CanPrev CanPrev - Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Extra Gentle 140mg, 120 vcap

Price

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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: gut reacts badly to regular magnesium, has ibs or low stomach acid, wants a daily magnesium without a laxative effect.

What the research supports

This is magnesium bound to glycine (bisglycinate), delivering 140 mg of elemental magnesium per vegetable capsule. The glycine chelation makes the mineral easier to absorb and considerably less likely to trigger the loose stools common with cheaper magnesium salts. It's built for people whose gut reacts to standard magnesium supplements, including those with IBS or low stomach acid.

At 140 mg of elemental magnesium per capsule, one capsule alone sits below the 200 to 400 mg range used in most sleep, muscle cramp and mood studies. Two capsules (280 mg) lands you in that range, so the label's serving size matters more than usual here.

Muscle cramps and tension (evidence: moderate, from rct)

Magnesium supplementation has shown benefit for muscle cramp frequency in several human trials, though results vary by population.

Sleep quality (evidence: moderate, from rct, small human trial)

Magnesium has been studied for improving subjective sleep quality and reducing time to fall asleep, with mixed but generally favourable results.

Mood and stress support (evidence: limited, from observational, small rct)

Some human studies link magnesium status to mood regulation, but the evidence for supplementation reversing low mood is preliminary.

Read the literature: Muscle cramps and tension on PubMed, Sleep quality on PubMed, Mood and stress support on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

Gut reacts badly to regular magnesium

Bisglycinate is chelated to glycine, which is absorbed through a different pathway than magnesium oxide or citrate and causes far less GI upset.

Has IBS or low stomach acid

The product is formulated specifically to maintain absorption even when digestion is compromised, rather than relying on stomach acid to break down the mineral.

Wants a daily magnesium without a laxative effect

Unlike citrate or oxide, bisglycinate doesn't pull water into the bowel, so it won't loosen stools at normal doses.

Look elsewhere if

Needs magnesium for occasional constipation relief

Magnesium citrate or oxide, which draw water into the gut. Bisglycinate is chelated specifically so that it does not, so this form works against what you want.

What to expect

Magnesium works quietly. Muscle relaxation and sleep quality improvements, if they happen, usually show up over one to three weeks of consistent daily use rather than after a single dose. There's no immediate sensation to expect.

How it compares

Compared with magnesium oxide

Bisglycinate is absorbed far more efficiently and doesn't cause the cramping or diarrhea oxide is known for. The tradeoff: Oxide is cheaper per milligram and its laxative effect is actually the point if that's what someone wants.

Compared with magnesium citrate

This form is gentler on sensitive digestion and less likely to cause loose stools at a therapeutic dose. The tradeoff: Citrate is usually cheaper and works faster if the goal is bowel regularity rather than steady mineral repletion.

Product details

Active ingredient

CanPrev - Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Extra Gentle 140mg

Ingredient form

vcap

Strength

140 mg

Servings per container

120

Country of manufacture

Canada

Independent testing

independent laboratories

Certifications

Non-GMO, Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Brand

CanPrev

How to take it

Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

• 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.

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 CanPrev - Magnesium Bis-Glycinate Extra Gentle 140mg

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.