CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200mg - Vegan | 120 V-Caps
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| Serving | 1 capsule (200 mg elemental magnesium) |
| Licensed Natural Health Product | NPN 80115340 |
| Quality Standards | Made in Canada |
| Country | Made in Canada |
About this item
- HIGH-DOSE, GENTLE MAGNESIUM: 200 mg of pure elemental magnesium per capsule as a magnesium bis-glycinate chelate and magnesium oxide blend - a gentle, well-absorbed form formulated for daily use.
- SIMPLE ONCE-DAILY DOSING: Adolescents (9 years and older) take one capsule per day, with or without food - one bottle of 120 capsules is a full 120-day supply.
- CHELATED FOR COMFORT: Magnesium bis-glycinate is chelated to glycine, a form studied for gentle, efficient absorption and reduced digestive discomfort compared with plain magnesium oxide alone.
- A FACTOR IN THE MAINTENANCE OF GOOD HEALTH: Magnesium is a factor in the maintenance of good health.
- CLEAN VEGAN FORMULA: Vegan vegetable capsules, free from GMOs, gluten, dairy, soy, sugar and artificial colours, flavours or preservatives - no animal products.
- PREMIUM CANADIAN QUALITY: Formulated and made in Canada by CanPrev, licensed under Health Canada NPN 80115340.
Product Description
Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200 - High-Dose, Well-Absorbed Magnesium for Everyday Balance

A gentle, high-dose daily magnesium - 200 mg of pure elemental magnesium per capsule, sourced from a magnesium bis-glycinate chelate and magnesium oxide blend. One simple capsule a day, with or without food, in a clean vegan capsule with no fillers or added flavours. Licensed Natural Health Product NPN 80115340.
Un magnésium quotidien doux et à haute dose - 200 mg de magnésium élémentaire pur par capsule, provenant d'un mélange de chélate de bisglycinate de magnésium et d'oxyde de magnésium. Une seule capsule par jour, avec ou sans nourriture, dans une capsule végane sans agent de remplissage ni arôme ajouté. Produit de santé naturel homologué. NPN 80115340.
One Daily Capsule, A Gentle High-Dose Formula
200mg Elemental Magnesium as Bis-Glycinate Chelate & Magnesium Oxide - Vegan, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free
High-Dose Elemental Magnesium
200 mg of pure elemental magnesium per capsule, supplied as a magnesium bis-glycinate chelate and magnesium oxide blend - a higher per-capsule dose for those who don't want to take multiple capsules.
Simple Once-Daily Dose
Adolescents (9 years and older) take just one capsule per day, with or without food - a full 120-day supply in every bottle.
What Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200mg Supports
Magnesium is a mineral involved in hundreds of processes in the body - here is what CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200mg is formulated to support.
General Health Maintenance
A factor in the maintenance of good health.
Gentle, Chelated Absorption
Supplied as a magnesium bis-glycinate chelate blend, a form studied for gentle, efficient uptake compared with plain magnesium oxide alone.
Muscle & Nerve Function
Magnesium is a mineral involved in normal muscle contraction and nerve transmission throughout the body.
Simple Daily Routine
A single once-daily capsule delivers a full 200mg elemental dose - no titration or multiple-capsule dosing required.
CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200mg: Supplement Facts
Supplement Facts
- Magnesium (magnesium bis-glycinate chelate, magnesium oxide) per capsule, elemental200 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Non-medicinal ingredients: Glycine, hypromellose, magnesium stearate.
Recommended Use or Purpose: A factor in the maintenance of good health.
Recommended Dose (Adolescents 9 years and older): Take one (1) capsule per day.
Cautions and Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
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.
Fiche produit
- Magnésium (chélate de bisglycinate de magnésium, oxyde de magnésium) par capsule, élémentaire200 mg
Ingrédients non médicinaux : Ingrédients non médicinaux : Glycine, hypromellose, stéarate de magnésium.
