glycinate","title":"AOR Magnesium Glycinate 90mg, 180-360 Capsules","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAOR Magnesium Glycinate Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOR Magnesium Glycinate\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 90 mg of elemental magnesium per capsule as magnesium bisglycinate — the chelated form bound to the amino acid glycine for enhanced absorption and minimal digestive disruption. The bisglycinate form is specifically chosen for daily relaxation, sleep, and muscle-support goals rather than for digestive cleansing (oxide is the right form for that purpose). Vegetarian hypromellose capsules. Available in 180 or 360-capsule sizes. Made in Canada. Non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"vitamart-trust-strip\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitamins Lowest Prices\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/pages\/low-price-guarantee\"\u003eLowest Price in Canada — Guaranteed\u003c\/a\u003e  |  Ships from Ontario across Canada\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElemental magnesium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 mg per capsule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnesium bisglycinate (chelated to glycine for absorption)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegetarian hypromellose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e180 or 360 capsules\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanada\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVegan, vegetarian, non-GMO, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest taken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvening with food, daily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho AOR Magnesium Glycinate Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting daily magnesium support for sleep, stress, or muscle relaxation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople who want a magnesium form that doesn't affect their bowel routine — bisglycinate is gentle on digestion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone dealing with muscle cramps, twitches, or tension that magnesium replenishment may support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdults wanting an evening supplement to support natural relaxation before bed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActive people whose training depletes magnesium more quickly than sedentary adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone wanting to add brand-trusted Canadian-made bisglycinate to their daily routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho this product is NOT for:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you specifically want brain-focused magnesium support (memory, cognitive function), magnesium L-threonate is the targeted form — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/naka-pro-mg12-magnesium-l-threonate-144mg-90-capsules\"\u003eNaka Pro Magnesium L-Threonate\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/xymogen-optimag-neuro-powder\"\u003eXymogen OptiMag Threonate\u003c\/a\u003e. If you specifically want digestive cleansing or constipation relief, magnesium oxide is the right form for that purpose — see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/renew-life-cleansemore\"\u003eRenew Life CleanseMORE\u003c\/a\u003e, which uses magnesium oxide as its primary active ingredient. If you take prescription medications, especially blood pressure or kidney medications, talk to your healthcare practitioner before adding magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVitamart's Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOR Magnesium Glycinate is one of the most respected daily bisglycinate magnesiums in our shelves. AOR is a long-running Canadian practitioner-trusted brand, and their formulation is clean — just magnesium bisglycinate in a vegetarian hypromellose capsule. 90 mg per capsule is a moderate dose, which means you can adjust your daily intake easily by taking 1-3 capsules depending on your goal. The 360-capsule size is genuinely good value for daily users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow AOR Magnesium Glycinate Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAOR Magnesium Glycinate vs Vitacheck Magnesium Bisglycinate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOR Magnesium Glycinate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 mg elemental magnesium per capsule. Respected Canadian practitioner-trusted brand. Smaller per-capsule dose allows flexible daily intake (1-3 capsules).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitacheck Magnesium Bisglycinate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200 mg elemental magnesium per capsule. Vitamart Exclusive brand at a more accessible price point. Same active form. Larger per-capsule dose means fewer capsules per day for the same total magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAOR Magnesium Glycinate vs AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAOR Magnesium Glycinate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Single form — just magnesium bisglycinate. 90 mg elemental magnesium.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAOR Advanced Magnesium Complex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four forms blended (glycinate, malate, aspartate, ascorbate). Broader functional support — energy from malate, vitamin C from ascorbate. 100 mg elemental magnesium. A different approach to magnesium supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eMagnesium Bisglycinate vs Magnesium Citrate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBisglycinate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly absorbable, no laxative effect, gentle on digestion. Best for daily use, sleep, stress, and muscle support.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Citrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has a mild laxative effect at higher doses. A fit for adults wanting magnesium with gentle bowel-support benefit. Lower cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe 7 Forms of Magnesium: A Quick Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium supplements come in several different forms. Each form is best suited to a specific goal — there's no single \"best\" magnesium, just the right magnesium for what you're trying to accomplish:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Bisglycinate (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e Best for daily use, sleep, stress, muscle support. The gentlest form on digestion. The most popular form for ongoing daily supplementation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Citrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild laxative effect. Good for daily use if not bowel-sensitive, and useful for occasional gentle constipation support. Lower cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium