Biocare’s Bio-Magnesium provides a bio-available source of Magnesium. Magnesium is useful during periods of exercise, energy production, muscle reflexes and periods of rapid growth. Magnesium is needed for supporting cardiovascular and to support the nervous and muscular systems. It is important in skeletal structure and is central to energy release. It is necessary for the proper utilisation of calcium there fore is important for bone health.

Recommended intake

Adults
Two tablets taken daily with food.

Children
1-3 years of age – half a capsule daily with food
4-10- years of age – 1 capsule daily with food
11 years plus – 2 capsules with food.

Nutrition and allergy advice

Vegetarian and vegan, suitable for children. Allergy – none

Nutrient levels – 2 capsules

Magnesium    200 mg
Fumaric acid  1000 mg

Cautions and contraindications

Not suitable for individuals with hyper-magnesium serum levels

Additional information

• Fumaric Acid is a water-soluble, organic acid involved in energy production and may help to facilitate the absorption of minerals
• A bioavailable form of magnesium
• Requires virtually no acidification prior to absorption
• Suitable for children from 12 months of age
• Magnesium is required to support liver function

Ingredients

Fumaric Acid, Magnesium Chloride, Capsule shell (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose),, Magnesium Carbonate, Anti-caking Agents (Silicon Dioxide & Vegetable, Magnesium Stearate).

Nutri Magnesium Glycinate Plus is a high-strength magnesium formula chelated (bound) to the amino acid glycine to increase the rate and efficiency of absorption making this form of magnesium easily bioavailable.

Magnesium is involved in over 200 enzymatic reactions in the body, in particular those processes involved in energy production. Magnesium is required for the proper functioning of nerves and muscles and  is involved in the acid/alkaline balance of the body and in the regulation of body temperature.

Magnesium improves absorption and retention of calcium and is needed for cardiovascular health and for the regulation of heart rhythm.

Recommended Intake

2 tablets two or three times daily with meals, or as directed.

Nutrition and Allergy Advice

Vegetarian
Vegan

Nutrient Levels
Each tablet typically contains:

Magnesium (bisglycinate) . . . . 100 mg

Tableted with

Microcrystalline cellulose, Cottonseed oil,Croscarmellose sodium, Magnesium stearate, Silicon dioxide.

Cautions and Contraindications

None known if directions are followed.
N.B. High Levels of Magnesium may cause loose stools in some people.

Higher Nature Sea Calcium

Sea Calcium„¢ provides a naturally calcium-rich sea plant, harvested from pristine seas off the West Coast of Ireland, with over 30% natural Calcium, Magnesium and a spectrum of trace minerals. More absorbable than regular Calcium supplements.  Calcium is important for bone health, and nerve and muscle function. Sea Calcium is best taken with a multivitamin providing Vitamin D, which aids Calcium absorption.

Suggested Intake

Take 2-6 tablets a day.

Nutrient Levels
Two tablets typically provide

1000mg Lithothamnion calcarea, Providing 300mg Calcium, 25mg Magnesium.

Nutrition and Allergy Advice

Does not contain
Sugar, salt, soya, wheat, gluten, yeast, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

Vegetarian and vegan.

Higher Nature True Food ® Calcium and Mangnesium

Calcium and Magnesium are two of the most important minerals. This supplement provides equal amounts (one-to-one ratio) of both Calcium and Magnesium, from highly bio-available True Food® ingredients and Sea Calcium„¢ seaweed complex.

Calcium and Magnesium work together in synergy, so balance of the two minerals is important. Vitamin D aids their absorption (and can be supplemented, especially in the winter months when the sun is weak). Taken with omega oils, it will help their use in the body.

Suggested intake

Take 2-6 tablets a day

Nutrition and Allergy Advice

Does not contain
Sugar, salt, wheat, gluten, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

Vegetarian and vegan

Nutrient Levels
Two tablets typically provide

120mg Calcium*, 120mg Magnesium*
*True Food® and Sea Calcium„¢ nutrients.

True Food nutrients also contain B vitamins, betaglucans, glutathione, choline, inositol, amino acids and other phytonutrients naturally found in fermented food cultures of Saccaharomyces cerevisiae (food yeast).

