Meet Kaged Magnesium: Built to Absorb

Magnesium is the newest addition to the Kaged lineup.

We built it around a problem the front of a magnesium bottle rarely shows you. The milligrams on the label are what you swallow. They are not what your body takes up. This is a magnesium supplement built to absorb.

Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems, including the ones behind muscle function, nerve function and energy production. Your body only gets that benefit from the magnesium that makes it across the gut wall. So we started with the form, then added a patented absorption partner.*

Two Capsules, Three Ingredients

• 300mg of elemental magnesium per serving, 71% of the Daily Value
• 200mg from magnesium glycinate and 100mg from magnesium malate, two chelated forms
• 2mg of patented MAX Catalyst™, a black pepper extract standardized to 95% piperine, to support absorption*
• Supports muscle function, relaxation and sleep quality*
• Informed Sport certified, so every batch is tested for banned substances

Why So Many People Come Up Short on Magnesium

Magnesium is spread across a lot of foods, but rarely in large amounts. The best sources are seeds, nuts, leafy greens, legumes, and whole grains. Those are exactly the foods a busy diet tends to skip.

The numbers add up slowly. An ounce of pumpkin seeds gives you 156mg. A half cup of cooked spinach gives you 78mg. A chicken breast gives you 22mg. The RDA is 400 to 420mg a day for adult men and 310 to 320mg for adult women.

Refining grains strips out the germ and bran, which is where much of the magnesium sits.

The national data show the result. An NHANES analysis covering 2013 to 2016 found that 48% of Americans get less magnesium from food and drink than their estimated average requirement. That is the average requirement, not the higher RDA most people are told to aim for.

Training adds to the demand. Hard sessions increase the magnesium you lose through urine and sweat, and researchers have long argued that people who train strenuously need more than sedentary people do.

Why You Usually Can't Tell

Low magnesium intake rarely announces itself. Your kidneys respond to a shortfall by excreting less, which keeps your blood level steady while your intake runs low.

That is also why a blood test isn't the solution. Less than 1% of your body's magnesium is in serum, and the body holds that level in a tight range. Roughly 50% to 60% sits in bone and most of the rest is inside soft tissue, including muscle.

Magnesium is not part of a routine electrolyte panel, and national surveys have not measured serum magnesium since 1974. For most people, the most useful measure is to examine your diet.

If you're lacking, you may turn to a supplement.

Why the Form Decides What You Absorb

Magnesium never comes alone. In a supplement, it's always bound to something else, and that partner decides how much of it reaches your bloodstream.

Elemental Magnesium vs. the Compound

A Supplement Facts panel lists elemental magnesium, meaning the magnesium itself rather than the weight of the whole compound. Our 300mg is magnesium. The glycine and malic acid it is bound to are not counted toward that number.

That makes the dose comparable across brands. It does not make the absorption comparable. Two products can both print 300mg and deliver very different amounts to your body.

The Problem With Oxide

Magnesium oxide is the most common form on the shelf because it is cheap and dense. It packs a lot of magnesium into a small tablet.

It is also poorly absorbed. In a study of U.S. commercial magnesium preparations, magnesium oxide had a fractional absorption of 4%. The other forms tested were absorbed significantly better.

What your body does not absorb stays in your gut and draws water with it. That is why the NIH lists oxide among the forms most often linked to digestive upset. It is also why so many people try magnesium once, notice only the side effect, and decide magnesium does not work for them. Often the problem was the form.

Chelated Forms

A chelated form binds magnesium to an amino acid or an organic acid. Glycinate binds it to glycine. Malate binds it to malic acid.

These forms dissolve readily and are gentler on digestion. That is the reason we built Kaged Magnesium entirely from chelated forms, with no oxide in the formula.*

Inside the Kaged Magnesium Formula

Magnesium Glycinate, 200mg

Magnesium bound to glycine, an amino acid. Glycinate is one of the gentlest forms on digestion, which makes it the right base for a dose you take every night.

Glycinate's job is to get that magnesium into your system without the stomach trouble that makes people quit taking magnesium.

Magnesium Malate, 100mg

Magnesium bound to malic acid, a compound found naturally in fruit. Malate is another well-absorbed chelated form, and it supplies the remaining 100mg.

Together, the two forms put the full 300mg in chelated magnesium. None of the dose is made up with oxide to hit a number on the label.*

MAX Catalyst™ (95% Piperine), 2mg

This is not the black pepper in your cabinet. MAX Catalyst™ is a patented Piper nigrum extract standardized to 95% piperine, made with technology that ordinary pepper extracts do not have.

It works on the enzymes that break nutrients down before they reach your bloodstream. Slowing those enzymes gives your body more time to absorb what you took.*

We use it across the Kaged lineup for the same reason we chose chelated forms. A dose only counts if your body takes it up. Read more about how MAX Catalyst™ works.

Why One Mineral Gets Three Ingredients

We wanted the dose, the tolerance and the absorption in the same two capsules. Chelated forms handle the first two. MAX Catalyst™ handles the third.*

What Separates This From a Basic Magnesium Supplement

	Kaged	Typical drugstore magnesium	Typical glycinate
Magnesium form	Glycinate + malate	Oxide	Glycinate
Elemental magnesium per serving	300mg, printed on the label	Varies	Varies
Oxide in the formula	None	Yes	Sometimes
Absorption enhancer	MAX Catalyst™	None	Rarely
Informed Sport certified	Yes	Rarely	Rarely

The form. Oxide is the reason so many people decide magnesium does nothing for them. Starting from chelated forms removes the most common failure point before you take the first capsule.*

Oxide in the formula. Some glycinate products are blended with oxide to raise the magnesium per capsule. The front label still says glycinate. Ours has none.

