Magnesium Glycinate

Role

Magnesium source (chelated for high bioavailability)

Amount

• Per serving: 1/2 tsp
• Per batch (×48): 1/2 cup

Nutrition

• ~112 mg magnesium per serving (27% DV)
• At 2 tumblers/day: ~224 mg (under the 350 mg supplemental UL)

Safety

• ✅ MCAS safe
• ✅ Low salicylate
• Safe for everyone in household

Why Glycinate?

• Chelated with glycine amino acid — protects the magnesium through the gut
• High bioavailability independent of stomach acid or glucose
• Gentle on the stomach (unlike magnesium oxide or citrate which can cause GI issues)
• Glycine itself has hepatoprotective and sleep-supportive properties

Cofactors for Utilization

Magnesium needs these to be used effectively at the cellular level:

• Zinc — provided by quercetin drops (10mg, 75% DV)
• Vitamin B6 — not in the recipe, ensure from diet or separate supplement
• Vitamin D — provided by quercetin drops (30mcg, 156% DV)

Source

BulkSupplements, 500g (1.1 lbs) — ~$22, ~340 servings, reorder every ~10 weeks