Magnesium amino acids chelate

Generic name: magnesium amino acids chelate [ mag-NEE-zee-um-a-MEEN-oh-AS-ids-KEE-late ]
Brand names: Chelated Magnesium, MG Plus Protein
Dosage forms: oral capsule (300 mg); oral tablet (100 mg; 133 mg)
Drug class:Minerals and electrolytes

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 6, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is magnesium amino acids chelate (chelated magnesium)?

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves. Chelated magnesium is in a form that is easily absorbed by the body.

Chelated magnesium is used as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.

Chelated magnesium may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use chelated magnesium if you are allergic to it, or if you have kidney disease.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this product if you have other medical conditions, especially:

• diabetes;

• Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis;

• if you are malnourished; or

• if you drink large amounts of alcohol.

Artificially sweetened forms of this product may contain phenylalanine. Check the medication label if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).

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