Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 23594
Designs for Health Magnesium Malate Chelate: 250 mg of magnesium per tablet – glycinate + malate
500 mg of magnesium per serving. From glycinate + malate; no US price matched (Nov 2). Inside: label lines, ingredients.
Designs for Health Magnesium Malate Chelate declares 500 mg of elemental magnesium from an amino acid chelate. "Amino acid chelate" names a class of compounds rather than one defined substance, so no elemental fraction exists and the compound mass cannot be computed from the label. No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02. NIH DSLD 23594, label dated 2013-07-25.
as filedData release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: not computable · Price: none matched · % DV: 125% vs 119%
Elemental: The magnesium itself; the rest of the compound weight is the partner molecule.
Compound: The whole salt, such as magnesium glycinate, that must physically fit in the capsule.
Size 000: The largest standard capsule, about 1,100 mg of powder at 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range; size 00 holds about 730 mg and size 0 about 545 mg.
Recompute with your price
Enter the price you paid; the declared amount and servings of this label are prefilled, so the result is the cost per 100 mg of elemental magnesium for your bottle.
Same-salt comparison appears here.
How much magnesium compound is pressed into one tablet?
The compound mass behind this label cannot be computed as of 2026-11-02: Single-salt capacity audit excluded as of 2026-10-17: buffered, complex, blend or asporotate wording leaves the composition unresolved.. The filed amounts are listed in the next block.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 500 mg |
| Units per serving | 2 |
| Magnesium salt per serving | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
| Magnesium salt per tablet | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
Designs for Health Magnesium Malate Chelate files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 23594; the selected primary line declares 500 mg of elemental magnesium per serving, against 0 other rows excluded from the primary amount. A salt named under another nutrient does not turn that nutrient's quantity into elemental magnesium.
measured| Filed amount | Salt or note as filed | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 500 mg | glycinate, malate · Magnesium (Form: as Di-Magnesium Malate, TRAACS(R) Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Buffered) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Does this label's magnesium claim hold up, or could the magnesium come from another source?
The label names 2 magnesium forms (glycinate, malate); a named blend does not establish how much magnesium each form contributes, so the resolved reading is the most favourable one, compared with oxide, the salt richest in magnesium at 60.3%.
computed with assumption| Form named on the label | Elemental fraction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium glycinate | 11.8–14.1% | named on label |
| Magnesium malate | 12.6–15.5% | named on label |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this a good price for the elemental magnesium I'm actually getting?
No US retail price is matched to this label as of 2026-11-02, and without a resolved salt there is no same-salt comparison.
computed| Rank | Label | Per 100 mg | Observed |
|---|
Source · Amazon via licensed data provider; NIH DSLD · unique ASIN × date; prices observed 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-02 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How many days will this bottle last at the label's own serving, and what does a day cost?
Days per bottle cannot be computed for Designs for Health Magnesium Malate Chelate as of 2026-11-02: servings per container are not filed.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | Not filed as of 2026-11-02 |
| Serving size as filed | 2 Tablet(s) |
| Servings per container | Not filed as of 2026-11-02 |
| Servings per day in the directions | Not filed as of 2026-11-02 |
| Days per bottle | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
| $ per 30 days at one label serving a day | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
| $ per 30 days at 420 mg Daily Value | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "125% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 125% Daily Value; 500 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 119%, a difference of 6 points. Labels filed under the earlier 400 mg reference, or with a different filing basis, show gaps of this kind.
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| Displayed chart text |
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| Declared vs recomputed % |
| DV |
| 119 · 125 |
| Declared vs |
| recomputed % DV |
| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 125% | 420 mg | 119% |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2013-07-25 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain magnesium stearate, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
Designs for Health Magnesium Malate Chelate files 3 other ingredients, including magnesium stearate (reference fraction 4.1% magnesium; no quantity filed, so it is not added to the total) and a vegetarian shell.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Microcrystalline Cellulose |
| 2 | Croscarmellose |
| 3 | Magnesium Stearates |
| Shell | vegetarian |
| Target group | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
| Target group | Gluten Free |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What has research measured about this form, and about side effects?
No study in the registry measured an unresolved salt as of 2026-11-02.
measured| Year | Study | PubMed |
|---|
Source · PubMed-checked study registry · registry checked 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Has this brand had FDA recalls or adverse event reports?
Designs for Health has 0 FDA recall records matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. Designs for Health has FDA CAERS adverse event reports on record at brand level, as do 143 of 273 brands in this registry; openFDA states that “there is no certainty that the reported event (adverse event) was actually due to the product” and that reports “cannot be used to estimate the incidence of these events.”
measured| Recall | Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No recall record as of 2026-10-19 |
Source · openFDA enforcement and CAERS · queried 2026-10-19 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this the same formula as another brand's, and how do their prices differ?
No other brand files the same formulation (ingredients, shell, units and rounded amount) as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Brand | Price per 100 mg |
|---|---|---|
| No cross-brand match as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Which labels are closest to this one, with the same salt and dose?
No other label files the same resolved salt within ±10% of this label's dose per unit as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| No neighbour as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Where does this record come from, what is missing, and how do I cite or correct it?
Every value on this page traces to NIH DSLD 23594 (label 2013-07-25, snapshot 2026-08-10) and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. 4 gaps remain: Single-salt capacity audit excluded as of 2026-10-17: buffered, complex, blend or asporotate wording leaves the composition unresolved.; No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02 (barcode 0 879452 001701); A single salt with a defined elemental fraction is unresolved as of 2026-11-02; Servings per container are not filed as of 2026-11-02. The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 23594 |
| Label date | 2013-07-25 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2013-07-25 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 0 879452 001701 |
| Label version · Bundle set | NIH DSLD 23593 |
| Label version · Bundle set | NIH DSLD 23595 |
| Label version · Bundle set | NIH DSLD 23592 |
| Formulated and distributed by | Designs for Health, Inc., Suffield, CT |
17 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Claim category as filed | No Claim |
| Formula re: Contains | Magnesium Malate Chelate |
| Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM) | TRAACS(R) is a registered trademark of Albion Laboratories, Inc. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | For Professional Use Only |
| Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM) | Each Packet contains: 1-Twice Daily Multi(TM) capsule 1- Calcium Malate Chelate capsule 1- Magnesium Malate Chelate tablet 1- OmegAvail(TM) Synergy softgel |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| General: Product/Version Code | TDE060 |
| Storage | STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. |
| Storage | Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, take two packets per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner. |
| Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications | Warning: Consult your health care practitioner before use if you are taking blood thinning medication or are planning to have surgery. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Notice: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots. |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | Does not contain gluten. |
| Seals/Symbols | Guaranteed GMP COMPLIANT Products |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Manufactured in an NSF GMP Registered Facility |
| Precautions re: Children | KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. |
| Physical state | Tablet or Pill |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 23594 · label 2013-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
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