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AOR AOR - Cardio-Mag 2.0, 120 vcaps

AOR Cardio-Mag 2.0 - True magnesium orotate. Magnesium and orotic acid exert complementary effects on the biosynthesis of pyrimidine nucleotides, supporting the heart's ability to endure and recover from chronic and acute stressors through the maintenance of normal glycogen stores, protein synthesis, ATP levels, and contractile function. Research supports the ability of true magnesium orotate to support cardiac function. The magnesium orotate in AOR's Cardio-Mag 2.0 is fully-reacted, unlike most "magnesium orotate" products which are food-grade mixtures of orotic acid with inorganic magnesium salts.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $54.08 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Highly absorbable forms: Chelated forms your body takes up, instead of oxide that mostly passes through.
Calm and recovery: Supports muscle relaxation, sleep quality and everyday stress resilience.
Gentle on digestion: Formulated to skip the laxative effect of cheaper magnesium.

Best suited to: already takes magnesium but wants cardiac-specific support, wants a fully-reacted orotate rather than a blended salt, comfortable taking capsules four times a day.

What the research supports

Four capsules a day give 200 mg of elemental magnesium bound to orotic acid, not a standard bisglycinate or citrate. The 120-capsule bottle lasts 30 days.

Older cardiac trials used up to 6 g of magnesium orotate daily.

Heart energy (evidence: limited, from small human trials, mechanistic studies): Orotic acid is thought to help heart muscle cells regenerate ATP and store glycogen under strain. Human trial evidence for this specific compound is older and small.
Muscle cramps (evidence: moderate, from human rct, meta-analysis): Magnesium lets muscles relax after they contract, so a shortfall can leave them tense and prone to cramping. At 200 mg elemental a day, this is a moderate, not high, replacement dose.

Read the literature: Heart energy on PubMed, Muscle cramps on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Already takes magnesium but wants cardiac-specific support: The orotic acid component is what distinguishes this from a standard magnesium supplement and is the ingredient tied to heart tissue energy metabolism.
Wants a fully-reacted orotate rather than a blended salt: The product specifically avoids the common practice of mixing food-grade orotic acid with cheap inorganic magnesium salts.
Comfortable taking capsules four times a day: The dosing is split across four capsules daily with food, which suits someone who can space doses through the day.

Look elsewhere if

Someone correcting a magnesium deficiency or aiming for better sleep: A magnesium bisglycinate or citrate. This one is built around orotic acid for a cardiovascular argument, and at 50 mg elemental per capsule it takes four to reach 200 mg.
Wants convenient once-daily dosing: Look for a magnesium bisglycinate or citrate capsule that delivers 200 to 400 mg of elemental magnesium in one or two doses instead of four.
On a tight budget and just wants more elemental magnesium per dollar: A plain magnesium glycinate or citrate will give more elemental magnesium per capsule at a lower cost, since a large portion of each Cardio-Mag capsule's weight is orotic acid, not magnesium.

What to expect

There is nothing acutely noticeable with this type of product, magnesium and orotic acid work on cellular energy metabolism over weeks to months of consistent use. Anyone expecting a quick, felt effect will be disappointed; this is a long-term support supplement taken alongside whatever cardiac care a person is already receiving.

How it compares

Compared with magnesium citrate or glycinate: This product pairs magnesium with orotic acid specifically for cardiac energy metabolism support, which plain magnesium salts don't provide. The tradeoff: You get far less elemental magnesium per capsule and need four capsules a day to reach even 200 mg, so it's a less efficient way to raise magnesium status generally.
Compared with cheaper "magnesium orotate" blends: This is fully-reacted magnesium orotate rather than a mechanical mix of orotic acid with an inorganic magnesium salt, which the manufacturer says most competing products actually are. The tradeoff: Fully-reacted forms typically cost more per capsule than simple physical blends.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Magnesium orotate, -Elemental Magnesium, -Orotic acid
Ingredient form: vcaps
Servings per container: 120
Suggested use: Adults: Take one capsule four times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Vegan, gluten-free & no GMOs.
Country of manufacture: Canada
Independent testing: ISO-certified third-party labs
Certifications: Non-GMO, Made in Canada
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place
Brand: AOR

How to take it

Adults: Take one capsule four times daily with food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner. Vegan, gluten-free & no GMOs.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Keep out of reach of children.
Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Ingredients

Each capsule contains

Magnesium orotate: 770mg
-Elemental Magnesium: 50mg
-Orotic acid: 720mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Capsule: hypromellose.

Interactions and cautions

Medications: May reduce absorption of certain antibiotics and thyroid medication.
Timing: Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
General: Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about AOR - Cardio-Mag 2.0

Is this the genuine, authentic product?: Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
How is the price below retail?: We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
How fast does it ship?: Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
Can I return it?: You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.