AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex - 4-Source Absorption | 90-180 Caps
Visit the AOR Store| Brand | AOR |
| Serving | 1-3 capsules (90 or 180 per bottle) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80050495 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- FOUR-SOURCE MAGNESIUM BLEND FOR ENHANCED ABSORPTION: Magnesium glycinate, aspartate, malate and ascorbate combined in one capsule - 100 mg of elemental magnesium from four complementary chelate forms rather than a single inorganic salt.
- CLEAN LABEL, NO UNNECESSARY BINDERS: Just one non-medicinal ingredient (sodium stearyl fumarate) in a hypromellose (vegan) capsule - no fillers, artificial colours or unnecessary binders.
- SUPPORTS HEART AND MUSCLE FUNCTION, ELECTROLYTE BALANCE: Helps maintain proper muscle function, including the heart muscle, and helps maintain normal electrolyte balance - foundational roles for an active daily routine.
- SUPPORTS BONE AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE: Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth and in connective tissue and collagen formation, with Vitamin C (from magnesium ascorbate) supporting the same processes.
- MAY SUPPORT SLEEP QUALITY AND HEALTHY BLOOD SUGAR METABOLISM: Magnesium plays a documented role in sleep physiology and in the body's blood sugar metabolism, alongside its core muscle, bone and nerve functions.
- FLEXIBLE 1-3 CAPSULE DOSING: Take 1-3 capsules daily with or without food, so you can start low and adjust within the labelled range, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
- VEGAN, NON-GMO, GLUTEN-FREE: Vegan hypromellose capsules, non-GMO and gluten-free, made in Canada.
- TRUSTED CANADIAN QUALITY: Manufactured in a GMP-compliant Canadian facility by Advanced Orthomolecular Research (AOR), a licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80050495.
Product description
Advanced Magnesium Complex - Four Sources for Enhanced Absorption
A closer look at AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex - magnesium glycinate, aspartate, malate and ascorbate combined for 100 mg of elemental magnesium per capsule, plus 100 mg of Vitamin C from the magnesium ascorbate itself. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80050495. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80050495.
Un regard plus approfondi sur le Complexe de Magnésium Avancé d'AOR - glycinate, aspartate, malate et ascorbate de magnésium combinés pour fournir 100 mg de magnésium élémentaire par capsule, ainsi que 100 mg de vitamine C provenant de l'ascorbate de magnésium. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 80050495.
Why Four Magnesium Sources
Glycinate, aspartate, malate and ascorbate combined - not a single inorganic salt.
Backed by science
Magnesium is required as a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions and plays roles in muscle, nerve, bone and heart function - research on each chelate form in this formula is summarized below.
The AOR difference
100 mg of elemental magnesium from four sources (glycinate, aspartate, malate, ascorbate) plus 100 mg of Vitamin C from the magnesium ascorbate - vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free and made in Canada.
Advanced Ingredients, Superior Results
Four magnesium sources, each contributing a distinct absorption or metabolic story, plus Vitamin C from the magnesium ascorbate itself.
Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine - a chelated form studied in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial for its effect on sleep quality (as magnesium bisglycinate), and generally chosen for being gentler on digestion than less-soluble inorganic salts.
part of the 100 mg elemental magnesium blendMagnesium Aspartate
Magnesium bound to aspartic acid, an amino-acid chelate form studied for its ability to raise and help maintain blood magnesium levels, distinct from the absorption profile of less-soluble inorganic forms like magnesium oxide.
part of the 100 mg elemental magnesium blendMagnesium Malate
Magnesium bound to malic acid, a compound involved in the body's citric acid (energy-producing) cycle; the magnesium-malic acid combination has been studied specifically in clinical research, with mixed results to date - an honest, ingredient-level picture rather than a guaranteed effect.
part of the 100 mg elemental magnesium blend
Magnesium Ascorbate
Magnesium bound to ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) - this single compound is the source of both the magnesium and the 100 mg of Vitamin C in this formula, pairing a mineral source with an antioxidant vitamin in one molecule.
part of the 100 mg elemental magnesium blendVitamin C
Provided via magnesium ascorbate, contributing 100 mg of Vitamin C per capsule - recognized for its antioxidant role and its part in collagen formation, tissue repair and gum health, alongside this formula's magnesium claims.
