SiMag® (Sucrosomial® Magnesium)

Evidence Level
Moderate
1 Clinical Trial
3 Documented Benefits
3/5 Evidence Score

SiMag® is a Sucrosomial® form of magnesium, in which the mineral is wrapped in a protective phospholipid-and-sucrester coating to improve absorption and gut tolerance. It delivers well-absorbed magnesium for muscle, nerve, sleep, and bone health with less of the laxative effect of common magnesium salts.

Studied Dose Delivering about 200 to 375 mg of elemental magnesium per day.
Active Compound Sucrosomial magnesium (magnesium oxide within a phospholipid and sucrester matrix).

Benefits

Better-absorbed magnesium

In a comparative crossover study, Sucrosomial magnesium showed favorable bioavailability, delivering magnesium with good tolerance.

Muscle and nerve support

Magnesium is essential for normal muscle relaxation, nerve signaling, and the reduction of cramps and tension.

Sleep and bone support

Adequate magnesium supports restful sleep, a calm nervous system, and healthy bones, where most of the body's magnesium is stored.

Mechanism of action

1

Protected absorption

The Sucrosomial coating shields magnesium through the stomach and helps it cross the intestinal wall efficiently, with less unabsorbed mineral to cause loose stools.

2

Enzyme cofactor

Magnesium is a cofactor for hundreds of enzymes governing energy production, muscle function, and nerve transmission.

Clinical trials

1
Sucrosomial Magnesium Bioavailability — Crossover Study
PubMed

Ex-vivo and comparative double-blind crossover study of magnesium bioavailability after Sucrosomial magnesium. (Brilli et al. 2018, European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences)

Healthy subjects.

Sucrosomial magnesium demonstrated favorable magnesium bioavailability in the comparative study.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated — better tolerated than many magnesium salts.
High doses can still cause loose stools.
Reduce the dose if digestive upset occurs.

Important Drug interactions

Antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones) and bisphosphonates — magnesium can reduce absorption; separate by 2 hours.
Severe kidney disease — consult a doctor before magnesium supplements.
Tell your doctor about all medications.

Frequently asked questions about SiMag® (Sucrosomial® Magnesium)

What is SiMag?

SiMag® is a Sucrosomial® form of magnesium, in which the mineral is wrapped in a protective phospholipid-and-sucrester coating to improve absorption and gut tolerance. It delivers well-absorbed magnesium for muscle, nerve, sleep, and bone health with less of the laxative effect of common magnesium salts.

What is SiMag used for?

SiMag is researched primarily for Muscle & Recovery, Sleep Health, and Bone Health. In a comparative crossover study, Sucrosomial magnesium showed favorable bioavailability, delivering magnesium with good tolerance.

What is the recommended dosage of SiMag?

The clinically studied dose is Delivering about 200 to 375 mg of elemental magnesium per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is SiMag safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, SiMag is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — better tolerated than many magnesium salts. High doses can still cause loose stools. It may also interact with some medications. SiMag is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does SiMag interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones) and bisphosphonates — magnesium can reduce absorption; separate by 2 hours. Severe kidney disease — consult a doctor before magnesium supplements. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for SiMag?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for SiMag as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Brilli E, Khadge S, Fabiano A, et al. Magnesium bioavailability after administration of sucrosomial magnesium: results of an ex-vivo study and a comparative, double-blinded, cross-over study in healthy subjects. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2018;22(6):1843-1851..PubMedUsed to support: Crossover study supporting bioavailability of Sucrosomial magnesium.