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Excellent Ingredient List, Misleading Label
I wish I had done more research beforw purchasing this product. The label does state that the product contains 500 mg of magnesium glycinate and suggests 1-2 capsules per day, but it does not say how much magnesium is in the product. Contacting the manufacturer did not result in answers, so I looked it up for myself. Magnesium glycinate contains 14.1% magnesium by mass, which means that each capsule only contains 70.5 mg of magnesium.
I am magnesium deficient and take 400-600 mg of magnesium per day for restless legs, migraines, and heart issues. That means that in order to get as much magnesium as I need per day, I have to take 6 capsules, so one bottle is only a 20 day supply.
I am displeased with myself for not digging deeper before making this purchase, but also not happy with the company for labelling the product in a way that conceals the actual magnesium content and the true cost. For people who suffer neurological and cardiovascular issues as a result of magnesium deficiency, it is vital to take a sufficient dose of supplemental magnesium. Failure to do so can lead to serious health issues.
I don't know why this company chooses not to properly label their product, but consumers need to know what they're actually receiving so they can make correct dosing decisions and accurate price comparisons. The ingredient list is short, which is great, but the cost per day is much higher than other reputable brands and the label does not include the information needed to decide how much to take.
November 2019 · Unknown · verified purchase