We hear a lot about Magnesium supporting our bodies.
I compiled a list of three most important types of magnesium supplements. I have no affiliation with any of the mentioned brands.
The list was compiled by AI. I have since ordered from one of the sources.
For further insights please look up this page:
“https://africasiaeuro.com/magnesium“
(List below contains same info) but is harder to read
Key
- Elem. Mg/serv. = elemental magnesium per serving (what really matters)
- Format = Veg/Vegan caps or Powder
- Notes = purity/testing/other quality cues when disclosed
| # | Form | Brand & Product (EU-available) | Format | Elem. Mg/serv. | Typical Pack / Price (seen online) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glycinate (bisglycinate) | Bulk™ Magnesium Bisglycinate | Tablets (veggie) | 200 mg (2 tabs) | from ~£5.99 (60–180 tabs) | Simple formula; clear elemental dose; budget EU option. |
| 2 | Glycinate (bisglycinate) | Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder | Powder | 200 mg/scoop (typ.) | ~€56.95–£59.14 (187 g) | NSF Certified for Sport; widely praised quality; EU shops stock. (Smeets & Graas, YourHealthBasket) |
| 3 | Glycinate (bisglycinate) | HSN Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder | Powder | (declares bisglycinate; check label per batch) | €— (varies) | HSN runs transparent pages; their malate page shows clear dosing; bisglycinate powder often cheapest per mg. (HSN Store) |
| 4 | Glycinate (bisglycinate) | Thorne Magnesium (Bis)Glycinate Capsules (120 mg) | Veg caps | 120 mg/cap | varies by EU retailer | Newer EU capsule option; clean label. (Smeets & Graas) |
| 5 | Glycinate (bisglycinate) | NOW Foods Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder (EU retailers) | Powder | label typical 250–300 mg/serv. | ~£25–30 (227 g) | Reputable US brand sold via UK/EU shops. (YourHealthBasket) |
| 6 | Taurate | Viridian Magnesium Taurate | Veg caps | ~112 mg/2 caps (brand info) | ~€12–£26 (30–90 caps) | Vegan, minimalist excipients; widely sold in EU. (Farmaciasdirect, Quickvit, PharmaMarket) |
| 7 | Taurate | BioCare Magnesium Taurate | Veg caps | typically 100 mg/2 caps (check label) | ~£19.55 (60 caps) | Practitioner brand; ships across Europe. (NatureDoc Shop, biocare.co.uk) |
| 8 | Taurate | Cardiovascular Research / Ecological Formulas Magnesium Taurate | Veg caps | 125 mg/cap | £30–35 (180 caps) | Classic taurate; stocked by EU/UK retailers. (Natures Fix) |
| 9 | Taurate | Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Taurate 400 | Tabs | 100 mg/tablet (4/day = 400 mg) | ~€37–£42 (120 tabs) | Reputable practitioner brand; EU shops list it. (VitalAbo Online Shop Europe, Nutrilabo) |
| 10 | Taurate | Source of Nature Magnesium Taurate 625 mg | Veg caps | 50 mg/cap (625 mg salt) | ~\$17 (180 caps) | Budget EU e-shop; declares lab testing; check shipping/VAT. (Source of Nature) |
| 11 | Malate | Sunday Natural Magnesium Malate | Veg caps | 100 mg/cap | ~€11.90 (120 caps) | Very transparent % Mg (13.94%); vegan; EU made. (Sunday Natural) |
| 12 | Malate | NOW Foods Magnesium Malate 1000 mg | Vegan tabs | 115 mg/tab | ~€— (EU sellers, 180 tabs) | Clear elemental disclosure; budget-friendly. (NOW Foods, Amazon Germany) |
| 13 | Malate | Life Extension Magnesium (Malate) | Tabs | label typical 100–150 mg/tab | EU distributor lists ranges | Science-heavy brand; EU store available. (Life Extension, Life Extension Europe) |
| 14 | Malate | Solgar Chelated Magnesium (mixed chelate; malate not isolated) | Veg tabs | 100 mg/tab (chelated) | widely sold in EU | High quality chelate; not pure malate—listed as an alt. (Solgar® | The Gold Standard in Vitamins., mass-zone.eu) |
| 15 | Malate | HSN Magnesium Malate Powder | Powder | 200 mg/serving | from €7.48 (150 g) | Probably the cheapest per elemental mg; very clear label. |
Quick takeaways (price-to-quality)
- Cheapest per elemental mg (powder): HSN Magnesium Malate Powder (200 mg Mg/serv., from €7.48/150 g). If you want glycinate as powder, Thorne and NOW powders are widely available, but are pricier for the quality certifications they carry. (Smeets & Graas, YourHealthBasket)
- Cheapest capsules with decent purity: Sunday Natural Malate (100 mg/cap) and Bulk Bisglycinate (200 mg/2 tabs) are strong budget picks and clearly label elemental Mg. Viridian and BioCare are good taurate choices if you specifically want the taurate salt. (Sunday Natural, PharmaMarket, NatureDoc Shop)
- “Best quality” signal (third-party standards, practitioner brands): Thorne (NSF for Sport), Life Extension, BioCare, Douglas Labs, Viridian. Expect to pay more per mg vs. basic house brands. (Smeets & Graas, Life Extension Europe, biocare.co.uk, VitalAbo Online Shop Europe)
How much should I take? (simple EU-aligned guidance)
- In the EU, the NRV for magnesium is 375 mg/day (total intake). Many supplements deliver 100–200 mg elemental magnesium per serving, which is a sensible single dose for most people. Split doses (e.g., 2×100–150 mg) are often gentler on the gut. Always consider diet + any medical advice. (European Food Safety Authority)
Typical “recommended size” per serving (elemental Mg):
- Glycinate / Taurate / Malate: 100–200 mg elemental Mg per serving, once or twice daily depending on need and label instructions. (European Food Safety Authority)
Notes & tips
- “High purity / actual content”: Look for clear elemental magnesium declarations (as above) and reputable brands that disclose testing. Practitioner brands (Thorne, BioCare, Douglas, Life Extension, Viridian) tend to have stronger QC disclosures than marketplace-only labels. (Smeets & Graas, biocare.co.uk, VitalAbo Online Shop Europe, Life Extension Europe)
- Veg/vegan: All capsule picks above are vegetarian; most are vegan (check each product page for the “vegan” icon if that’s essential to you). (PharmaMarket, biocare.co.uk)
- Price variability: EU prices shift with VAT, promos, and shipping. I cited current examples from EU retailers so you can compare quickly. Always check elemental Mg per serving to calculate your own € per 100 mg elemental.