100 mg per capsule (from magnesium ascorbate)AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 capsule)
- Magnesium (from Mg glycinate, Mg aspartate, Mg malate and Mg ascorbate) provides 480 mg glycine, 50 mg aspartate, 50 mg malate100 mg
- Vitamin C (from magnesium ascorbate)100 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: Hypromellose.
Recommended Use or Purpose: A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps the body to metabolize nutrients. Helps in the development and maintenance of cartilage, bones and teeth. Helps in tissue formation. Helps to maintain proper muscle function. Helps in wound healing. An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Helps in the development and maintenance of gums. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps to maintain heart muscle function. Helps to maintain normal electrolyte balance. Helps in collagen formation. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80050495.
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and over): Take 1-3 capsules daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules; swallow capsules whole. Do not exceed daily dose unless instructed by a healthcare practitioner.
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have kidney disease, since the kidneys are the primary route of magnesium elimination and impaired kidney function can affect magnesium clearance. Known Adverse Reactions: products providing more than 350 mg of elemental magnesium per day may cause diarrhea; this product's maximum labelled dose (300 mg of elemental magnesium, from 3 capsules) is below that amount. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Actual product packaging and materials may contain more and different information than shown on our website. Always read labels, warnings and directions before using or consuming a product. This item is sold and shipped by Amazon.ca; purchases are completed on Amazon.
Ingrédients médicinaux (par 1 capsule)
- Magnésium (de glycinate, aspartate, malate et ascorbate de magnésium) fournit 480 mg de glycine, 50 mg d'aspartate, 50 mg de malate100 mg
- Vitamine C (de l'ascorbate de magnésium)100 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Stéarylfumarate de sodium. Capsule : Hypromellose.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Un facteur dans le maintien d'une bonne santé. Aide l'organisme à métaboliser les nutriments. Contribue au développement et à l'entretien du cartilage, des os et des dents. Contribue à la formation des tissus. Contribue au maintien d'une bonne fonction musculaire. Contribue à la cicatrisation des plaies. Antioxydant pour le maintien d'une bonne santé. Contribue au développement et à l'entretien des gencives. Contribue à la formation du tissu conjonctif. Contribue au maintien de la fonction du muscle cardiaque. Contribue à maintenir un équilibre électrolytique normal. Contribue à la formation du collagène. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 80050495.
Dose recommandée (Adultes de 18 ans et plus) : Prendre 1 à 3 capsules par jour avec ou sans nourriture, ou selon les recommandations d'un professionnel de la santé qualifié. Ne pas écraser, mélanger ou mixer les capsules; avaler les capsules entières. Ne pas dépasser la dose quotidienne, sauf indication contraire d'un professionnel de la santé.
Mises en garde et précautions : Consulter un professionnel de la santé avant l'usage si vous êtes enceinte, si vous allaitez, ou si vous prenez d'autres suppléments. Consulter un professionnel de la santé avant l'usage si vous souffrez d'une maladie rénale, puisque les reins constituent la principale voie d'élimination du magnésium et qu'une fonction rénale affaiblie peut affecter la clairance du magnésium. Réactions indésirables connues : les produits fournissant plus de 350 mg de magnésium élémentaire par jour peuvent causer de la diarrhée; la dose maximale indiquée de ce produit (300 mg de magnésium élémentaire, soit 3 capsules) est inférieure à cette quantité. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Conserver hermétiquement fermé dans un endroit frais et sec.
NPN 80050495
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex
Four magnesium sources working together - four ways they support your body.
