Magnesium & Amino: The Essentials Set in Focus

Want to build both magnesium and amino acids firmly into your daily routine, instead of putting them together separately? That's exactly what the Scheunengut Essentials Set is for: it bundles our Amino Intenso and the Magnesium Complex into one convenient order. Both products count among the most popular in our range on their own – together, they form an uncomplicated foundation for muscles, nerves and energy. In this product spotlight, we show you what's in the set, how to use it, and who the combination is for.

The idea is simple: instead of adding two products to your cart separately, you get both in one step – coordinated with each other and cheaper as a set than buying them individually. Whether it's worth it for you mainly depends on whether you already want to take both building blocks regularly, rather than just looking for one of them specifically.

What's in the Essentials Set

The set consists of two standalone products that work out cheaper as a bundle than bought separately:

• Amino Intenso: all essential amino acids in a balanced ratio, complemented by four co-factors – arginine, taurine, glycine and tyrosine.
• Magnesium Complex: four selected magnesium forms – oxide, malate, bisglycinate and dicitrate – combined thoughtfully, providing 400 mg of elemental magnesium per daily dose.

Both products come in their own packaging with their own serving recommendation – the set simply bundles the order, it doesn't replace the individual instructions on the two labels. As a set you pay €35.99 instead of €39.98 for the two products separately, saving you almost €4, or around 10%. The Essentials Set itself has already collected 95 reviews with an average of 4.63 out of 5 stars – a sign that the combination goes down well with many customers.

Amino Acids and Magnesium in Detail

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins – and therefore essential for muscles, skin, hair, nails, enzymes and hormones. Your body can't produce the essential amino acids itself, so you have to get them from food. Amino Intenso gives you all essential amino acids in a balanced ratio, plus the four co-factors arginine, taurine, glycine and tyrosine that round out the complex. The amino acids are obtained through an elaborate natural extraction process from non-GMO corn rather than chemical synthesis or animal protein, then freeze-dried and processed into tablets – 1,000 mg per tablet, 180 tablets per tub.

The four co-factors round out the profile: arginine plays a role in nitrogen metabolism, taurine occurs naturally in fish and meat among other sources, glycine is the smallest amino acid and a building block of collagen, and tyrosine is a precursor of the body's own messenger substances. In the complex, all four are simply included, without you having to dose them separately.

The Magnesium Complex deliberately doesn't rely on a single form, but combines four bioactive magnesium sources: magnesium oxide, malate, bisglycinate and dicitrate. These compounds differ in binding form and absorption speed, so the combination covers a broader profile than a single source alone. Each daily dose of 2 capsules provides 400 mg of elemental magnesium in the formula. Magnesium contributes to normal muscle and nerve function, to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and to normal psychological function – an authorised EU health claim that shows how broadly the mineral is involved in the body. For orientation: the German Nutrition Society (DGE) gives adults a reference intake of roughly 300 to 350 mg of magnesium a day from their overall diet, depending on sex – the capsules are a targeted addition, not a replacement for a magnesium-rich diet.

Why a Set Instead of Individual Products

If you want to cover both topics anyway, the set saves you the effort of putting two products together individually – and costs you around €4 less than buying them separately. In reviews of the set, similar experiences keep coming up: many people use the combination around sport and training, reporting a recovery that feels faster and fewer nighttime calf cramps. The tolerability of both the capsules and the tablets is also frequently mentioned positively.

In fairness, it should also be said: not every review reports a clearly noticeable effect, and some feedback stays more reserved. That's normal with micronutrient combinations and depends on your starting point, your diet and your individual response. A set is therefore mainly a question of convenience and price, not a promise of a specific effect.

Use & Dosage

According to the serving recommendation, you take Amino Intenso as 3 x 2 tablets a day, for example 2 in the morning, 2 at midday and 2 in the evening, with enough liquid with a meal. You take the Magnesium Complex independently of the time of day, with 2 capsules a day, also with enough liquid. Many people pair the magnesium capsules with the evening, since it fits well into a calm evening routine, though that's not a requirement.

