Magnesium Glycinate: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Magnesium Glycinate is a magnesium supplement. It is used for magnesium deficiency, muscle cramps and sleep support. It is available in Pakistan, made by 4 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Magnesium Glycinate works

Magnesium is a mineral involved in hundreds of processes in the body, including muscle contraction and relaxation, nerve signalling, energy production and keeping bones and heart rhythm healthy. In the glycinate form it is bound to the amino acid glycine, which tends to be gentler on the stomach than some other magnesium salts.

What is Magnesium Glycinate used for?

• Magnesium deficiency
• Muscle cramps
• Sleep support

Magnesium Glycinate is used to correct or prevent low magnesium levels, which can occur with a poor diet, long-term use of some acid-reducing medicines or water tablets, diabetes, heavy alcohol use or digestive problems. It is also taken as a dietary supplement by people with muscle cramps or poor sleep, although the evidence for these uses is limited. It does not replace medical treatment.

Side effects of Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium Glycinate is generally well tolerated, though some people may get:

• Loose stools or diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Stomach cramps
• Bloating

Stop taking it and get medical advice if you develop severe weakness, drowsiness, a slow heartbeat or very low blood pressure, which can be signs of too much magnesium, particularly in people with kidney problems.

Precautions and warnings

• Do not exceed the recommended amount on the pack unless a doctor advises it.
• Speak to your doctor before use if you have kidney disease, as magnesium can build up in the body.
• Magnesium can reduce the absorption of some antibiotics (tetracyclines and quinolones), bone medicines such as alendronate, and levothyroxine, so keep a gap between them.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplements.

Frequently asked questions about Magnesium Glycinate

What is the price of Magnesium Glycinate in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Magnesium Glycinate products currently in stock range from Rs 1,625 to Rs 3,237 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Nutrifactor Magnesium Glycinate 30s at Rs 1,625. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Magnesium Glycinate are available in Pakistan?

Magnesium Glycinate is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Herbiotics (Herbiotics Health Care), Nutrifactor (Nutrifactor), Nutrify (Nutrify BY Sukoon), Paragon (Paragon) and Magnesium.

Do I need a prescription for Magnesium Glycinate?

Magnesium Glycinate is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.

Can Magnesium Glycinate be used during pregnancy?

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking supplements.

Magnesium Glycinate brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 6 products containing Magnesium Glycinate from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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