Nutri Relax provides a specialist blend of nutrients to support the healthy function of the nervous system. The magensium it contains is in the form of magnesium glycerophosphate which is a fat-soluble magnesium salt which has exceptional absorption capacity and is gentle on the GI tract. Magnesium is essential for maintaining the proper function of nerves and muscle.

Taurine is an amino acid believed to play an important role in many areas of the body including the brain and nervous system. It works synergistically with vitamin B6 and magnesium.

Nutri Relax also includes additional B vitamins for comprehensive neurological support.

Recommended Intake

2 tablets daily, or as directed.

Nutrition and Allergy Advice

Vegetarian
Vegan

Nutrient levels
Each tablet typically contains

Taurine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150 mg
Magnesium (glycerophosphate, carbonate) . .87 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCl) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 mg
Folic acid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 μg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin). . . . . . . . . . . .1.5 μg

Tableted with

Maltodextrin, Croscarmellose, Magnesium stearate, Silicon dioxide.

Cautions and Contraindications

None known if directions are followed.

Higher Nature True Food ®Magnesium

Magnesium helps maintain relaxed muscle function and a healthy nervous system, helping you to wind down at night. It is also an important mineral for strong bones and teeth. Can also be taken with omega fatty acid supplements to assist their use in the body. True Food® Magnesium contains Magnesium, in a food-based form, making it easily digested and absorbed. A True Food® Supernutrition Plus multivitamin is also recommended.

Suggested Intake

Take 1-3 tablets a day

Nutrition and Allergy Advice

Does not contain
Sugar, salt, starch, wheat, gluten, maize/corn, lactose, dairy products, artificial preservatives, colours or flavourings.

Vegetarian and vegan.

Nutrient Levels
One tablet typically provides

50mg Magnesium*.
*True Food® nutrient.

True Food nutrients also contain B vitamins, betaglucans, glutathione, choline, inositol, amino acids and other phytonutrients naturally found in fermented food cultures of Saccaharomyces cerevisiae (food yeast).

Additional Information

Best taken before bed.

Nutri  Cal-Mag-Citrate formula contains a 1:1 ratio of highly bioavailable calcium and magnesium.

May help to support bone . Calcium and magnesium both play a role in muscle and nerve function.

Recommend Intake

Take 2 capsules two to four times daily with food, or as directed.

Nutrition and Allergy Advice

The capsule shell is made of gelatin but the contents are vegetarian and vegan so you may choose to break the capsule and sprinkle the contents on food.

Nutrient Levels
Each capsule typically contains:

Calcium (citrate and malate) . . . . . . . . .  90 mg
Magnesium (citrate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 mg

Encapsulated with

Ascorbyl palmitate, Gelatin, Rice powder, Silica.

Caution and Contraindications

None known if directions are followed.

Biocare’s Mag 2 : Cal 1 contains a combination of two parts magnesium to 1 part calcium. This is the ration that Biocare have always advised. Calcium and Magnesium may help to support sleep patterns but are also important bone healthand the function of nerves and muscles.

The calcium and magnesium in this supplement are  bound to succinic acid a bioavailable form,

Recommended intake

3 Capsules taken daily with food.

Nutrient levels

Magnesium  216 mg

Calcium         153.9 mg

Nutrition advice

Vegetarian and vegan

Allergen information

None

Cautions and contraindications

Not suitable for individuals with a history of gastritis and stomach ulcers

Additional information

• Magnesium is needed to support cardiovascular health
• Magnesium and calcium are required to support the function of nerves and muscles
• Magnesium and calcium are important in the skeletal structure and are central to energy release
• Magnesium is a co-factor in many enzyme systems and hormones
• Calcium is needed for the formation and maintenance of bones and teeth
• Calcium helps to support blood lipid health
• If you are taking this for improving sleeping patterns you may benefit from taking this at bedtime.
• Succinic acid improves absorption of minerals

Ingredients

Magnesium Succinate, Calcium Succinate, Capsule (Hydroxypropyl, methylcellulose & Water), Anti-caking Agent (Vegetable Magnesium Stearate).