Usage ou fins recommandés : Un facteur dans le maintien d'une bonne santé.
Posologie recommandée (adolescents de 9 ans et plus) : Prendre une (1) capsule par jour.
Mises en garde : Garder hors de la portée des enfants. Ne pas utiliser si le sceau de sécurité est brisé.
NPN 80115340
Gentle, high-dose magnesium for everyday balance
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Get it on Amazon.caWhy CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200mg
A high-dose, gently chelated magnesium designed for simple once-daily use - premium CanPrev quality.
200mg elemental dose per capsule
A higher per-capsule dose than CanPrev's lower-dose magnesium formats, so one capsule a day covers a full daily amount without titrating.
Bis-glycinate chelate blend
Magnesium supplied as a bis-glycinate chelate and magnesium oxide blend, formulated to be gentler and better absorbed than magnesium oxide alone.
A factor in the maintenance of good health
Magnesium is a factor in the maintenance of good health.
Premium Canadian brand
CanPrev - Pro Essentials line, formulated and made in Canada. NPN 80115340.
How to use it
Take 1 capsule daily
Adolescents (9 years and older) take one (1) capsule per day, with or without food.
One bottle, 120 days
120 capsules at one per day gives a full 120-day supply.
Keep the seal intact
Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
Consult a practitioner if unsure
As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner on the use of this product.
What the research says about magnesium
Educational summaries of published research on magnesium and its chelated (bis-glycinate) form; not product-specific claims. CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200mg's authorized claim is the single use under NPN 80115340: a factor in the maintenance of good health.
Magnesium-L-threonate improved deep and REM sleep in a 21-day trial
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in adults with self-reported sleep problems found that magnesium-L-threonate (a different magnesium form than bis-glycinate) improved deep and REM sleep scores, daytime energy, mood and alertness compared with placebo over 21 days, measured with both questionnaires and a wearable sleep tracker.
Human RCTMagnesium bisglycinate modestly reduced insomnia severity in a 155-adult trial
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 155 adults with self-reported poor sleep quality found that 250 mg of elemental magnesium as magnesium bisglycinate produced a small but statistically significant reduction in Insomnia Severity Index scores after 4 weeks compared with placebo, with larger benefits in those with lower baseline dietary magnesium intake.
Human RCTSystematic review found magnesium improved restless-legs and sleep symptoms
A systematic review of 10 randomized trials (482 participants) evaluating dietary supplements for restless legs syndrome found that magnesium (alongside vitamin B6) significantly improved sleep quality and symptom severity, with magnesium showing the greatest effectiveness among the supplements reviewed.
Systematic ReviewMagnesium diglycinate showed better absorption than magnesium oxide in impaired absorbers
A double-blind crossover trial in patients with ileal resection found that, among those with the greatest impairment absorbing magnesium oxide, absorption of an equivalent dose of magnesium diglycinate (chelate) was significantly higher and better tolerated, with evidence suggesting some of the chelate is absorbed intact via a dipeptide transport pathway.
Human RCTBuffered bisglycinate showed better intestinal permeability than a sucrosomial form
A laboratory study comparing two chelated magnesium forms in human intestinal cells and myometrial cells found that buffered magnesium bisglycinate produced better intestinal permeability and a greater, longer-lasting relaxation effect than a sucrosomial magnesium form, suggesting favourable absorption characteristics for the chelate.
Preclinical StudyComparative trial found magnesium bisglycinate did not raise plasma magnesium as much as other sources
A double-blind, randomized crossover trial in 40 healthy adults compared plasma magnesium levels after oral intake of magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, magnesium bisglycinate and a microencapsulated form - magnesium bisglycinate was the only source that did not produce a statistically significant rise in plasma magnesium over the 6-hour testing window, underscoring that absorption studies of different magnesium forms do not all agree.
