CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50mg Chewable - Tropical Pineapple | 120 Tabs
Visit the CanPrev Store| Brand | CanPrev |
| Serving | 1-4 chewable tablets/day (by age) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80127545 |
| Quality Standards | GMP-compliant facility |
| Country | Made in Canada  |
About this item
- GENTLE, HIGHLY ABSORBABLE MAGNESIUM: 50 mg of elemental magnesium per tablet as Albion™ magnesium bis-glycinate chelate (buffered) - a form generally chosen for being gentler on digestion than less-soluble inorganic magnesium salts.
- FOR AGES 3 AND UP - THE WHOLE FAMILY: Dosed by age: children 3-8 years take 1 tablet daily; adolescents 9+ and adults take 1 to 4 tablets daily, or as directed by a health care practitioner.
- A FACTOR IN THE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD HEALTH: Magnesium is an essential mineral cofactor involved in normal muscle function and everyday wellness.
- VEGAN, SUGAR-FREE, CLEAN LABEL: Sweetened with xylitol and monk fruit extract - no added sugar, no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives; gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and non-GMO.
- NO WATER NEEDED - JUST CHEW: A simple chewable alternative to swallowing pills or measuring powders, for kids and adults alike.
- NATURAL TROPICAL PINEAPPLE FLAVOUR: Made with natural orange and pineapple flavours - no artificial flavours.
- TRUSTED CANADIAN QUALITY: Manufactured in a GMP-compliant Canadian facility by CanPrev; licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80127545.
- 120 CHEWABLE TABLETS - UP TO A 120-DAY SUPPLY: One bottle covers up to 120 days at the base children's dose of 1 tablet daily; the supply is shorter at higher adolescent/adult dosing.
Product description
Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50 Chewable - Gentle, Kid-Friendly Magnesium for the Whole Family
A closer look at CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50 Chewable - 50 mg of elemental magnesium per tablet as Albion™ magnesium bis-glycinate chelate (buffered), in a natural tropical pineapple flavour chewable tablet for ages 3 and up. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80127545. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80127545.
Un regard plus approfondi sur le Magnésium Bis-Glycinate 50 Croquable de CanPrev - 50 mg de magnésium élémentaire par comprimé sous forme de chélate de bis-glycinate de magnésium Albion™ (tamponné), en comprimé à croquer à saveur naturelle d'ananas tropical, pour les 3 ans et plus. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 80127545.
Why Magnesium Bis-Glycinate, Chewable
A gently-absorbed chelate form, in an easy-to-chew tablet - no water, no swallowing pills.
Backed by science
Magnesium is a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions involved in muscle, nerve and energy metabolism - research on its bis-glycinate chelate form specifically is summarized below.
The CanPrev difference
50 mg of elemental magnesium per chewable tablet from a buffered bis-glycinate chelate, in a natural tropical pineapple flavour - vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, non-GMO, made in Canada, and formulated for ages 3 and up.
What Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Chewable supports
One gently-absorbed mineral, in a chewable format the whole family can use.
Muscle Function
Magnesium is a factor in the maintenance of good health and supports normal everyday muscle function, as an essential mineral cofactor.
Gentle, Bioavailable Chelate
The bis-glycinate chelate form is chosen for being easier on digestion than less-soluble inorganic magnesium salts.
Kid-Friendly Chewable Format
A natural tropical pineapple-flavoured chewable tablet, dosed by age (children 3-8: 1 tablet/day; 9+ and adults: 1-4 tablets/day) - no water needed.
Clean, Family-Friendly Label
Vegan, sugar-free (sweetened with xylitol and monk fruit extract), gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free and non-GMO, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50mg Chewable: Supplement Facts
Medicinal Ingredient (per 1 chewable tablet)
- Magnesium (Albion™ magnesium bis-glycinate chelate, buffered)50 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Citric acid, dextrates, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, natural orange flavour, natural pineapple flavour, turmeric, sugars (xylitol, monk fruit extract).
Recommended Use or Purpose: Magnesium (bis-glycinate) is a factor in the maintenance of good health. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80127545.
Recommended Dose: Children (3-8 years): Take 1 chewable tablet daily. Adolescents (9 years and older) and adults: Take 1 chewable tablet, 1 to 4 times daily. Or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Chew fully; no water needed.
Cautions and Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements or medications, or before giving this product to children under 3 years of age. 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.
