Magnesium Taurate
Also known as: magnesium ditaurate, Mg taurate, magnesium taurinate
A complex of magnesium with the amino acid taurine, chosen for cardiovascular and calming formulas because both components are studied in relation to blood pressure and nervous-system excitability. It is gentle on the gut and carries about 8.9% elemental magnesium, so servings are large. Human data specific to this salt are limited to small recent trials; most of its dosing guidance comes from general magnesium research.
Research summary
Supplies magnesium for vascular smooth-muscle relaxation and enzyme function; taurine is an osmolyte and inhibitory neuromodulator that may complement magnesium's calming effects.
Dosage
Daily amounts, elemental (9% of the compound is the element).
| Lowest studied | Typical range | Highest studied | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 mg | 100–300 mg | 350 mg | 350 mg |
NIH ODS — UL of 350 mg applies to supplemental magnesium only, not magnesium from food
Doses are elemental magnesium. Magnesium ditaurate (Mg(C2H6NO3S)2, MW ≈ 272.5) is ≈ 8.9% Mg by stoichiometry — verify against the supplier's certificate of analysis. Evening dosing is common in calming formulas. Capped at the 350 mg supplemental UL.
Source material: synthetic (magnesium salt of taurine)
As supplied: ≈ 8.9% Mg; 1,500 mg compound ≈ 134 mg Mg
Forms of Magnesium
| Form | Typical dose | Element % | Formats | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Taurate | 100–300 mg | 9% | Capsule, Powder, Tablet | mid |
| Magnesium Glycinate | 200–350 mg | 14% | Capsule, Powder, Tablet | low |
| Magnesium Citrate | 150–350 mg | 16% | Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Gummy, Liquid | low |
| Magnesium Oxide | 200–350 mg | 60% | Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Gummy | low |
| Magnesium L-Threonate | 100–144 mg | 7% | Capsule, Powder, Tablet | high |
| Magnesium Malate | 100–350 mg | 16% | Capsule, Powder, Tablet | low |
| Magnesium Chloride | 100–300 mg | 12% | Capsule, Powder, Tablet, Liquid | low |
Format suitability
- Capsule
- Powder
- Tablet
- Softgel
- Gummy
- Liquid
Very bulky: 200 mg elemental ≈ 2,250 mg of compound, about four size-00 capsules. Powder is the practical format for full doses.
Formulation notes
Often paired with potassium citrate and CoQ10 in heart formulas. Separate from bisphosphonates and some antibiotics.
- Has an upper limit
Sources
Related ingredients
Magnesium Glycinate
MineralA chelated form of magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine.
Typical: 200–350 mg
Magnesium Citrate
MineralMagnesium bound to citric acid, one of the best-selling magnesium forms because it is inexpensive, dissolves readily, and has shown good bioavailability in comparison studies.
Typical: 150–350 mg
L-Ornithine
Amino acidA non-protein amino acid central to the urea cycle, where it helps clear ammonia produced during exercise and protein metabolism.
Typical: 400–2,000 mg
Magnesium Chloride
MineralA highly soluble magnesium salt sold as the hexahydrate, which is about 12% elemental magnesium.
Typical: 100–300 mg
Ashwagandha Root Extract (KSM-66)
BotanicalA branded, root-only ashwagandha extract standardized to at least 5% withanolides.
Typical: 300–600 mg