Don't exceed the stated daily dose for either product – more brings no additional benefit. If you're already taking a multivitamin or other dietary supplements, take a quick look at the overall composition beforehand so that nutrients don't unintentionally overlap. Dietary supplements don't replace a balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. If you take medication, are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney disease, talk to your doctor before use.

Who the Essentials Set Is For

The set is aimed at healthy adults who want to build both amino acids and magnesium into their diet regularly and who value the convenience of a bundled order. It's especially interesting for active people and athletes who want to reliably supply their body with both building blocks around training, without having to look for two separate products in the range.

If you only want to target one of the two topics, you're often better off with the respective single product – for example the Magnesium Complex alone, if you're only interested in the four magnesium forms, or Amino Intenso alone, if you just want to round out your amino acid profile. The set is worthwhile mainly when a bundled order matters more to you than maximum flexibility in dosing each individual component.

A typical occasion is the start of a new year: when good resolutions around diet and exercise are on the agenda, the Essentials Set is an uncomplicated way to cover two basic building blocks with a single order. That occasion isn't necessary, though – the combination suits any time of year, regardless of the calendar.

The set is not intended for children or teenagers. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have kidney or heart disease, clarify use – especially of the Magnesium Complex – with your doctor or midwife beforehand.

Muscles, Training and Recovery in Everyday Life

Whether it's strength training, running, cycling or simply an active daily life: anyone who regularly challenges their body uses up more than just calories. Muscles work with amino acids as building material, and magnesium is involved in normal muscle and nerve function – two building blocks that are in higher demand during activity than at rest. The Essentials Set picks up on exactly this everyday reality, without being aimed only at competitive athletes.

Just as important as nutrient supply, though, are the basics: a balanced, protein-rich diet, enough fluids, sleep and recovery phases between training sessions. Muscles don't grow during training, but in the hours and nights afterward. A set like this can meaningfully complement that routine, but it replaces neither training planning nor a balanced diet.

Quality and Transparency

Both products in the set are manufactured in Germany and lab-tested batch by batch. Amino Intenso is 100% free of unnecessary additives, colourings or fillers, and vegan; the Magnesium Complex comes in a plant-based capsule shell and does without carrageenan and PEG. You'll find the full ingredient list, the exact serving recommendation and the current lab report transparently on the two individual product pages and on the label – the set bundles the order, but it doesn't replace looking at the details of the individual components.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What's included in the Essentials Set?

The set consists of two products: Amino Intenso with all essential amino acids and four co-factors (arginine, taurine, glycine, tyrosine), and the Magnesium Complex with four magnesium forms (oxide, malate, bisglycinate, dicitrate) and 400 mg of elemental magnesium per daily dose.

Why a set instead of the two individual products?

As a set you pay around €4 less than buying separately, and you order both products in one step. It doesn't change anything about the products themselves – each keeps its own serving recommendation and its own label.

How do I take Amino Intenso and the Magnesium Complex?

You take Amino Intenso as 3 x 2 tablets a day, for example in the morning, at midday and in the evening. You take the Magnesium Complex independently of the time of day, with 2 capsules a day, each time with enough liquid.

Who is the Essentials Set suitable for?

For healthy adults who want to build amino acids and magnesium into their diet in a bundled way, especially active people and athletes. If you only want to target one topic specifically, you're often better off with the respective single product.

Are the products in the set lab-tested?

Yes, both products are manufactured in Germany and tested batch by batch in independent labs for purity and active ingredient content.

Does the set also suit people who don't do competitive sport?

Yes. Even in an active everyday life – through regular movement, gardening or longer walks, for example – amino acids and magnesium can be a sensible addition. The set isn't aimed only at competitive athletes, but at anyone who already has both building blocks in mind.

Does the set replace a balanced diet?

No. Dietary supplements complement a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, they don't replace it. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, have an existing condition, or take medication, talk to your doctor before use.