Ingrédient médicinal (par 1 comprimé à croquer)
- Magnésium (chélate de bis-glycinate de magnésium Albion™, tamponné)50 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Acide citrique, dextrates, hypromellose, stéarate de magnésium, maltodextrine, arôme naturel d'orange, arôme naturel d'ananas, curcuma, sucres (xylitol, extrait de fruit du moine).
Usage ou fins recommandés : Le magnésium (bis-glycinate) contribue au maintien d'une bonne santé. Produit de santé naturel homologué, NPN 80127545.
Dose recommandée : Enfants (3 à 8 ans) : Prendre 1 comprimé à croquer par jour. Adolescents (9 ans et plus) et adultes : Prendre 1 comprimé à croquer, 1 à 4 fois par jour. Ou selon les recommandations d'un professionnel de la santé qualifié. Bien mâcher; aucune eau n'est nécessaire.
Mises en garde et précautions : Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Consulter un professionnel de la santé avant l'usage si vous êtes enceinte, si vous allaitez, si vous prenez d'autres suppléments ou médicaments, ou avant de donner ce produit à un enfant de moins de 3 ans. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé. Conserver hermétiquement fermé dans un endroit frais et sec.
NPN 80127545
Gentle chewable magnesium for the whole family, ages 3 and up
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50 Chewable
A gentle, chewable magnesium the whole family can take - ages 3 and up.
Gentle Bis-Glycinate Chelate
A buffered magnesium bis-glycinate chelate, chosen for being gentler on digestion than less-soluble inorganic magnesium salts.
For Ages 3 and Up
Dosed by age - 1 tablet daily for children 3-8 years, 1 to 4 tablets daily for adolescents and adults 9+ - or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Clean, Chewable Format
No water needed - a natural tropical pineapple-flavoured chewable, vegan and sugar-free with no artificial colours or flavours.
Trusted Canadian Brand
CanPrev - premium natural health products, GMP-compliant facility, made in Canada. Licensed NPN 80127545.
How to use
Children 3-8 years: 1 tablet daily
Give 1 chewable tablet per day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Adolescents 9+ and adults: 1-4 tablets daily
Take 1 chewable tablet, 1 to 4 times per day, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Chew fully - no water needed
Chew the tablet completely; no water is needed.
Use daily, keep sealed
Use as part of a daily routine; keep the bottle tightly sealed and out of reach of children beyond the recommended dose.
What the research says about magnesium bis-glycinate
Peer-reviewed studies and reviews on magnesium and its bis-glycinate chelate form generally - shared for education, not as claims about this finished product. This product's own authorized claim is the one on its Natural Health Product licence, NPN 80127545: a factor in the maintenance of good health.
Magnesium diglycinate absorbed better and tolerated well in patients with impaired absorption
In a randomized, double-blind crossover trial in patients with ileal resection, magnesium diglycinate (chelate) produced significantly greater magnesium absorption than magnesium oxide in those with the most impaired baseline absorption, was better tolerated by all patients studied, and appears to be absorbed in part intact via a dipeptide transport pathway.
Human RCTDose-ranging study compares glycinate with other organic and inorganic magnesium forms
An animal study measuring tissue magnesium levels across three doses found organic magnesium compounds (citrate, malate, acetyl taurate, glycinate) generally showed better absorption than inorganic salts, with magnesium glycinate showing its own dose-dependent tissue transition pattern distinct from the other forms tested.
Animal studyThe chemistry behind chelated minerals like magnesium bis-glycinate
A review of metal-binding peptides describes how binding a mineral to an amino acid or short peptide - the same chelation principle behind magnesium bis-glycinate - can enhance a mineral's absorption and bioavailability relative to unbound, inorganic mineral forms.
ReviewMicroencapsulated magnesium showed a more sustained plasma rise than bisglycinate in one comparative trial
A double-blind, randomized crossover trial comparing microencapsulated magnesium with magnesium oxide, citrate and bisglycinate found plasma magnesium rose significantly after oxide (1 hour) and citrate (4 hours), but not significantly after bisglycinate within this specific 6-hour testing window - while the microencapsulated form produced the most sustained rise with fewer reported digestive side effects.
Human RCTShort-term study found magnesium oxide's bioavailability rivaled other forms
A 10-day supplementation study in healthy young women found magnesium oxide increased ionized and total blood magnesium more than magnesium citrate or magnesium carbonate in this particular short-term design - a reminder that 'oxide is poorly absorbed' does not hold in every study.
