Nutricost, Magnesium Glycinate Capsules, 210 Mg, 90 Count
Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This magnesium glycinate supplement offers a bioavailable form of magnesium, which is beneficial for absorption and efficacy. The formulation includes minimal additives, such as a cellulose capsule and rice extract blend, which are generally considered benign. However, the presence of magnesium stearate and stearic acid, while common in supplements, slightly detracts from the overall purity of the product.
Key ingredients 7
Hypromellose (cellulose) capsuleNeutral
This capsule is a plant-based, non-toxic container that helps deliver the supplement without adding harmful substances.
stearic acidNeutral
Stearic acid is a common additive used in supplement manufacturing, generally considered safe in small amounts.
See more about stearic acid →magnesium stearateNeutral
Magnesium stearate is a common flow agent in supplements, generally recognized as safe when used appropriately.
See more about magnesium stearate →Rice ExtractVery Bad
Part of rice extract blend. This blend contains rice hulls and sunflower oil, which may introduce unwanted residues or allergens, and is rated very bad due to potential contaminants.
Rice HullsVery Bad
Part of rice extract blend. This blend contains rice hulls and sunflower oil, which may introduce unwanted residues or allergens, and is rated very bad due to potential contaminants.
Gum ArabicVery Bad
Part of rice extract blend. This blend contains rice hulls and sunflower oil, which may introduce unwanted residues or allergens, and is rated very bad due to potential contaminants.
See more about Gum Arabic →Sunflower OilVery Bad
Part of rice extract blend. This blend contains rice hulls and sunflower oil, which may introduce unwanted residues or allergens, and is rated very bad due to potential contaminants.
See more about Sunflower Oil →Processing
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