Are magnesium glycinate and bisglyclinate the same thing?

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Magnesium glycinate and magnesium bisglycinate are very similar and often used interchangeably, but there is a slight difference between the two.

Both magnesium glycinate and magnesium bisglycinate are chelated forms of magnesium, which means that the magnesium is bound to an amino acid (glycine in this case) to improve absorption and bioavailability.

The difference between the two lies in the number of glycine molecules that are bound to each magnesium molecule. Magnesium glycinate typically contains one glycine molecule per magnesium molecule, while magnesium bisglycinate contains two glycine molecules per magnesium molecule.

In practical terms, this means that magnesium bisglycinate may provide slightly more magnesium per dose and may be absorbed a bit more efficiently than magnesium glycinate. However, both forms are generally well-tolerated and effective for magnesium supplementation.