Human studyResearchers are comparing multiple bioavailable magnesium compounds for different goals
A review of magnesium's role in neuronal health surveys several bioavailable magnesium compounds under active study - including magnesium-L-threonate, magnesium-acetyl-taurate and other magnesium salts - each explored for different absorption and target-tissue profiles rather than a single 'best' form for every purpose.
ReviewMagnesium bisglycinate modestly eased insomnia severity in adults reporting poor sleep
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 155 adults with self-reported poor sleep found 250 mg of elemental magnesium as magnesium bisglycinate produced a small but statistically significant improvement in Insomnia Severity Index scores over 4 weeks, with the largest benefit seen in those with lower baseline dietary magnesium intake.
Human RCTMagnesium and potassium supplementation improved insomnia severity and sleep hormones in diabetes
A randomized controlled trial in 290 adults with diabetes found magnesium supplementation (alone or combined with potassium) significantly reduced Insomnia Severity Index scores and shifted serum melatonin and cortisol levels compared with placebo over two months.
Human RCTA different bioavailable magnesium form, threonate, improved deep sleep in a small trial
A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in adults with self-reported sleep problems found magnesium L-threonate (a different, brain-targeted magnesium form, distinct from the bis-glycinate in this product) improved objectively measured deep and REM sleep, mood and daytime alertness over 21 days.
Human RCTMagnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions
A comprehensive review describes magnesium's role as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including converting ATP to ADP for cellular energy, supporting calcium-channel function in nerve transmission and muscle relaxation, and contributing to protein and DNA synthesis.
ReviewMagnesium is a literal cofactor inside the enzyme that powers muscle contraction
A biophysics review reports that the rate of ATP hydrolysis by myosin - the motor protein behind muscle contraction - depends on which magnesium isotope serves as its enzyme cofactor, direct physical evidence of magnesium's role at the heart of the body's energy-releasing machinery.
MechanismMagnesium is the cell's dominant divalent mineral, required for nucleic acid structure
A review of intracellular metal handling describes magnesium as the dominant divalent cation inside cells, required for nucleic acid (DNA/RNA) structure and as an enzyme cofactor - a role so fundamental it is conserved from microbes to humans.
ReviewCochrane review: limited evidence for cramp prevention, with pregnancy results still conflicting
The Cochrane systematic review of 11 randomized trials (735 participants) concluded magnesium supplementation is unlikely to provide clinically meaningful cramp prophylaxis for older adults with idiopathic nocturnal leg cramps, while evidence in pregnancy-associated cramps remains conflicting and needs further research.
Systematic ReviewOral magnesium did not reduce leg cramp frequency in pregnancy in one controlled trial
An observational controlled trial of 130 pregnant women with leg cramps found no significant difference in cramp-frequency reduction between oral magnesium citrate (300 mg/day) and placebo after 4 weeks - an honest null result from a well-designed comparison.
Human RCTMeta-analysis: magnesium helps pregnancy-associated cramps, not general muscle pain
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 trials on electrolytes and muscle pain found magnesium significantly reduced cramp frequency in pregnancy-associated leg cramps, but found no significant benefit for nocturnal or persistent leg cramps in general adult populations - a population-specific picture rather than a blanket effect.
Meta-analysisCall to re-evaluate magnesium's tolerable upper intake level based on modern diarrhea data
A review of intervention studies published since the 1997 upper-intake-level was set found most trials (magnesium intakes of 128-1200 mg/day) reported no significant difference in diarrhea occurrence between magnesium supplementation and control groups, suggesting doses above the current adult upper level are often well tolerated.
ReviewHigh single doses of magnesium oxide were well tolerated in healthy volunteers
A randomized pharmacokinetic study gave healthy volunteers 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 increase proportionally at the higher dose.
Human RCTStacking multiple supplements raises the risk of exceeding safe upper limits
A national survey of 9,889 Korean adults found that using more dietary supplement tablets per day reduced the prevalence of nutrient inadequacy, but increased the share of people exceeding the tolerable upper intake level for several nutrients including magnesium - a reminder to consider total intake across all supplements and foods, especially in households where children may also take other products.