Human RCTMeta-analysis found magnesium supplementation modestly improved depression and anxiety scores
A meta-analysis of 52 randomized controlled trials (4,049 participants) found that antioxidant supplements, including magnesium, zinc, selenium and CoQ10, were associated with significant improvements in depression scores and anxiety scores compared with control.
Meta-analysisMagnesium plus vitamin B6 improved depression and anxiety scores in stressed adults
A post-hoc analysis of an 8-week randomized controlled trial in adults with low magnesium status and severe stress found that both magnesium alone and magnesium combined with vitamin B6 significantly improved Depression Anxiety Stress Scale depression and anxiety scores from baseline, with quality-of-life improvements continuing over the full 8 weeks.
Human RCTfMRI study found a magnesium-containing formula reduced stress and altered brain response to pain
A randomized, controlled, single-blinded fMRI trial in chronically stressed adults found that 28 days of a magnesium-containing supplement (with B vitamins, Rhodiola and green tea) significantly reduced Depression Anxiety Stress Scale stress scores and altered brain activation patterns in stress- and pain-related regions compared with placebo.
Human RCTReview finds magnesium's role in bone health is real but less consistent than calcium or vitamin D
A 2025 review of supplements for bone health found that, while calcium and vitamin D have the strongest evidence for reducing bone loss and fracture risk, magnesium (along with vitamin K and phosphorus) plays an important supporting role in skeletal metabolism, though the clinical evidence for magnesium supplementation specifically is more limited and context-dependent.
ReviewHigher dietary magnesium intake was linked to higher bone mineral density
A cross-sectional study of 11,520 adults using US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data found a significant positive association between dietary magnesium intake and bone mineral density, alongside similar associations for calcium, iron, zinc, copper, sodium and selenium.
Cross-sectional StudyPilot trial of 200mg/day magnesium in osteoporosis patients found no significant change in pain or sleep
A pilot randomized trial in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis receiving standard bisphosphonate treatment found that adding 200 mg/day of oral magnesium for 3 months did not significantly change pain, anxiety, depression or sleep quality scores after 1 year, compared with bisphosphonate treatment alone.
Human RCTMeta-analysis found magnesium supplementation modestly lowered blood pressure
A meta-analysis of 38 randomized controlled trials (2,709 participants) found magnesium supplementation reduced systolic blood pressure by 2.81 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure by 2.05 mmHg compared with placebo, with larger reductions in those with hypertension or low magnesium status.
Meta-analysisDietary magnesium intake is inversely associated with cardiovascular risk factors
A review of electrolyte minerals and cardiovascular health found that, unlike sodium, dietary magnesium (along with potassium and calcium) shows an inverse correlation with cardiovascular events and risk factors, particularly blood pressure.
ReviewSubgroup analysis found lower daily magnesium doses over longer periods reduced systolic blood pressure more
A systematic review and subgroup meta-analysis of placebo-controlled trials found that magnesium supplementation at doses of 360 mg/day or less, taken for more than 3 months, reduced systolic blood pressure by 4.31 mmHg in the general normotensive population - a larger reduction than higher doses or shorter treatment periods.
Meta-analysisCochrane review found no meaningful benefit for cramp prevention in older adults
An updated Cochrane review of 11 trials (735 participants) concluded that oral magnesium supplementation is unlikely to provide clinically meaningful cramp prophylaxis for older adults with idiopathic nocturnal leg cramps, though evidence for pregnancy-related cramps remained inconsistent.
Cochrane ReviewMeta-analysis found no reduction in pregnancy leg-cramp frequency
A meta-analysis of 4 randomized controlled trials (332 pregnant women) found that oral magnesium supplementation did not significantly decrease the frequency of leg cramps compared with control, and did not significantly improve recovery from cramps.
Meta-analysisSystematic review found magnesium reduced pregnancy-related cramps but not other cramp types
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 trials on electrolyte supplementation for muscle cramps and myalgia found that magnesium significantly reduced cramp frequency in pregnancy-associated leg cramps, but showed no significant effect in nocturnal or persistent leg cramps in the general adult population.
