Independent label and value review
Swiss BioEnergetics Magnesium Glycinate Review UK
A buyer-focused review of the 500mg magnesium bisglycinate capsules, including the missing elemental-magnesium figure, dose-dependent value and the approved 20% referral offer.
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Swiss BioEnergetics magnesium glycinate: quick verdict
This is a simple, low-priced magnesium bisglycinate product, but the front-of-label 500mg figure is the compound weight—not a clearly stated elemental magnesium amount. The bottle has 90 vegan capsules and directions allow one to three daily. That means the supply can be 90, 45 or 30 days. Buyers who need to compare exact magnesium quantities should ask the manufacturer for the elemental amount per capsule before ordering.
Glycinate and bisglycinate: is there a difference?
For this product, the terms refer to the same chelated magnesium form: magnesium is bonded to glycine. The official title includes both “bisglycinate” and “glycinate”, so creating separate buyer pages for the two names would repeat the same search intent. This guide deliberately covers both.
Form names alone do not tell you how much elemental magnesium a serving provides. A capsule can contain 500mg of a magnesium compound without supplying 500mg of magnesium itself. The useful comparison number is the elemental magnesium stated in milligrams per daily serving.
Price per day depends on the dose
| Daily use | Bottle lasts | Item cost per day at £10.97 | 20% code item price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 capsule | 90 days | about 12.2p | about 9.8p/day |
| 2 capsules | 45 days | about 24.4p | about 19.5p/day |
| 3 capsules | 30 days | about 36.6p | about 29.3p/day |
*Illustrative item-only maths if JEREMYFARRAR is accepted against the displayed price. Shipping or a different live promotion can change the total.
A single discounted bottle would sit below the merchant’s current £35 free-standard-delivery threshold. Compare the final delivered basket, not just the percentage saving.
What the official label says
- Magnesium bisglycinate 500mg per capsule.
- 90 HPMC capsules; described as vegan and gluten free.
- Adults take one to three capsules daily with food and water.
- Other listed ingredient: microcrystalline cellulose.
- Manufactured in the UK to GMP Code of Practice and ISO 9001, according to the seller.
The NHS says most people should be able to get magnesium from a varied diet and that more than 400mg a day from supplements can cause diarrhoea in the short term. Because this page cannot calculate the elemental dose from the published compound weight, do not use “500mg” as if it were 500mg elemental magnesium.
Glycinate, citrate or L-threonate?
Choose by the label information you can verify, serving burden, budget and professional advice—not by a promise that one form will treat a symptom. Swiss BioEnergetics citrate publishes 150mg elemental magnesium per capsule and is the cheapest per stated daily serving. Its L-threonate product publishes 151mg elemental magnesium per three-capsule daily serving and costs substantially more. This glycinate option is simple and inexpensive, but the missing elemental figure makes exact dose comparison harder.
If you take medicines, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have kidney problems or are using magnesium for a diagnosed deficiency, ask a pharmacist or clinician before buying.
A practical label audit before ordering
Start with the serving rather than the front of the bottle. The listing permits one to three capsules, so write down the dose you actually intend to use, the number of days the bottle would last and the elemental magnesium amount you have been able to confirm. If the final number is still unknown, compare on transparency as well as price.
Quantity check
“500mg” describes magnesium bisglycinate in the published wording. Do not copy it into a daily magnesium total until the elemental amount is confirmed.
Serving check
One capsule produces a 90-day supply; three daily reduces the same bottle to 30 days. That changes value by a factor of three.
Ingredient check
The short list is magnesium glycinate, microcrystalline cellulose and an HPMC shell. Recheck the physical pack in case the formula changes.
Basket check
Record the item price, code saving, shipping and final total. This avoids calling a low item price the cheapest delivered option without evidence.
Who is this product comparison most useful for?
It is most useful for someone who has already decided, with appropriate advice where needed, to compare magnesium bisglycinate products. It is not a deficiency test and does not establish that glycinate will improve sleep, anxiety, cramps or another symptom. Those are health questions, not coupon questions.
If you are comparing two brands, ask each seller for the elemental magnesium per capsule, the maximum daily serving, the complete excipient list and a current batch certificate if quality documentation matters to you. A cheaper bottle with an undisclosed elemental dose cannot be compared cleanly with a more expensive bottle that publishes one.
Magnesium glycinate FAQs
Is magnesium glycinate the same as bisglycinate?
These names are commonly used for the same chelated form and the Swiss BioEnergetics product uses both terms.
Does one capsule provide 500mg elemental magnesium?
The current product text says 500mg magnesium bisglycinate; it does not clearly state 500mg elemental magnesium. Ask the seller for the elemental amount.
How long does the bottle last?
From 30 to 90 days depending on whether you take three, two or one capsule daily.