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AOR AOR - Magnesium Synergy*, 209 grams

AOR Magnesium Synergy - Formulated to promote optimal absorption of magnesium into the cell, where it is needed the most, without negative side effects at therapeutic doses. This formulation helps in energy metabolism and tissue and connective tissue formation and provides electrolytes for the maintenance of good health, while providing support for healthy glucose metabolism and the maintenance of healthy skin and immune function. AOR Magnesium Synergy delivers a magnesium formulation that allows for optimal absorption of magnesium to provide optimal benefits for the maintenance of good health.

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $41.48 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: stomach gets upset by magnesium oxide or citrate, wants magnesium plus a broader mineral base in one scoop, prefers mixing a drink over swallowing several capsules.

What the research supports

Two scoops give you 300 mg of magnesium split between malate and glycinate, plus 650 mg taurine. One tub lasts about a month at the full dose.

Studies use 200 to 400 mg of magnesium a day.

Muscle cramps (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): Muscles need magnesium to relax after they contract, so a shortfall leaves them tense. Trials in the 200 to 400 mg range show fewer cramps in some people.
Sleep (evidence: moderate, from rct, meta-analysis): Magnesium quiets nervous system activity, which is why people take it in the evening. Trials at similar doses show better sleep in those who started out low.
Energy (evidence: limited, from mechanistic): Magnesium is a required cofactor for turning food into usable energy at the cellular level. Run low and you can eat well and still feel flat.

Read the literature: Muscle cramps on PubMed, Sleep on PubMed, Energy on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

stomach gets upset by magnesium oxide or citrate: malate and glycinate forms are generally better tolerated at meaningful doses without the laxative effect seen with oxide.
wants magnesium plus a broader mineral base in one scoop: the formula stacks potassium, zinc, manganese, chromium, selenium and copper alongside the 300mg elemental magnesium, so it functions more like a mineral complex than a single-nutrient product.
prefers mixing a drink over swallowing several capsules: the 6.9g powder dissolves into 250 to 500mL of liquid, replacing what would otherwise be four to six magnesium capsules.

Look elsewhere if

already takes a potassium supplement or salt substitute: Add the sources up first, or pick a magnesium with no potassium in it. Two scoops carry 100 mg of potassium aspartate, which is easy to miss when it sits inside a mineral blend.
pregnant or breastfeeding: a prenatal-appropriate magnesium product cleared by a healthcare practitioner, since this formula is not intended for that use.
wants magnesium alone without added minerals or taurine: a plain magnesium bisglycinate or citrate capsule that isolates the one nutrient without the extra mineral and amino acid load.
takes other medications or supplements without spacing doses: this needs to be taken a few hours apart from other medications or natural health products, so a simpler standalone magnesium may be easier to schedule around.

What to expect

Some people notice looser muscles or easier sleep within a few days to a week of consistent use, especially if magnesium intake was previously low; the broader mineral support (zinc, manganese, glucose metabolism cofactors) works more gradually and isn't something you'll feel directly.

How it compares

Compared with magnesium oxide tablets: malate and glycinate are absorbed more efficiently and cause far less digestive upset at the 300mg elemental dose used here. The tradeoff: a powdered multi-mineral blend costs more per dose than a bottle of plain oxide tablets and requires mixing rather than just swallowing a pill.
Compared with a single-ingredient magnesium glycinate capsule: this adds potassium, taurine, zinc, manganese, chromium, selenium and B6 in the same scoop, covering more ground for electrolyte and mineral status. The tradeoff: more ingredients means more to check against your own medications, other supplements, and the potassium caution, versus a capsule that only asks you to think about magnesium.

Product details

Medicinal ingredients: Magnesium (Malate), -Elemental malic acid, Magnesium (Glycinate), Glycine and 9 more
Ingredient form: grams
Suggested use: Adults: Take one to two scoops daily, with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Mix product well in 250-500 mL of liquid (water, juice, etc.) immediately before consumption.
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 to two scoops daily, with food. Take a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Mix product well in 250-500 mL of liquid (water, juice, etc.) immediately before consumption.

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

Two scoops (6.9g) contains

Magnesium (Malate): 150mg
-Elemental malic acid: 817.6mg
Magnesium (Glycinate): 150mg
Glycine: 600mg
Potassium (Aspartate): 100mg
Chromium (Picolinate): 50mcg
Manganese (Bisglycinate): 5mg
Molybdenum (Na Molybdate): 100mcg
Zinc (Malate): 15mg
Selenium (Selenomethionine): 55mcg
Taurine: 650mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate): 30mg
Copper (Citrate): 1mg

Non-medicinal ingredients

Sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, lemon flavour, maltodextrin, dextrose, acacia gum, tri calcium phosphate, monk fruit extract, dicalcium phosphate and silicon dioxide.

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 - Magnesium Synergy*

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.