Muscle & Heart Function
Helps maintain proper muscle function, including the heart muscle, and supports normal electrolyte balance.
Bone & Connective Tissue
Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth, and in connective tissue and collagen formation.
Four-Source Absorption
Glycinate, aspartate, malate and ascorbate combine for a more well-rounded magnesium intake than a single salt form.
Premium Canadian Brand
AOR - Advanced Orthomolecular Research, since 1991. Vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free. NPN 80050495.
Inside every capsule
A 200 mg complex - 100 mg of elemental magnesium from four sources (glycinate, aspartate, malate, ascorbate) plus 100 mg of Vitamin C from the magnesium ascorbate itself.
How Advanced Magnesium Complex compares
Why four combined magnesium sources matter.
| AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex | Single-salt magnesium | Magnesium oxide only | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium sources | 4 (glycinate, aspartate, malate, ascorbate) | Usually 1 | 1 (oxide) |
| Elemental magnesium | 100 mg / capsule | Varies | High on label, poorly absorbed |
| Vitamin C included | 100 mg (from Mg ascorbate) | Rarely | No |
| Non-medicinal ingredients | Sodium stearyl fumarate only | Varies | Varies |
| Format | Vegan capsule, 1-3/day | Varies | Often larger doses needed |
| Quality standard | GMP · NPN-licensed | Varies | Varies |
How to use
Take 1-3 capsules
Adults (18 years and over) take 1 to 3 capsules daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Start low, adjust as needed
Start at 1 capsule and adjust within the labelled 1-3 capsule range, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Swallow whole
Do not crush, mix or blend capsules - swallow whole with water.
Stay consistent
Use daily as part of your routine; one 90-capsule bottle is up to a 90-day supply (180-capsule bottle up to 180 days) at 1 capsule per day.
What the research says about magnesium
Peer-reviewed studies and reviews on magnesium and its individual chelate forms (glycinate, aspartate, malate, ascorbate) - shared for education, not as claims about this finished product. Advanced Magnesium Complex's claims are the statements authorized under its Natural Health Product licence, NPN 80050495.
Magnesium L-threonate improved deep and REM sleep
In adults with self-reported sleep problems, 21 days of magnesium L-threonate improved wearable-tracked deep sleep and REM sleep scores versus placebo, alongside better mood, energy and daytime alertness.
Human RCTMagnesium bisglycinate modestly eased insomnia severity
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 155 adults with poor sleep found 250 mg of elemental magnesium as magnesium bisglycinate produced a small but significant improvement in Insomnia Severity Index scores over 4 weeks versus placebo.
Human RCTBlood magnesium linked to total sleep time in diabetes
In a cross-sectional study of adults with type 2 diabetes and insomnia, blood magnesium level was significantly related to total sleep time, alongside blood glucose, phosphorus, depression and fatigue as risk factors for poor sleep.
Cross-sectional studyMagnesium deficiency caused a reversible heart-muscle problem in mice
Mice fed a low-magnesium diet developed impaired cardiac relaxation (diastolic dysfunction), reduced cellular ATP and mitochondrial dysfunction in the heart - changes that normalized once dietary magnesium was restored.
Animal studyMeta-analysis: magnesium modestly lowers blood pressure
Pooling 38 randomized controlled trials (2709 participants), magnesium supplementation reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.81 mmHg and diastolic by 2.05 mmHg versus placebo, with larger reductions in people with hypertension or low blood magnesium.
Meta-analysisMagnesium ions help direct muscle-cell regeneration
Laboratory research found magnesium ions promote myoblast (muscle precursor cell) differentiation via a histone-demethylation pathway (KDM6A), while curbing excess osteoclast activity that can drive muscle wasting after bone injury.
MechanismBoth citrate and hydroxide seawater-magnesium forms raised absorption
In a randomized crossover trial, both a seawater-derived magnesium citrate and a magnesium hydroxide preparation increased magnesium absorption by more than 97% versus placebo, performing comparably once doses were equalized.
