Sports Research Triple Magnesium Complex - Glycinate, Malate & Taurinate for Any-Time Magnesium Support (120 Veggie Capsules)

What makes this one different

Three things separate this from the rest of our magnesium lineup. First, it's built from three distinct chelated forms rather than a single form, or a form paired with inorganic magnesium oxide; nothing here is unchelated filler magnesium. Second, it isn't positioned around sleep the way our glycinate-only products are.

Malate in particular doesn't carry glycine's calming reputation, so this reads as a genuinely more all-purpose, any-time magnesium rather than an evening-specific one. Third, it includes taurine as a carrier, which is the only place in our magnesium lineup where taurine's own cardiovascular and nervous-system research comes along for the ride.

What is in the capsule, and why

• Magnesium glycinate, bound to the amino acid glycine, the same well-tolerated form used in our other glycinate products, generally associated with calm and muscle relaxation.
• Magnesium malate, bound to malic acid, a compound involved in the cellular energy production cycle. Some smaller studies have looked at magnesium malate specifically for muscle pain and fatigue, with mixed results; we'd call the evidence suggestive rather than settled. Its practical reputation is being less sedating than glycinate, which is the main reason it's a useful addition to a daytime-friendly formula.
• Magnesium taurinate, bound to taurine, an amino sulfonic acid with its own body of research in cardiovascular and nervous-system contexts, separate from magnesium's role. Taurine has some evidence for mild calming activity through its own receptor interactions, distinct from magnesium's mechanisms.
• All three are delivered via Chelamax®, a patented chelated magnesium technology. As with other branded ingredients we carry, this is licensed rather than a generic substitute, which comes with its own manufacturer documentation.

Evidence caveat, honestly

Glycinate has the deepest general track record of the three forms here. Malate and taurinate, as magnesium carriers specifically, have thinner independent research behind them, more traditional and preliminary than the settled body of evidence something like caffeine and theanine has. Combining three forms doesn't average that evidence up; it just means you're getting a blend built on one well-established form and two less-studied ones.

Comparing our full magnesium lineup

	DFH NeuroMag	Sports Research L-Threonate	DFH Glycinate Complex	Metagenics Glycinate	Sports Research Triple Complex
Active form	Magtein® Magnesium L-Threonate	Magtein® Magnesium L-Threonate	TRAACS® Bisglycinate, buffered with oxide	Pure magnesium bisglycinate	Chelamax® glycinate, malate & taurinate
Magnesium per serving	145 mg	144 mg	300 mg	100-200 mg	300 mg
Serving size	3 capsules	3 capsules	2 capsules	1-2 tablets	4 capsules
Supply length	1 month	2 months	4 months	2-4 months	1 month
Primary angle	Cognitive, memory-focused	Cognitive, memory-focused (lower cost)	Sleep, relaxation, highest single dose	Sleep, relaxation, flexible and affordable	Any-time-of-day, multi-pathway
One-time price	$72.49	$58.95	$64.99	$33.75	$24.95
Cost per day	About $2.42	About $0.98	About $0.54	About $0.28 to $0.56	About $0.83

Which one is actually right for you

If cognition and memory are your specific goal, the two magnesium L-threonate options are the only ones actually targeting that mechanism; pick the DFH version if the original branded research behind Magtein matters to you, or the Sports Research version for essentially the same active ingredient at a lower price.

If sleep and relaxation are the goal, either glycinate option works. The DFH Glycinate Complex gives you the highest single dose and the best cost per milligram in the whole lineup. The Metagenics tablets let you dial your own dose down and cost less upfront.

If you want a magnesium that isn't specifically built around bedtime, something you could reasonably take in the morning without it working against you, with a bit of extra range from the malate and taurinate forms alongside glycinate, this Triple Complex is the one built for that. It's also the only one of the five with zero magnesium oxide in the formula.

Who it tends to suit

• Anyone who wants a magnesium they can take earlier in the day without the sleep-specific framing of a glycinate-only product.
• People interested in taurine's cardiovascular angle alongside their magnesium intake.
• Anyone who prefers an all-chelated formula with no magnesium oxide component at all.

Who it is probably not for

• Anyone specifically chasing the brain-targeted threonate mechanism; this product doesn't touch that pathway.
• Anyone who wants the single best-studied magnesium form available; our pure glycinate options have more research behind the specific form itself.
• Anyone with kidney disease without medical guidance, since magnesium clearance depends on healthy kidney function.

Take 4 capsules daily. This is the largest per-day capsule count of any magnesium we carry, since the dose is spread across three chelate forms rather than concentrated in one or two. Take all 4 at once or split them across the day.

No specific time of day is required. Unlike our glycinate-only options, this one isn't built around an evening routine specifically. Morning, with a meal, or split AM and PM all work reasonably.

Mind your total magnesium intake if you're combining products. At 300 mg elemental magnesium, this alone sits close to the commonly cited 350 mg/day upper intake level for supplemental (non-food) magnesium. Don't stack a full serving of this alongside a full dose of another magnesium product without adding up the total first.

Give it real time. Magnesium status normalizing throughout the body generally takes a few weeks of consistent daily use, regardless of which chelated form you're taking.

How to stack it

• Fits cleanly alongside our caffeine and theanine capsules, a choline source, or an omega-3, no mechanism overlap.
• No cycling required. This is meant to be a steady, ongoing daily foundation.

What to avoid

• Taking it within 2 hours of certain antibiotics (tetracycline or quinolone-class) or bisphosphonate medications, since magnesium can interfere with their absorption.
• Assuming three forms means you need less total elemental magnesium than usual. The dose that matters is still the 300 mg total, not the number of forms it's split across.

• Third-party tested, verified independently rather than taken on the brand's word alone.
• Chelamax® is a patented chelated magnesium technology. Brands license it rather than substituting a generic chelate, which comes with its own supporting documentation.
• Certified Vegan and Non-GMO, as stated on the label.

As with any supplement, the strongest form of proof is a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis tied to the lot number on your bottle. If verifying a specific batch matters to you, note the lot number and request the COA directly from the manufacturer.

Supplement Facts - Serving Size: 4 Veggie Capsules - Servings Per Container: 30

Per 4 veggie capsules	Amount	% DV
Magnesium (as chelated magnesium taurinate, glycinate & malate) (Chelamax®)	300 mg	71%

Other Ingredients: Veggie capsule (hypromellose), rice flour, rice extract blend.

Free from: GMOs. Animal-derived ingredients (Certified Vegan).

Warnings (worth reading)

• Consult your doctor before use if you have kidney disease or impaired kidney function, since magnesium is cleared by the kidneys and can build up to unsafe levels if that function is reduced.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist before use if you take antibiotics (tetracycline or quinolone-class), bisphosphonate medication, or blood pressure medication, since magnesium can interact with each of these.
• If combining with another magnesium supplement, account for your total elemental magnesium intake; this product alone is already close to the commonly cited 350 mg/day supplemental upper intake level.
• Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or nursing.
• Discontinue and consult a physician if you experience adverse effects.
• Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. For anything you are unsure about, talk to a qualified healthcare provider.