Is Nature Made Magnesium glycinate ultra-processed?

Dietary supplements Sold in the United States

Yes, it's ultra-processed

Signs of ultra-processing in its ingredients:

Less processed isn't automatically healthier, so compare the labels for what matters to you, such as sugar or salt.

Ultra-processing Processing signs are highlighted

Magnesium Glycinate, Hypromellose (ultra-processing marker), Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose Gel, Silicon Dioxode

Additives: E464 Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose , E572 Magnesium stearate

As written on the pack

Magnesium Glycinate, Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose Gel, Silicon Dioxode.

Added to change how the food looks, feels or tastes, not to keep it safe. A hallmark of ultra-processed food.

E464 Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose Emulsifiers are substances which make it possible to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in a foodstuff.

From least to most processed, this one ranks 187th. 90% of the dietary supplements here are ultra-processed.

Ranked by NOVA group, then by the number of ultra-processing signs, additives and ingredients. Our ordering, not part of NOVA.

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