The absorption enhancer. Most formulas are magnesium alone. Whether a product includes an absorption enhancer is something you can check on any label, and ours lists MAX Catalyst™ by name and dose.*

What to Expect, and When

Night 1 to 7. Some people notice an easier wind-down within the first week, especially if their intake has been low.*

Week 2 to 4. Magnesium status builds with consistent daily intake. This is where support for relaxation, sleep quality and muscle function becomes steady.*

Ongoing. Magnesium is a daily mineral. Training, sweat and stress draw on it continuously, so the value comes from taking it every day rather than on hard days only.*

Here is the honest version. Magnesium is not a sedative, and it will not knock you out. It supports your body's own ability to wind down. If your intake from food is already solid, you may not notice much at all.

How to Take It

Two capsules daily, 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Magnesium supports relaxation and sleep quality, which makes evening the natural slot for most people. If mornings suit your routine better, it still does its job. Consistency matters more than timing.*

Anchor it to something you already do every night, like brushing your teeth. A mineral that builds over weeks only works if it stops being a decision.

Morning and Night

Kaged Magnesium is built to pair with Vitamin D3 + K2. D3 + K2 goes in the morning with a meal that contains fat. Magnesium goes in the evening. Together they make up the Morning & Night Ritual Stack.

The pairing is more than scheduling. Magnesium affects the concentrations of the active form of vitamin D in the body, so the two work in the same system.*

Check Your Total

The tolerable upper intake level for magnesium from supplements is 350mg a day for adults. That limit does not count the magnesium in food.

One serving of Kaged Magnesium is 300mg. If you also take a multivitamin or an electrolyte mix that contains magnesium, add up the total before you stack them. Kaged Hydra-Charge® and Kaged Multivitamin both contain magnesium.

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Who It's For. Who It's Not For.

Kaged Magnesium is a good fit for:

• Anyone who trains hard and sweats regularly.
• Anyone whose diet runs light on seeds, nuts, leafy greens, legumes and whole grains.
• Anyone who tried magnesium before, felt nothing or got an upset stomach, and gave up on it.
• Anyone eating plant-based, since the capsule and every ingredient are vegan.
• Athletes subject to testing, since every batch is Informed Sport certified.

It is not the right product if you already take another magnesium supplement. Stacking two is the most common way people end up above the 350mg upper limit for supplemental magnesium.

It is also not the right product to start on your own if you have kidney problems. Your kidneys clear excess magnesium, and reduced kidney function raises the risk of it building up. Talk to your healthcare provider first.

And if you take certain antibiotics (tetracyclines or quinolones) or an oral bisphosphonate, magnesium can interfere with how they are absorbed. These usually need to be spaced hours apart from a magnesium supplement. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist how to time them.

Common Questions

What is the difference between magnesium glycinate and magnesium malate?

Both are chelated forms of magnesium. Glycinate is bound to the amino acid glycine and is especially gentle on digestion. Malate is bound to malic acid, a compound found naturally in fruit. Kaged Magnesium uses both, so the full 300mg comes from chelated forms.

Is magnesium glycinate better than magnesium oxide?

For daily use, most people do better with a chelated form like glycinate. Magnesium oxide packs in more magnesium per gram, but it is poorly absorbed, with a fractional absorption of about 4% in one study of commercial products. The unabsorbed portion is also why oxide is linked to digestive upset.

What does "elemental magnesium" mean?

Elemental magnesium is the weight of the magnesium itself, not the whole compound it is bound to. Supplement Facts panels list the elemental amount. Kaged Magnesium provides 300mg of elemental magnesium per two-capsule serving.

How much magnesium do I need per day?

The RDA for adults is 400 to 420mg for men and 310 to 320mg for women, from all sources combined. The upper limit for magnesium from supplements is 350mg a day. Kaged Magnesium provides 300mg, so check other supplements and electrolyte mixes before stacking.

Should I take magnesium at night or in the morning?

Night works best for most people. Magnesium supports relaxation and sleep quality, so we recommend two capsules 30 to 60 minutes before bed. If mornings fit your routine better, it still does its job. Consistency matters more than timing.*

How long does magnesium take to work?

Some people notice an easier wind-down within the first week. Magnesium status builds over two to four weeks of consistent daily intake. It is a daily mineral, not a single-dose one.*

Does magnesium help with sleep?

Magnesium supports the nervous system pathways involved in relaxation and supports sleep quality. It is not a sedative. It supports your body's own ability to wind down rather than forcing it.*

Will magnesium upset my stomach?

It is much less likely with chelated forms. Digestive upset from magnesium usually comes from poorly absorbed forms like oxide, where the unabsorbed magnesium draws water into the gut. Glycinate is known for being gentle.

What is MAX Catalyst™?

MAX Catalyst™ is a patented black pepper extract standardized to 95% piperine. It slows the enzymes that break nutrients down before they reach your bloodstream, which gives your body more time to absorb them. We include it across the Kaged lineup.*

Can I take magnesium with creatine?

Yes. Magnesium and creatine have no known interaction, and both work best taken every day. Many people take creatine like CreaClear® during the day and magnesium at night.

Can I take it with Vitamin D3 + K2?

Yes, and they are designed to pair. Take D3 + K2 in the morning with a meal that contains fat, and magnesium in the evening. Together they make up the Morning & Night Ritual Stack.

How do I know if I'm low on magnesium?

Usually you cannot tell. Less than 1% of the body's magnesium is in blood serum, so a standard blood test says little about your total status. Your diet is the best guide. Low intake is common if you eat few seeds, nuts, leafy greens, legumes or whole grains.

Is Kaged Magnesium vegan?

Yes. The capsule is plant-based, and the product is vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and soy-free.