L-Threonate (Magtein®):\u003c\/strong\u003e The only form that meaningfully raises brain magnesium. Best for cognitive, memory, and focus goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Malate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often used for energy support and fibromyalgia. Combines magnesium with malic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Taurate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combined with taurine. Sometimes preferred for cardiovascular wellness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Oxide:\u003c\/strong\u003e The best magnesium form for digestive cleansing and constipation relief. The osmotic effect that some adults want to avoid in their daily magnesium is exactly what makes oxide effective at drawing water into the bowel for digestive support — it's the active ingredient in milk of magnesia and in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/renew-life-cleansemore\"\u003eRenew Life CleanseMORE\u003c\/a\u003e, one of our best-selling cleanse products. Not the right form for daily magnesium replenishment, but the right form when bowel support is the goal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnesium Aspartate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reasonable absorption, often included in energy-support blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most adults wanting general daily magnesium support — sleep, stress, muscles — magnesium bisglycinate (this product) is the right starting point. If your goal is digestive cleansing or constipation relief, magnesium oxide is the appropriate form. If your goal is brain support, magnesium L-threonate is the targeted form. Match the form to the goal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults: Take 1-3 capsules daily with food, depending on your magnesium goal. Many people take 1 capsule (90 mg) in the morning and 1-2 capsules (90-180 mg) in the evening before bed for sleep and relaxation support. Total daily magnesium intake from supplements should generally stay under 350 mg for healthy adults unless directed by a practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTalk to a healthcare practitioner before use if you have kidney disease, are pregnant or breastfeeding, take prescription medications (especially blood pressure or muscle relaxants), or have a medical condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWhy bisglycinate instead of citrate or oxide?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEach magnesium form is best suited to a different goal. Bisglycinate is the gentlest form for daily use — it supports sleep, stress, and muscle goals without affecting your bowel routine. Citrate has a mild laxative effect at higher doses. Oxide has a strong osmotic effect in the bowel, which is exactly what you want for digestive cleansing or constipation relief (it's the active ingredient in milk of magnesia and in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/renew-life-cleansemore\"\u003eRenew Life CleanseMORE\u003c\/a\u003e). Match the form to the goal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow much magnesium should I take daily?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eHealth Canada recommends 400-420 mg daily for men and 310-320 mg daily for women from food and supplements combined. Most adults get 200-300 mg from food, so 100-200 mg from supplements is typical. Stay under 350 mg from supplements alone for healthy adults unless your practitioner recommends more.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it make me sleepy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMany people find magnesium bisglycinate relaxing rather than directly sedating. The glycine portion (an amino acid) also has mild calming properties. This is why many adults take it in the evening to support natural relaxation before bed.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eWill it cause diarrhea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMuch less likely than magnesium citrate or oxide. Bisglycinate is the form specifically chosen for adults who want daily magnesium without affecting their bowel routine. Most adults tolerate 300-400 mg daily without digestive disruption.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eCan I take it with calcium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYes — calcium and magnesium work together for bone and muscle health. Many practitioners recommend taking them together or in the same day, with calcium typically slightly higher than magnesium in dose.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e➕ \u003cstrong\u003eHow long until I notice effects?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor sleep and relaxation, many people notice effects within 1-2 weeks of consistent evening use. For muscle cramps and tension, effects build over 2-4 weeks as magnesium stores rebuild. For energy, results take longer — magnesium replenishment is a longer-game improvement, not a quick fix.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/vitamin-d\"\u003eVitamin D Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — magnesium helps activate vitamin D in your body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/sleep-supplements\"\u003eSleep Support Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — magnesium pairs well with other sleep nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/calcium\"\u003eCalcium Supplements\u003c\/a\u003e — the classic mineral pairing for bone and muscle health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/collections\/electrolytes\"\u003eElectrolytes\u003c\/a\u003e — magnesium is one of the four key electrolytes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e💡 Subscribe \u0026amp; save up to 10% on every order — never run out of your daily supplements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare Similar Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/vitacheck-magnesium-bisglycinate-200mg\"\u003eVitacheck Magnesium Bisglycinate\u003c\/a\u003e — Vitamart Exclusive bisglycinate at a more accessible price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/aor-advanced-magnesium-complex\"\u003eAOR Advanced Magnesium Complex\u003c\/a\u003e — Multi-form magnesium with added vitamin C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/naka-pro-mg12-magnesium-l-threonate-144mg-90-capsules\"\u003eNaka Pro Magnesium L-Threonate\u003c\/a\u003e — Brain-focused magnesium for cognitive support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.vitamart.ca\/products\/renew-life-cleansemore\"\u003eRenew Life CleanseMORE\u003c\/a\u003e — Magnesium oxide-based formula for digestive cleansing and constipation relief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Vitamart\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamart.ca is Canada's vitamin specialist. 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