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Mag Citrate

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Magnesium 300 mg
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Score85
A clear 300 mg citrate serving covers basic magnesium needs, with a small calcium addition. Three tablets and comparatively weak value hold it back.
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Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (40 servings)
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General Health
Stress Relief
Cardiovascular Support
Energy
Heart Health
Testosterone Support
Bone Health
Digestive Health

Score 85

A clear 300 mg citrate serving covers basic magnesium needs, with a small calcium addition. Three tablets and comparatively weak value hold it back.
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$24.95($0.62 per serving)
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Analysis

Three tablets supply 300 mg magnesium citrate and 60 mg calcium citrate. The magnesium amount is well aligned with routine supplementation, while the calcium addition is modest and unlikely to change the main use case.

Citrate offers moderate absorption and broad relevance to energy, muscle, nerve, and general health. No supporting cofactor or premium material is identified, so there is little formulation basis for the higher price.

Forty servings and three tablets per dose reduce convenience. Buyers who tolerate citrate can find similar amounts in lower-cost capsules, powders, or liquids.

Who is it for
  • Adults comfortable with tablets
  • Users seeking broad magnesium support
  • People who can account for dietary and supplemental magnesium
Best for
  • Routine magnesium supplementation
  • Muscle, nerve, and energy support
  • Tablets dosing

Pros

  • Clearly supplies 300 mg magnesium
  • Uses magnesium citrate
  • Adds 60 mg calcium
  • Straightforward label

Cons

  • Requires three tablets
  • Only 40 servings
  • Serving cost is above average
  • No premium form or cofactor

Warnings

  • Magnesium citrate may cause loose stools or abdominal cramping
  • Kidney impairment can increase the risk from the 300 mg magnesium serving
  • Magnesium and calcium can reduce absorption of tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics and bisphosphonates when taken together

Nutrient quality

90 Highest impact

The amount avoids an obvious excessive-dose concern. The magnesium form has moderate absorption or incomplete form detail.

Ingredient transparency

86 Highest impact

The active magnesium amount is specifically disclosed. The serving count is supplied, but complete use directions are missing.

Customer satisfaction

89 Highest impact

The aggregate customer rating is strong. The modest review count limits confidence in the aggregate rating.

Value for money

73 High impact

The price is supported mainly by useful core ingredients. The serving cost is high relative to the disclosed formula.

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Goals

General Health
Stress Resilience
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium is foundational to energy metabolism, muscle function, and nervous-system regulation. The importance of magnesium adequacy is supported by established nutritional science.

The 300 mg elemental amount sits within a meaningful supplemental range. Magnesium citrate has moderate absorption and is clearly quantified, though no premium chelation standard is identified.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Stress Relief
Calm and Tension Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate provides foundational support for nervous-system regulation and muscle relaxation. The elemental amount is clearly stated and reaches a useful supplemental range.

The product lacks a direct calming amino acid or adaptogen, so benefits are most likely when magnesium intake is low. Its focused mineral design remains clean and easy to assess.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Heart Muscle and Rhythm
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate provides a meaningful amount for vascular relaxation and normal electrical rhythm. The single-mineral formula has excellent depth but no lipid or nitric-oxide support.

Citrate is a reasonably absorbable form with clear elemental disclosure. A small calcium amount does not interfere with the focused magnesium role.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

A meaningful magnesium amount supports ATP-dependent reactions, nerve signaling, and muscle function. The product is most likely to help when magnesium intake is low and will not act as an immediate stimulant.

Citrate or asporotate offers better absorption than magnesium oxide, and the active amount is clear. The focused formula avoids unrelated energy claims.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Heart Health
Healthy Blood Pressure
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate supplies a meaningful mineral amount with a clear role in vascular tone, normal rhythm, and electrolyte balance. Human evidence is strongest when magnesium intake or status is inadequate, so benefit will vary by user.

The dose and chemical form are both clearly disclosed, and citrate generally offers useful absorption. A small calcium contribution does not distract from the focused magnesium design.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Testosterone Support
Free Testosterone Support
Testosterone Support
Impact
High effect
C Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate provides focused support for normal free-testosterone status when magnesium intake is inadequate. The amount is strong and the form offers reasonable absorption.

The formula develops one mineral pathway without unnecessary hormone claims or botanical padding. Calcium is modest and does not meaningfully expand endocrine coverage.

Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Calcium (Calcium Citrate)
 60 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
 300 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegetarian
Report overview
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) · 300 mg OverallScore64
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

Magnesium citrate offers moderate absorption potential. The 300 mg elemental dose sits within the standard therapeutic range. Value is below average because citrate costs more than the collection median without a patented material.

