Australian Approved Name (AAN): Magnesium pyruvate
Common names and synonyms: Magnesium pyruvate anhydrous
Organic/Inorganic: Organic
Molecular formula: C6H6MgO6
Molecular weight: 198.41
Conversions (% magnesium): 12.25
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
Maximum daily dose: The maximum recommended daily dose must be no more than 7 grams.
Allowable purpose of the ingredient: Active
TGA reference: Chemical Abstract Service