Systematic ReviewReview estimates roughly a third of the global population falls short on magnesium
A 2025 review estimates that approximately 2.4 billion people, or about 31% of the global population, do not meet recommended magnesium intake levels, driven by modern dietary patterns, soil depletion and food processing losses.
ReviewReview frames magnesium deficiency as an underappreciated public health issue
A 2025 review describes magnesium as a cofactor in hundreds of enzymatic reactions and links widespread low magnesium status - driven by inadequate dietary intake, chronic disease and lifestyle factors - to elevated risks across cardiometabolic, skeletal and neurological health.
ReviewUS survey finds inadequate magnesium intake becomes more common with age in children and teens
An analysis of US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data (32,118 participants aged 1-18) found that inadequate calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and vitamin A intake became increasingly common with age, particularly among adolescent girls.
Survey AnalysisMagnesium acts as a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions supporting neuronal health
A review describes magnesium as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymatic reactions, including those involved in ATP synthesis, nucleic acid stability and neurotransmitter release, and highlights its role in regulating ion channels and maintaining neuronal signaling.
ReviewMagnesium is essential for ATP-dependent reactions throughout the cardiovascular system
A review of the molecular and cellular actions of magnesium found that it functions as a cofactor in more than 300 enzymatic reactions - essential for all ATP-requiring processes - and acts as a transmembrane and intracellular modulator of other ions relevant to cardiovascular function.
ReviewMagnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation and a required cofactor for energy metabolism
A review of magnesium homeostasis describes it as the second most abundant intracellular cation in the human body, required as a cofactor in roughly 300 essential enzymatic reactions and for the generation and use of ATP.
ReviewFrequently asked questions
What is CanPrev Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Gentle 200mg and what does it do?
It's a high-dose, gently absorbed magnesium supplement providing 200 mg of pure elemental magnesium per capsule as a magnesium bis-glycinate chelate and magnesium oxide blend. Magnesium is a factor in the maintenance of good health.
How do I take it?
Adolescents (9 years and older) take one capsule per day, with or without food.
How many capsules are in a bottle, and how long does it last?
Each bottle contains 120 vegetable capsules. At one capsule daily, that's a 120-day supply.
Why is the dose 200mg instead of CanPrev's other magnesium formats?
This format concentrates a full 200 mg elemental magnesium dose into a single daily capsule, so you don't need to take multiple capsules to reach a higher daily amount - other CanPrev magnesium products use lower per-capsule doses with a titratable range instead.
Is it vegan?
Yes - the vegetable capsule and all ingredients are vegan, with a clean formula free of GMOs, gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and animal products.
Does it contain any other minerals or added ingredients?
No - the sole medicinal ingredient is magnesium (as a bis-glycinate chelate and magnesium oxide blend), 200 mg elemental per capsule. Non-medicinal ingredients are glycine, hypromellose and magnesium stearate - no added flavours or fillers.
Who should use caution, or not use it?
As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner on the use of this product. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children.
Where do I buy it?
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Gentle, high-dose magnesium for everyday balance
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Get it on Amazon.caNatural Health Product NPN 80115340. A factor in the maintenance of good health. The research summaries below concern magnesium generally and are educational - they are not claims about this finished product. Read and follow the label. As with any natural health product, consult a health care practitioner on the use of this product. Do not use if the safety seal is broken. Results may vary.
Important information
Safety Information
Cautions and Warnings: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is broken.
Indications
Recommended Use or Purpose: A factor in the maintenance of good health.
Ingredients
Medicinal ingredient (per capsule): Magnesium (magnesium bis-glycinate chelate, magnesium oxide) 200 mg elemental. Non-medicinal ingredients: Glycine, hypromellose, magnesium stearate. NMIs are subject to change - always read and follow the label for accurate ingredients, cautions and allergen information.
Directions
Recommended Dose (Adolescents 9 years and older): Take one (1) capsule per day.
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