Vilgain Magnesium Malate is a chelated form of magnesium in vegan capsules. Malate, to which the magnesium is bound, is the salt of malic acid, which is a natural component of the Krebs cycle (the key pathway where cells convert nutrients into energy). Magnesium also contributes to normal energy metabolism.
Magnesium is a part of many important processes in the body and is therefore an essential part of daily supplement needs in sports and everyday life. It influences the nervous system and many of its effects are also felt during exercise.
Along with bisglycinate, malate is one of the highly absorbable forms of magnesium due to the unique binding of magnesium to a single malate molecule, which allows for faster absorption while protecting the element from the action of antinutrients that can negatively affect magnesium absorption [2].
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| Vilgain Magnesium Malate | Vilgain Magnesium Bisglycinate |
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TIME |
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| Best taken in the morning, late morning, or before physical activity | Best taken in the afternoon or evening hours |
MAIN BENEFIT |
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| Contributes to the normal function of energy metabolism | Contributes to normal muscle and nervous system function |
ABSORBABILITY |
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| High absorbability due to chelate bonding | High absorbability due to chelate bonding |
PRICE |
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| 0,14 € / 1 capsule | 0,14 € / 1 capsule |
| Buy | Buy |
1 capsule | 2 capsules | |
Magnesium | 110 mg | 220 mg (58,7 % RHP*) |
*RHP - Reference intake value for an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).
| Recommended time of use | Morning or forenoon |
| Popular combination | B‑complex, Caffeine, Pre‑workout, Energy & Focus Drink, Creatine |
| Who is this product suitable for | Strength athletes, runners, football players, hockey players, combat sports, people with mental demands |
Both forms have high absorption thanks to the chelate bond, but they mainly differ in the appropriate time of use. Malate is taken in the morning, before noon, or before physical activity, and magnesium contributes to normal energy metabolism, while bisglycinate is intended for the afternoon and evening.
Magnesium is bound to a single molecule of malate, which enables faster absorption and at the same time protects it from antinutrients that can reduce magnesium absorption. Malate, together with bisglycinate, therefore belongs among the highly absorbable forms of magnesium.
We recommend taking malate rather in the morning or before noon, or 1–2 hours before physical activity. For evening use, Magnesium bisglycinate is available.
The maximum recommended dose of 2 capsules contains 220 mg of magnesium. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has set an upper limit of 250 mg of magnesium per day from food supplements and added to foods for adults (this does not include magnesium naturally present in food). If you combine malate with bisglycinate, choose half the dosage for both.