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85 Performance

Cal/Mag 500 mg/250 mg

NaturesPlus
A more purposeful active profile is better aligned with the original’s main use because chelated calcium and magnesium provide a focused, balanced mineral formula with strong form quality. A simple one-serving format and economical cost make it one of the better value profiles in this set.
85 Performance

Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg

Natural Factors
A more purposeful active profile is better aligned with the original’s main use because a focused magnesium bisglycinate powder uses a highly absorbable form at a moderate, practical amount. Strong aggregate satisfaction and reasonable serving economics support value without an aggressive dose.
85 Performance

Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate

Healthy Origins
A more purposeful active profile is better aligned with the original’s main use because tRAACS magnesium bisglycinate provides premium absorption quality, a useful elemental amount, and exceptional serving value in a clean powder. The product is narrow rather than comprehensive, and its relatively weak satisfaction metric deserves consideration despite the strong formula.
83 Budget

Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder

Best Naturals
Lower serving cost makes it the more economical option, while a well-aligned amount of magnesium citrate delivers useful absorption in a focused powder. The simple formula and very low serving cost provide strong value, with digestive tolerance as the main practical uncertainty.
91 Budget

Krebs Magnesium Potassium Complex

Nature's Way
Lower serving cost makes it the more economical option, while magnesium lysinate and malate provide favorable forms at a useful amount, with a modest potassium contribution. The focused formula offers excellent serving value.
88 Budget

Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder

NOW
Lower serving cost makes it the more economical option, while magnesium bisglycinate supplies a well-absorbed form at a practical, moderate amount. The pure powder is adjustable, clearly labeled, and inexpensive, supporting strong routine value.
84 Value

Potassium + Magnesium

Nutricost
Ingredient quality and serving value are better balanced here because a meaningful magnesium citrate amount anchors a simple two-mineral electrolyte formula. Potassium is modest, but the focused design and very low serving cost support excellent everyday value.
83 Value

Magnesium Citrate 200 mg

Best Naturals
Ingredient quality and serving value are better balanced here because a substantial amount of magnesium citrate combines useful absorption with a focused single-active design. Digestive sensitivity is the main trade-off, while the low serving cost supports strong practical value.
80 Value

