Magnesium Glycinate
Role
Magnesium source (chelated for high bioavailability)
Amount
- Per serving: 1/2 tsp
- Per batch (×48): 1/2 cup
Nutrition
- ~112 mg magnesium per serving (27% DV)
- At 2 tumblers/day: ~224 mg (under the 350 mg supplemental UL)
Safety
- ✅ MCAS safe
- ✅ Low salicylate
- Safe for everyone in household
Why Glycinate?
- Chelated with glycine amino acid — protects the magnesium through the gut
- High bioavailability independent of stomach acid or glucose
- Gentle on the stomach (unlike magnesium oxide or citrate which can cause GI issues)
- Glycine itself has hepatoprotective and sleep-supportive properties
Cofactors for Utilization
Magnesium needs these to be used effectively at the cellular level:
- Zinc — provided by quercetin drops (10mg, 75% DV)
- Vitamin B6 — not in the recipe, ensure from diet or separate supplement
- Vitamin D — provided by quercetin drops (30mcg, 156% DV)
Source
BulkSupplements, 500g (1.1 lbs) — ~$22, ~340 servings, reorder every ~10 weeks