Magnesium—A National Deficiency
1 in 3 Canadians don’t get enough magnesium. Discover how this mighty mineral supports muscle, heart, bone, and nervous system health.
Are You at Risk for Magnesium Deficiency?
Magnesium plays a vital role in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body—from energy production and muscle function to nervous system balance and bone strength. Yet one in three Canadian adults falls short of their daily magnesium needs. Aging, processed diets, stress, medications, and depleted soils all contribute to this national health concern. Learn how to identify deficiency signs, optimize your intake, and choose the right form of magnesium for your lifestyle.- Supports muscle and nerve function for daily vitality.
- Promotes strong bones and teeth through calcium regulation.
- Helps maintain cardiovascular health and normal blood pressure.
- Aids energy metabolism and reduces fatigue.
- Works synergistically with vitamin D to protect cells from oxidative stress.
Discover our top picks:
Magnesium Bisglycinate Plus
Magnesium Bisglycinate Plus delivers magnesium as an amino-acid chelate to maximize intestinal absorption and reduce upset stomach.
Heart Mag
Heart Mag contains 50 mg of elemental magnesium, derived from 770 mg of magnesium orotate, the well-researched nutrient for cardiac function under stress.
Magnesium Bisglycinate
- Pure and fully reacted magnesium bisglycinate
- Most bioavailable form of magnesium
- Gentle on the stomach
- No known side effects
Maximise the benefits
Eat Magnesium-Rich Foods
Include nuts, seeds, spinach, and legumes in your meals. While nutritious, modern farming has reduced soil magnesium levels—making supplementation often necessary.
Mind Lifestyle Factors
Stress, caffeine, and alcohol can lower magnesium levels. Stay hydrated, limit stimulants, and prioritize rest to support balance.
Choose the Right Magnesium
Different forms suit different needs—bisglycinate for general wellness, citrate for digestion, orotate for the heart, and ʟ-threonate for cognitive support. Ask your health-care professional which form is right for you.
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View moreMagnesium Bisglycinate Plus
Magnesium Bisglycinate Plus delivers magnesium as an amino-acid chelate to maximize intestinal absorption and reduce upset stomach.
Cal-Mag Citrate With Zinc, Potassium, Selenium
A factor in the maintenance of good health. Helps to maintain healthy skin. Helps the body to metabolize nutrients. Helps in the development and maintenance of bones and teeth. Helps support the immune system.
ATA Mg® Magnesium Acetyl Taurate
Looking for magnesium with increased intestinal and cerebral absorption? ATA Mg® Magnesium Acetyl Taurate is now available in Canada. This innovative blend of magnesium and taurine is fully reacted, meaning the elemental molecules are bound together, for better absorption and increased bioavailability.
Active Mag
Synergistic formula featuring magnesium, potassium, and taurine, pivotal nutrients for energy metabolism, electrolyte balance, and cardiovascular function to fuel your active lifestyle.
Heart Mag
Heart Mag contains 50 mg of elemental magnesium, derived from 770 mg of magnesium orotate, the well-researched nutrient for cardiac function under stress.
Magnesium Bisglycinate (Capsules)
Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg is a once-daily capsule designed to help meet the recommended dietary allowance, which approximately 1 in 3 Canadians fall short of. Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions essential for metabolic function, including intestinal absorption, calcium storage, and nervous-system health. This mineral supports nutrient metabolism, bone and teeth development, tissue formation, muscle function (including the heart), and electrolyte balance.
Pure Magnesium Bisglycinate 130 mg Elemental Magnesium
Each plant-sourced capsule contains 130 mg of elemental magnesium in the form of highly bioavailable magnesium bisglycinate for maximum assimilation and minimal stomach upset.
Cal-Mag Citrates Vitamin D, Zinc, Silica, and Boron
Each vegetable capsule contains 100 mg of elemental calcium as a highly bioavailable mineral salt formulated with the ideal proportion of magnesium and additional cofactors, to ensure sound skeletal health and combat osteoporosis.
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