NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate
vs
Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex
Supplement Comparison

  • Magnesium: Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex has 2.0× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 2 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate vs Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate have?

  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Bisglycinate

Which active ingredients does Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex have?

  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Blend (oxide, citrate, aspartate)

Which categories do NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate and Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex belong to?

  • Single Mineral

What health concerns do NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate and Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex address?

  • Energy & Metabolism
  • General Health
  • Sleep Quality
  • Stress Management
  • Muscle Support
  • Nerve Health & Comfort Support
  • Joint & Bone Health

Which product has a higher amount of Magnesium per serving?

  • Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex has the highest total amount of Magnesium: 400 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • NOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate: 2 tablets
    • Swanson Triple Magnesium Complex: 1 capsule

Last updated: February 2, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team