Human RCTMagnesium + malic acid: an honest null result in fibromyalgia
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 7 systematic reviews (11 primary studies) concluded that magnesium plus malic acid made little or no difference to pain or depressive symptoms in fibromyalgia - an instructive null result specifically for magnesium malate.
Meta-analysisMagnesium aspartate vs. oxide: blood-level differences in a farm trial
An on-farm pilot study comparing magnesium oxide and magnesium aspartate supplementation tracked blood magnesium over several weeks, finding differences in absorption and baseline consistency between the two source forms.
Animal studyRenal magnesium/potassium transport shapes blood pressure
A review of rare genetic disorders of kidney tubular transport (Bartter, Gitelman, Liddle and Gordon syndromes) illustrates how the kidney's handling of magnesium, potassium and sodium is tightly coupled to electrolyte balance and blood pressure regulation.
ReviewHow magnesium gates the NMDA nerve receptor
Classic electrophysiology work shows extracellular magnesium ions block the NMDA receptor in a voltage-dependent manner, with the speed of that block and unblock differing by receptor subunit - a foundational mechanism in nerve-cell signaling.
MechanismMagnesium as a physiological calcium antagonist
A review describes magnesium's role as a natural calcium-channel antagonist and NMDA-receptor modulator in nerve and muscle tissue - the same mechanism used pharmacologically at much higher IV doses in obstetric anticonvulsant therapy, where the main risk is neuromuscular weakness.
ReviewWhitlockite: magnesium's role in bone's own mineral structure
Whitlockite, a magnesium-bearing calcium phosphate, is the second most abundant inorganic component of human bone after hydroxyapatite, acting as a reservoir of bioactive ions that helps regulate bone formation.
ReviewLower blood magnesium linked to osteoporosis risk
In 496 hospitalized postmenopausal women, lower serum magnesium was independently associated with higher odds of osteoporosis and with osteoporotic fractures, alongside age, BMI and bone-turnover markers.
Human studyMagnesium among the minerals linked to child growth
In children aged 2-5, lower magnesium, calcium, phosphorus and IGF-1 were independently associated with short stature - though this link was concentrated in children who were also underweight, and not seen in normal-weight children with short stature.
Cross-sectional studyHeavier supplement use raised excess-intake risk, including magnesium
In a national survey of 9,889 Korean adults, higher daily supplement-tablet consumption reduced the prevalence of nutrient inadequacy but increased the share of people exceeding the tolerable upper intake level for several nutrients, including magnesium.
Human studyMeta-analysis: 'excellent safety and tolerability' in prediabetes
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 5 randomized trials (384 participants) found oral magnesium supplementation modestly improved insulin sensitivity and lipid markers in prediabetic adults, with excellent safety and tolerability.
Meta-analysisMagnesium oxide well tolerated even at higher single doses
In healthy volunteers given a single 750 mg or 2000 mg dose of magnesium oxide, both doses were well tolerated with no serious adverse events or gastrointestinal side effects, though absorption did not rise proportionally with the higher dose.
Human RCTMagnesium flagged as 'an element of nutritional concern'
A veteran nutrition researcher's review notes magnesium deficiency is prevalent among older adults consuming a Western diet and presents balance-study evidence supporting an update to magnesium's dietary reference intakes.
ReviewHypomagnesemia found in all diabetic patients studied
In a Nigerian hospital study, median serum magnesium was markedly lower in adults with type 2 diabetes than in matched controls (0.40 vs 0.88 mmol/L), with hypomagnesemia present in every diabetic participant tested.
Cross-sectional studyMagnesium deficiency common - and easy to miss - in kidney disease
Using combined blood and 24-hour urine testing, magnesium deficiency was identified in 13.8% of non-dialysis chronic kidney disease patients (versus 0% of healthy controls), showing serum magnesium alone misses many affected people.
