Doctor’s Best High Absorption Magnesium Powder – 200g
Doctor’s Best High Absorption Magnesium Powder – 200g
Doctor’s Best High Absorption Magnesium Powder is an unflavoured food supplement providing 200mg of magnesium per 2g scoop, from 2,000mg of Albion TRAACS magnesium lysinate glycinate chelate, with 100 servings in a 200g tub.
It is the powder version of the same Albion chelate used in Doctor’s Best High Absorption Magnesium tablets. The only ingredient is the magnesium chelate itself: no flavouring, sweetener, fillers or flow agents. It suits anyone who would rather stir magnesium into a drink than swallow tablets, and it works out as a lower cost per 200mg serving than buying tablets.
At a Glance
- Type: Magnesium food supplement, unflavoured powder
- Per scoop (approx. 2g): 200mg magnesium, 53% NRV
- Form: 2,000mg magnesium lysinate glycinate chelate (Albion TRAACS)
- Pack: 200g tub, 100 scoops, scoop included
- Other ingredients: None
- Status: Food supplement; the FSAI is the competent authority in Ireland
- Delivery: Dispatched within Ireland, no customs charges, free delivery over €75
Supplement Facts
| Per 1 level scoop (approx. 2g) | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium lysinate glycinate chelate (Albion TRAACS) | 2,000mg | – |
| — providing elemental magnesium | 200mg | 53% |
*NRV = EU Nutrient Reference Value (magnesium 375mg). Two scoops (the maximum label serving per day) provide 400mg magnesium, 107% NRV. Ingredients: Magnesium lysinate glycinate chelate. Servings per container: 100. Albion and TRAACS are registered trademarks of Balchem Corporation or its subsidiaries.
Key Features
- 200mg elemental magnesium per scoop, 53% NRV, with the chelate amount (2,000mg) stated in full
- Albion TRAACS magnesium lysinate glycinate chelate, the same form as Doctor’s Best magnesium tablets
- Single-ingredient formula: no flavourings, sweeteners, fillers or flow agents
- Unflavoured, so it can go into water, juice or a smoothie
- 100 servings per 200g tub
- Labelled by the manufacturer as vegan, gluten free, soy free and non-GMO
- Stocked and dispatched in Ireland by Probiotic.ie
What magnesium contributes to
Each scoop provides 200mg of magnesium (53% NRV). Magnesium contributes to:
- the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- normal energy-yielding metabolism
- normal muscle function
- normal functioning of the nervous system
- normal psychological function
- electrolyte balance
- normal protein synthesis
- the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
- the process of cell division
These are authorised health claims under EU Regulation 1924/2006 (listed in Regulation 432/2012) and relate to magnesium only.
Powder or tablets?
Same Albion chelate, two formats. Choose the powder if you prefer a drink and want the lowest cost per 200mg serving. Choose tablets if you want a fixed dose you can take anywhere.
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How to Take
Adults: mix 1 level scoop (approx. 2g, 200mg magnesium) with around 240ml of juice, water or another drink. The manufacturer’s label allows up to 2 scoops daily. Starting with 1 scoop a day is sensible, as magnesium from supplements above 250mg a day can have a laxative effect in some people. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Adults 18+ only.
Not a medicine. This product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. The health claims on this page relate to magnesium only. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctor’s Best High Absorption Magnesium Powder?
It is an unflavoured magnesium food supplement in powder form. Each level scoop of about 2g provides 200mg of magnesium from 2,000mg of Albion TRAACS magnesium lysinate glycinate chelate. The 200g tub holds 100 scoops.
How much magnesium is in one scoop?
One scoop provides 200mg of elemental magnesium, which is 53% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value of 375mg. The 2,000mg figure on the label is the weight of the whole chelate; about 10% of that is magnesium. Two scoops provide 400mg, or 107% NRV.
What form of magnesium is it?
Magnesium lysinate glycinate chelate made by Albion under its TRAACS name. Magnesium is bound to the amino acids lysine and glycine. It is the same chelate used in Doctor’s Best High Absorption Magnesium tablets.
What does magnesium contribute to?
Under EU authorised health claims, magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal muscle function, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal psychological function and normal energy-yielding metabolism, among others. At 200mg per scoop (53% NRV), this product meets the threshold to carry these claims. The claims relate to magnesium, not to any other feature of the product.
Does it contain any other ingredients?
No. The label lists no other ingredients: no flavouring, sweetener, sugar, fillers or anti-caking agents. That is why it is unflavoured and why a juice or smoothie is a good base if you notice the mineral taste in water.
Is it suitable for vegans?
The manufacturer labels this product as vegan, gluten free, soy free and non-GMO. It is a powder, so there is no capsule shell to consider. Always check the label on the tub if you have a specific dietary requirement.
How do I take it?
Mix 1 level scoop with around 240ml of juice, water or another drink. The label allows up to 2 scoops a day. Many people start with 1 scoop daily, since supplemental magnesium above 250mg a day can loosen stools in some people.
Powder or tablets: which is better value?
Both use the same Albion chelate. The powder gives 100 servings of 200mg per tub, which usually works out cheaper per serving than the tablet versions. Tablets are more convenient away from home; the powder suits people who dislike swallowing tablets.
Are there any precautions?
Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication (including antibiotics) or have a medical condition. High intakes of magnesium from supplements can have a laxative effect. Keep out of reach of children.
Is it legal to buy in Ireland, and will I pay customs?
Yes. Magnesium food supplements are legal to buy in Ireland. Probiotic.ie dispatches from stock within Ireland, so there are no customs or import charges on delivery, and delivery is free on orders over €75.
Doctor’s Best · High Absorption Magnesium Powder · 200g tub · 1 scoop (approx. 2g) = 200mg magnesium · 100 servings · Unflavoured powder · Sold in Ireland by Probiotic.ie
Advisory Information (Ireland)
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
- Supplemental magnesium above 250mg a day may have a laxative effect.
- Keep out of reach of young children. Adults 18+ only.
- Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
- This product is not a medicine. Food supplements in Ireland are regulated under food law; the FSAI is the competent authority.