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Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate 120mg
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Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate 120mg

Glycinate · Capsule

Why this score?
Testing & evidence
20/25
Ingredient/formulation quality
18/20
Value
5/20
Dose transparency
8/15
Manufacturer transparency
6/10
Label/ingredient transparency
10/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing transparency: 20/25
$27.00Amazon
CapsuleFormat
120 mgDaily dose
90 capsulesPack size
$0.30Price/day
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The score, explained

Our scoring methodology
Testing & evidence78.4/100
20 points contributed · weighting 25
Ingredient/formulation quality90/100
18 points contributed · weighting 20
Value27/100
5 points contributed · weighting 20
Dose transparency55/100
8 points contributed · weighting 15
Manufacturer transparency55/100
6 points contributed · weighting 10
Label/ingredient transparency100/100
10 points contributed · weighting 10

The score compares product data, not medical effectiveness or individual suitability. Prime and affiliate commission contribute no points.

Testing & evidence

Verified independent evidence

Evidence status
Verified independent evidence
Manufacturer statement
Certificate of Analysis for "Pure Encapsulations Magnesium (glycinate)" showing Report Number 4321342-0, Report Date 14-Dec-2023, and testing by Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison / Food Integrity Innovation-Madison; result: Magnesium 121 mg/serving.
Laboratory
Eurofins Food Chemistry Testing Madison
Certification body
Not recorded
Batch
50331761
Batch-specific report
Recorded
Report date
Not recorded
Evidence checked
2026-09-15 18:32:55

Dose & value

Active form
Glycinate
Daily dose
120 mgelemental magnesiumBelow commonly studied range
Serving size
1 capsule with meals (up to 4)
Pack size
90 capsules
Servings per day
1
Price per day
$0.30
Price last checked
2026-09-15 12:48:32

Daily cost follows the label serving. The value score uses the category’s documented comparison method. The label serving is not a recommendation for your personal intake.

Magnesium formulation details

Magnesium form
Glycinate
Compound mass / serving (mg)
Not disclosed
Elemental magnesium / serving (mg)
120
Elemental magnesium / day (mg)
120
Capsules or tablets / day
1
Additional active ingredients
Hypoallergenic, gluten-free, non-GMO

Product sources & research notes

Listing and manufacturer details describe the label; they do not independently verify product claims. Check the current pack before use.

Ingredients & suitability

Excipients
Ascorbyl palmitate
Allergens
Not disclosed — check the current label
Carrier / source
Not disclosed — check the current label
Other active ingredients
Hypoallergenic, gluten-free, non-GMO

Manufacturer transparency

Brand
Pure Encapsulations
Legal company
Pure Encapsulations, LLC
Manufacturing model
In-house
Manufacturing location
United States (Sudbury, MA)

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What the record makes clear

  • Active amount is disclosed.
  • Daily cost can be calculated from the recorded serving.

What to keep in mind

  • Verify the current label and the batch covered by any testing report.
  • A product score cannot determine whether you need a supplement.

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Value
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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Testing evidence
Evidence status
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Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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Testing evidence
Evidence status
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Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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