Cross-sectional studyA cofactor in over 600 enzymatic reactions
A review of magnesium status biomarkers describes magnesium as the body's second most abundant intracellular cation, involved in more than 600 enzymatic reactions across endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular and immune function.
ReviewMagnesium as a vascular and neural 'interface' regulator
A narrative review positions magnesium as a neurovascular-metabolic modulator - involved in endothelial function and vascular tone, and in neuropathic pain pathways via NMDA-receptor antagonism and reduced neuroinflammation.
ReviewMagnesium ions link cellular energy signals to metabolism
Published in Cell, this study identified lactate as a trigger for rapid magnesium release from internal cell stores into mitochondria, linking magnesium - an essential cofactor for ATP and countless metabolic enzymes - to the cell's energy-sensing machinery.
MechanismFrequently asked questions
What is AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex?
A multi-source magnesium formula combining magnesium glycinate, aspartate, malate and ascorbate - 100 mg of elemental magnesium per capsule - plus 100 mg of Vitamin C from the magnesium ascorbate. It is a licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80050495.
How do I take it?
Adults (18 years and over) take 1 to 3 capsules daily, with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules - swallow whole.
Why four different magnesium sources instead of one?
Combining magnesium glycinate, aspartate, malate and ascorbate is intended to provide a well-rounded magnesium intake rather than relying on a single chelate form; each is a recognized magnesium source in Health Canada's Natural Health Products Ingredients Database.
What's the difference between the 90-capsule and 180-capsule bottles?
Both sizes contain the exact same formula and NPN (80050495) - the 90-capsule bottle is a 90-day supply and the 180-capsule bottle is a 180-day supply at 1 capsule per day, so choose based on how long you'd like your supply to last.
Does it contain Vitamin C?
Yes - 100 mg of Vitamin C per capsule, sourced from the magnesium ascorbate itself (one ingredient providing both the magnesium and the Vitamin C on the label).
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes - vegan hypromellose capsules, non-GMO and gluten-free, with only one non-medicinal ingredient (sodium stearyl fumarate).
Who should not use it?
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking other supplements, or if you have kidney disease. Products providing more than 350 mg of elemental magnesium per day may cause diarrhea; this product's maximum labelled dose (300 mg from 3 capsules) is below that amount.
Where do I buy it?
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Support muscle, heart, bone and sleep the easy way
Get AOR Advanced Magnesium Complex on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80050495. Advanced Magnesium Complex provides four sources of magnesium (100 mg elemental per capsule) plus Vitamin C from magnesium ascorbate. The research summaries below concern magnesium and its individual chelate forms generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking other supplements, or if you have kidney disease. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you have kidney disease, since the kidneys are the primary route of magnesium elimination and impaired kidney function can affect magnesium clearance. Known Adverse Reactions: products providing more than 350 mg of elemental magnesium per day may cause diarrhea; this product's maximum labelled dose (300 mg of elemental magnesium, from 3 capsules) is below that amount. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps the body to metabolize nutrients. Helps in the development and maintenance of cartilage, bones and teeth. Helps in tissue formation. Helps to maintain proper muscle function. Helps in wound healing. An antioxidant for the maintenance of good health. Helps in the development and maintenance of gums. Helps in connective tissue formation. Helps to maintain heart muscle function. Helps to maintain normal electrolyte balance. Helps in collagen formation. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80050495.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per 1 capsule): Magnesium (from Mg glycinate, Mg aspartate, Mg malate and Mg ascorbate) 100 mg [provides 480 mg glycine, 50 mg aspartate, 50 mg malate as non-elemental co-factors]. Vitamin C (from Mg ascorbate) 100 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: Hypromellose. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adults 18 years and over): Take 1-3 capsules daily with or without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Do not crush, mix or blend capsules; swallow capsules whole. Do not exceed daily dose unless instructed by a healthcare practitioner.
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