Cross-sectional studyMeta-analysis: magnesium modestly lowers blood pressure
Pooling 38 randomized controlled trials (2,709 participants), magnesium supplementation reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.81 mmHg and diastolic by 2.05 mmHg versus placebo, with larger reductions in people already on blood-pressure medication or with low blood magnesium.
Meta-analysisLower magnesium doses over longer periods showed the largest blood-pressure benefit
A subgroup meta-analysis found magnesium doses of 360 mg per day or less, taken for more than 3 months, produced the largest systolic blood pressure reductions in the general normotensive population - a dose range consistent with typical supplement labels.
Meta-analysisCategorized review of 49 trials: magnesium's blood-pressure effect depends on hypertension status and dose
A systematic review categorizing 49 oral magnesium trials found no blood-pressure benefit in controlled hypertensives or normotensive people even at high doses, while uncontrolled hypertensives on medication saw benefit at any tested dose (240 mg/day and up) - underscoring that effects vary by population.
Systematic ReviewCanadian survey: children 1-8 years are among the most frequent users of multivitamin/mineral supplements
An analysis of the Canadian Community Health Survey found children aged 1-8 years and women over 51 were the groups most likely to use multivitamin/mineral supplements, and that supplement users showed a lower prevalence of nutrient inadequacy - including magnesium - than non-users.
Population studyMany North American adults fall short of the magnesium intake target
A U.S. national nutrition survey found roughly 41-45% of adults did not meet the Estimated Average Requirement for magnesium from diet alone, regardless of whether they followed a typical or a restricted-carbohydrate eating pattern.
Population studyMagnesium is one of the most commonly under-consumed minerals worldwide
A multi-country nutrition survey across 8 Latin American cities found magnesium had one of the highest rates of dietary inadequacy of any nutrient measured (over 80% of the urban population studied), alongside calcium and vitamin D - a pattern echoed in nutrition surveys across many regions.
Population studyFrequently asked questions
What is CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50 Chewable?
A chewable magnesium supplement providing 50 mg of elemental magnesium per tablet from Albion™ magnesium bis-glycinate chelate (buffered), in a natural tropical pineapple flavour. It is a licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80127545, formulated for ages 3 and up.
How do I give it to children?
Children 3 to 8 years: take 1 tablet daily. Adolescents 9 years and older (and adults): take 1 tablet, 1 to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Do I need water to take it?
No - it's a chewable tablet in a natural tropical pineapple flavour, so no water is needed.
Why bis-glycinate instead of another form of magnesium?
Magnesium bis-glycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine, a form generally chosen for being easier on digestion and less likely to cause loose stool than less-soluble inorganic salts such as magnesium oxide.
Is it vegan and allergen-friendly?
Yes - vegan, sugar-free (sweetened with xylitol and monk fruit extract), gluten-free, dairy-free and soy-free, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.
Who should consult a health care practitioner before use?
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements or medications, and before giving this product to children under 3 years of age.
How many tablets are in a bottle, and how long does it last?
120 chewable tablets per bottle - up to a 120-day supply at the base children's dose of 1 tablet daily; the supply is shorter at the higher adolescent/adult dosing range.
Where do I buy it?
Use the orange button on this page - it takes you to the CanPrev listing on Amazon.ca for secure checkout and fast delivery.
Gentle chewable magnesium for the whole family, ages 3 and up
Get CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50 Chewable on Amazon.ca - fast, protected delivery.
Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80127545. Magnesium Bis-Glycinate 50 Chewable provides 50 mg of elemental magnesium per chewable tablet from Albion™ magnesium bis-glycinate chelate (buffered). The research summaries below concern magnesium and its bis-glycinate chelate form generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. Keep out of reach of children beyond the recommended dose. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements or medications. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking other supplements or medications, or before giving this product to children under 3 years of age. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: Magnesium (bis-glycinate) is a factor in the maintenance of good health. Licensed Natural Health Product, NPN 80127545.
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredient (per 1 chewable tablet): Magnesium (Albion™ magnesium bis-glycinate chelate, buffered) 50 mg. Non-medicinal Ingredients: Citric acid, dextrates, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, natural orange flavour, natural pineapple flavour, turmeric, sugars (xylitol, monk fruit extract). NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label.
Directions
Recommended Dose: Children (3-8 years): Take 1 chewable tablet daily. Adolescents (9 years and older) and adults: Take 1 chewable tablet, 1 to 4 times daily. Or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Chew fully; no water needed.
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