Australian Approved Name (AAN): Magnesium glycinate dihydrate
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: (C2H4NO2)2Mg.2H2O
Molecular weight: 208.45
Conversions (% magnesium): 11.66
TGA (eBS) allowable range for conversions: 11.1% – 12.2%
RDI for Magnesium as per NHMRC:
Infants – 0-6 months – 30mg/day (AI)
Infants – 7-12 months – 75mg/day (AI)
Children – 1-3 years – 80mg/day
Children – 4-8 years – 130mg/day
Boys – 9-13 years – 240mg/day
Boys – 14-18 years – 410mg/day
Girls – 9-13 years – 240mg/day
Girls – 14-18 years – 360mg/day
Men – 19-30 years – 400mg/day
Men – 31->70 years – 420mg/day
Women – 19-30 years – 310mg/day
Women – 31->70 years – 320mg/day
Pregnancy – 14-18 years – 400mg/day
Pregnancy – 19-30 years – 350mg/day
Pregnancy – 31-50 years – 360mg/day
Lactation – 14-18 years – 360mg/day
Lactation – 19-30 years – 310mg/day
Lactation – 31-50 years – 320mg/day
Mandatory component: Magnesium
Warnings and Restrictions: Only for use in oral medicines. The percentage of Magnesium from Magnesium glycinate dihydrate should be calculated based on the molecular weight of Magnesium glycinate dihydrate.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: United States Adopted Name