Q. What makes Herba® Magnesium Complex different from a standard magnesium supplement?
A. Most magnesium supplements use one form — typically magnesium oxide, which has very poor bioavailability and is primarily used to make the elemental magnesium number on a label look high. Herba® Magnesium Complex uses 10 different bioavailable forms of magnesium, each selected for its unique absorption pathway and physiological role, with magnesium oxide excluded entirely. It also includes Vitamin B6 and Manganese to support magnesium retention and broader metabolic function.
Q. Why is magnesium oxide not included in this formula?
A. Magnesium oxide is the cheapest, least bioavailable form of magnesium available. It's commonly added to supplements to inflate the elemental magnesium figure on the label while delivering very little the body can actually absorb. We left it out deliberately so that every one of the 85mg of elemental magnesium per capsule comes from forms that are genuinely bioavailable.
Q. What are the 10 forms of magnesium in this complex?
A. Herba® Magnesium Complex contains magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium chloride, magnesium citrate, magnesium gluconate, magnesium lactate, magnesium L-threonate, magnesium malate, magnesium orotate, and magnesium taurate. Each form was included for its distinct absorption profile and the unique role it plays in supporting complete magnesium coverage.
Q. Why are Vitamin B6 and Manganese included alongside magnesium?
A. Vitamin B6 is required by the body to transport magnesium into cells and maintain it at the cellular level — without adequate B6, absorbed magnesium is harder for the body to retain. Manganese works synergistically with magnesium to support bone development and maintenance, energy metabolism, and tissue formation. Both nutrients were included because they directly complement the function of magnesium in the body.
Q. How do I take Herba® Magnesium Complex, and how long will one bottle last?
A. Adults 19 years and over should take 1 capsule, 1–3 times per day. At 1 capsule per day, the 180-capsule bottle provides up to 6 months of daily support. At the full dose of 3 capsules per day, one bottle lasts approximately 60 days.
Q. Is this product vegan and free from allergens?
A. Yes. Herba® Magnesium Complex is 100% vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. It is also free from magnesium stearate. The only non-medicinal ingredients are brown rice flour and hypromellose — nothing else.
Q. What does NPN 80144267 mean?
A. An NPN (Natural Product Number) is a licence issued by Health Canada confirming that a natural health product has been reviewed for safety, efficacy, and quality prior to sale in Canada. NPN 80144267 means that the ingredients, dosage, directions, and label claims for Herba® Magnesium Complex have been reviewed and authorized by Health Canada.
Q. Is every batch of this product tested for quality?
A. Yes. Every production batch of Herba® Magnesium Complex undergoes third-party testing for purity, potency, and safety. The product is also manufactured in Canada following cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
Q. Where is Herba® Magnesium Complex made?
A. Herba® Magnesium Complex is made in Canada following cGMP standards.