Pure Encapsulations Magnesium (glycinate)
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Dietary supplements

Pure Encapsulations Magnesium (glycinate)

Score

Excellent 98 out of 100 High confidence

Why it scores 98

Pure Encapsulations Magnesium (glycinate) scores 98 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 1 points Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  2. minus 1 points Powdered cellulose: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Magnesium (glycinate)

START100

Ingredients

  • Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose minus 1 points
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Powdered cellulose minus 1 points
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2

TOTAL 98Excellent

100 − 2 = 98


GTIN 00766298001746 · 2026-05-02

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy0 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein0 g

Serving: 1.0g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org