Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium Glycinate
Definition
An orally available magnesium salt of glycine. Magnesium activates over 600 enzymes and is essential for DNA and RNA synthesis, cellular repair, and maintaining the antioxidant status of the cell. Magnesium plays a key role in bone and muscle function and assists in the activation of vitamin D, which helps regulate calcium and phosphate homeostasis to influence the growth and maintenance of bones.
Also known as Magnesium Diglycinate, MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- NCIT NCIT:C76082 per NCIT
- SCTID 419141006 per RXNORM
- SCTID 419458008 per RXNORM
- UNII IFN18A4Y6B per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium deficiency | may prevent | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
| Magnesium deficiency | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |