PREGNANCY WELLNESS

Pregnancy Wellness

The Everyday Pregnancy Discomfort That Water and Fiber Don't Always Reach

If your days feel heavy, sluggish, and uncomfortable no matter how much water you drink or fiber you eat, there may be a simple reason your prenatal routine is missing it.

By the REVI editorial team 4 min read

Pregnancy comes with plenty of visible milestones. But it also comes with a quieter, daily kind of discomfort: sluggish digestion, that heavy bloated feeling, and never quite feeling like yourself.

When you bring it up at a checkup, the advice is usually the same:

the advice you've already heard
  • “Drink more water.”
  • “Eat more fiber.”
  • “Try prune juice.”
  • “It's a normal part of pregnancy.”

And you're already doing all of it. You track your water, you eat clean, you take your prenatal every single morning. Yet the heavy, bloated feeling keeps coming back.

There's one nutrient this standard advice tends to overlook, and it's often missing from the prenatal itself.

the missing mineral

The Mineral Most Prenatals Leave Out

Magnesium needs rise during pregnancy. Your body uses it to support normal muscle function, nervous system health, and digestion. And your growing baby draws on your reserves too, which is part of why so many expecting mothers fall short. In fact, many pregnant women don't meet the recommended daily intake for magnesium.*

So you'd assume your prenatal has it covered. But flip the bottle over and read the label. Most prenatals contain little to no magnesium. And many that do use magnesium oxide, a form the body absorbs relatively poorly. Because so little is absorbed, more of it stays in the digestive tract, where for some people it contributes to bloating, gas, and stomach discomfort.

Glycinate is magnesium bound to glycine, an amino acid your body already uses. That's what lets it absorb where other forms don't.

why glycinate

Why the Form of Magnesium Matters

You don't necessarily need more fiber. You may just need a form of magnesium your body can actually use.

REVI Magnesium Glycinate binds elemental magnesium to glycine, an amino acid. This chelated form is well tolerated and gentle on the stomach, which is why it's a popular choice for people who find other forms harsh, including during pregnancy.

How magnesium glycinate supports your day

Because it's a gentle, well-absorbed form, magnesium glycinate is a comfortable way to help maintain healthy magnesium levels, which support:

  • Normal digestion. Magnesium plays a role in healthy muscle and digestive function.
  • A sense of calm. Magnesium supports normal nervous system function and helps the body manage everyday stress.
  • Muscle comfort. Magnesium supports normal muscle function, including in the legs.
  • Restful sleep. Adequate magnesium supports the body's natural wind-down at the end of the day.

Individual results vary. Magnesium glycinate is generally gentler than magnesium oxide and less likely to cause a laxative effect, so if occasional constipation is your main concern, this may be a good fit for you.

Made for Moms Just Like You

a note from the founder

I built REVI because I was the customer first.

With my first pregnancy, the advice was the standard playbook: drink more water, eat more fiber, be patient. I did all of it. My body still felt heavy, backed up, and depleted. I stopped feeling like myself somewhere around the second trimester.

When I finally learned about magnesium glycinate, specifically the chelated form in a dose I could feel, it quietly changed how I got through the day. Digestion moved. Sleep came easier. My legs stopped waking me up at night. It wasn't a miracle. It was the mineral my prenatal had left out.

Your body already runs on magnesium every day. Pregnancy just drains it faster than food alone can replace it, especially as your baby draws from your reserves. That's all this really is: putting back what's already yours.

By baby number two, I took it consistently from day one. Whole different experience. That's why REVI is the first thing we ever made. Third-party tested, clean label, transparent dosing on the front of the bottle. Made for the body a mom is actually in.

— Nikki
Founder, REVI  ·  mom of two
REVI Magnesium Glycinate
the product

REVI Magnesium Glycinate

Gentle, well-absorbed magnesium glycinate. 275mg elemental per serving. Third-party tested, clean label, transparent dosing.

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what's actually in it

No mystery blends. Just the actual formula.

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    275mg elemental magnesium Per capsule. The number that actually matters.
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    Chelated with glycine An amino acid that helps absorption and keeps it gentle on your stomach.
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    Third-party tested Every batch, independently tested for heavy metals and contaminants.
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    Clean label Free from artificial dyes, unnecessary fillers, gluten, and common allergens.
common questions

Answers before you ask.

Is it safe during pregnancy?
Please check with your OB or midwife first, always. That said, magnesium glycinate is generally well tolerated during pregnancy because glycine is an amino acid your body already uses, and the chelated form is gentler on digestion than magnesium oxide.
How is this different from what's in my prenatal?
Most prenatals either leave magnesium out entirely or use magnesium oxide, a form your body absorbs relatively poorly. REVI is 275mg of elemental magnesium as glycinate, a well-absorbed chelated form that's easier on your stomach.
When will I feel a difference?
Individual results vary. Many people notice small shifts within the first few days, especially in sleep and leg comfort. Digestive changes tend to show up within a week of consistent daily use.
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Try REVI Magnesium Glycinate for 30 days.

We're confident you'll find it gentle and easy to take. If you're not satisfied for any reason, let us know within 30 days and we'll refund your purchase price. No hassle, no questions asked.

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*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. Consult your healthcare provider before use during pregnancy or if you have any medical conditions or take other medications.