Nutrimea magnesium bisglycinate: the gentlest and best-tolerated form

Article produced in partnership with Nutrimea

More than 70% of French people are low in magnesium. Many of you are already taking supplements, without always feeling the benefits.

At Darwin Nutrition, we see it regularly in our readers’ questions, and the answer is often the same: the form of magnesium matters just as much as the dose.

Why choose the bisglycinate form?

Magnesium is involved in more than 300 biological reactions: energy production, muscle contraction, nerve transmission, immune support. A deficiency, even a mild one, can result in persistent fatigue, cramps, disturbed sleep, or hard-to-explain irritability.

Quick tip if your eyelids are twitching: this symptom may be linked to a magnesium deficiency! Don’t hesitate to consult a healthcare professional to get it checked out.

The problem with the classic forms of magnesium supplements you find on the market (oxide, chloride, marine magnesium) is that their intestinal absorption remains limited. 

Above all, they can cause digestive discomfort, even an undesirable laxative effect. Sensitive intestines often do not tolerate them well. That can really be inconvenient. 

Bisglycinate works differently. Magnesium is bound to two glycine molecules, which gives it electrical neutrality. It passes through the intestinal wall without being affected by stomach acidity, with significantly higher bioavailability than inorganic forms. 

It is the form we recommend first for people with a reactive digestive system.

What sets Nutrimea’s formula apart

At Darwin Nutrition, we pay attention to formulas: true dosage, no unnecessary additives, consistency between claims and composition. On these three points, Nutrimea’s magnesium bisglycinate passes the test.

The formula provides 100 mg of magnesium per capsule, or 300 mg per day for 3 capsules. 80% of the adult reference nutritional values, within an effective range without exceeding the thresholds beyond which undesirable effects appear. This is something that matters to us: 100 mg of magnesium per capsule is truly the optimal dosage.

What we find interesting is that it also includes vitamin B6 (1.4 mg/day, 100% of the NRVs). This cofactor improves cellular magnesium absorption and enhances its effects on the nervous and immune systems. The magnesium + B6 combination is documented for reducing perceived stress and improving sleep quality.

The formula is clean, and that’s why it catches our attention: gluten-free, lactose-free, allergen-free, free of controversial additives, vegetable-based capsule. The product is made in France in an ISO 22000-certified laboratory.

Who is Nutrimea’s Magnesium Bisglycinate for?

This formula is primarily intended for people who experience chronic fatigue or muscle tension, and for those who have already tried other forms of magnesium without tolerating them.

And more broadly, for anyone looking to address a deficiency in an effective and comfortable way. It is suitable for adults as well as children from 10 years old (1 to 2 capsules per day).

We recommend a 3-month course to optimize the effects, followed by a one-month break.

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Sources and scientific studies

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Uberti F. et al., Study of Magnesium Formulations on Intestinal Cells to Influence Myometrium Cell Relaxation, Nutrients, 2020

Hemamy M. et al., The effect of vitamin D and magnesium supplementation on the mental health status of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, BMC Pediatrics, 2021

Noah L. et al., Effect of magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation on mental health and quality of life in stressed healthy adults, Stress and Health, 2021