Chelation describes the ingredient structure
Balchem describes its magnesium bisglycinate as magnesium bound with two glycine molecules and lists original, buffered and other ingredient grades. Albion names the supplier’s ingredient line; it is not a separate essential mineral with its own dietary requirement. [1][2]
Buffered can include magnesium oxide
The supplier states that the buffered version contains additional magnesium oxide. Therefore a label using the Albion name alone does not tell you that every milligram comes from an unbuffered bisglycinate ingredient. The full form and finished-product label are needed. [1]
Separate supplier identity from a clinical promise
Imagine two bottles both feature Albion branding, but one uses a buffered grade. Compare their elemental amounts and full ingredient descriptions before assuming equivalence. Supplier claims about absorption or tolerance do not by themselves prove that either bottle improves a particular symptom. [1][2]
| Detail | What to check |
|---|---|
| Albion name | Supplier ingredient identity |
| Buffered grade | May include additional oxide |
| Symptom benefit | Needs evidence beyond branding |
Sources for this article
- Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate — Balchem
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - Magnesium - Health Professional Fact Sheet
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.