Magnesium Caps 500 mg

Life Extension
Ingredient quality and serving value are better balanced here because citrate, succinate, and a named glycinate chelate strengthen a multi-form magnesium blend, while oxide lowers average absorption. The large supplemental amount may cause diarrhea or cramping, although the very low serving cost provides strong value for users who tolerate it.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
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    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  3. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
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    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
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    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  5. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. Association between Serum Magnesium and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.
    Dominguez LJ; Veronese N; Ciriminna S; Pérez-Albela JL; Vásquez-López VF; Rodas-Regalado S; Di Bella G; Parisi A; Tagliaferri F; Barbagallo M · Nutrients · 2023
    Meta-analysis119,755 participants4 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  7. Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review.
    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
  8. Vascularized bone grafting fixed by biodegradable magnesium screw for treating osteonecrosis of the femoral head.
    Zhao D; Huang S; Lu F; Wang B; Yang L; Qin L; Yang K; Li Y; Li W; Wang W; Tian S; Zhang X; Gao W; Wang Z; Zhang Y; Xie X; Wang J; Li J · Biomaterials · 2016
    Randomized trial48 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  9. An update on magnesium and bone health.
    Rondanelli M; Faliva MA; Tartara A; Gasparri C; Perna S; Infantino V; Riva A; Petrangolini G; Peroni G · Biometals : an international journal on the role of metal ions in biology, biochemistry, and medicine · 2022
    Narrative reviewBone Health forMagnesium
  10. Sex-specific differences in the association of magnesium intake with femoral neck bone mineral density among older adults.
    Wang B; Tan X; Yao X; Zhu Z · Endocrine connections · 2025
    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  11. Circulating and dietary magnesium and risk of cardiovascular disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective studies.
    Del Gobbo LC; Imamura F; Wu JH; de Oliveira Otto MC; Chiuve SE; Mozaffarian D · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2013
    Meta-analysis313,041 participants16 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  12. Magnesium and the risk of cardiovascular events: a meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies.
    Qu X; Jin F; Hao Y; Li H; Tang T; Wang H; Yan W; Dai K · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis532,979 participants19 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  13. Quantitative Association Between Serum/Dietary Magnesium and Cardiovascular Disease/Coronary Heart Disease Risk: A Dose-Response Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies.
    Zhao L; Hu M; Yang L; Xu H; Song W; Qian Y; Zhao M · Journal of cardiovascular pharmacology · 2020
    Meta-analysis544,581 participants18 studies pooledCardiovascular Support Heart Health forMagnesium
  14. Comparative Efficacy of Nutraceuticals on Endothelial Function: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Norouzzadeh M; Rashedi MH; Mahdavi-Mazdeh G; Kosari A; Shahinfar H · Current atherosclerosis reports · 2026
    Meta-analysisCardiovascular Support Heart Health forMagnesium
  15. Serum magnesium, mortality, and cardiovascular disease in chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Xiong J; He T; Wang M; Nie L; Zhang Y; Wang Y; Huang Y; Feng B; Zhang J; Zhao J · Journal of nephrology · 2020
    Meta-analysis200,934 participants20 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  16. Efficacy of oral magnesium therapy in the treatment of chronic constipation in spastic cerebral palsy children: a randomized controlled trial.
    Hassanein SMA; Deifallah SM; Bastawy HA · World journal of pediatrics : WJP · 2021
    Randomized trial100 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  17. Ca:Mg ratio, medium-chain fatty acids, and the gut microbiome.
    Fan L; Zhu X; Sun S; Yu C; Huang X; Ness R; Dugan LL; Shu L; Seidner DL; Murff HJ; Fodor AA; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022
    Randomized trial240 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  18. The Magnesium-Rich Formula for Functional Constipation in Infants: a Randomized Comparator-Controlled Study.
    Benninga MA; MENA Infant Constipation Study Group; Vandenplas Y · Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial286 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  19. A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on the Effect of Magnesium Oxide in Patients With Chronic Constipation.
    Mori S; Tomita T; Fujimura K; Asano H; Ogawa T; Yamasaki T; Kondo T; Kono T; Tozawa K; Oshima T; Fukui H; Kimura T; Watari J; Miwa H · Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2022
    Randomized trial34 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  20. Magnesium treatment increases gut microbiome synthesizing vitamin D and inhibiting colorectal cancer: results from a double-blind precision-based randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Sun E; Zhu X; Ness RM; Murff HJ; Sun S; Yu C; Fan L; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2025
    Randomized trial240 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  21. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  22. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  23. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  24. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  25. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
  26. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  27. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  28. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  29. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  30. Effects of magnesium supplementation on improving hyperglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertension in type 2 diabetes: A pooled analysis of 24 randomized controlled trials.
    Xu L; Li X; Wang X; Xu M · Frontiers in nutrition · 2023
    Meta-analysis1,325 participants24 studies pooledHeart Health forMagnesium
  31. The effect of lowering blood pressure by magnesium supplementation in diabetic hypertensive adults with low serum magnesium levels: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Guerrero-Romero F; Rodríguez-Morán M · Journal of human hypertension · 2009
    Randomized trial82 participantsHeart Health forMagnesium
  32. Positive effects of magnesium supplementation in metabolic syndrome.
    Kisters S; Kisters K; Werner T; Vormann J; Tokmak F; Westhoff T; Gröber U; Predel HG; Reuter H · International journal of clinical pharmacology and therapeutics · 2024
    Randomized trial54 participantsHeart Health forMagnesium
  33. Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression: A randomized clinical trial.
    Tarleton EK; Littenberg B; MacLean CD; Kennedy AG; Daley C · PloS one · 2017
    Randomized trial126 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  34. Effects of Intravenous Esketamine or Magnesium Sulfate on Early Postoperative Negative Emotions and Pain in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Wang L; Zhou J; Liu Q; Qian K; Wang L; Xie C · Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2026
    Randomized trial137 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  35. Effect of short-term magnesium supplementation on anxiety, depression and sleep quality in patients after open-heart surgery.
    Saba S; Faizi F; Sepandi M; Nehrir B · Magnesium research · 2022
    Non-randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  36. Effects of dry needling compared to magnesium infiltration in trigger points for patients with myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized controlled study in Tunisia.
    Dhouibi J; Moncer R; Kalbousi N; Gaddour M; Laayouni S; Ouanes W; Kacem B; Jemni S · Korean journal of family medicine · 2026
    Randomized trial45 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  37. Effect of magnesium and vitamin B6 supplementation on mental health and quality of life in stressed healthy adults: Post-hoc analysis of a randomised controlled trial.
    Noah L; Dye L; Bois De Fer B; Mazur A; Pickering G; Pouteau E · Stress and health : journal of the International Society for the Investigation of Stress · 2021
    Randomized trialStress Relief forMagnesium
  38. Magnesium and anabolic hormones in older men.
    Maggio M; Ceda GP; Lauretani F; Cattabiani C; Avantaggiato E; Morganti S; Ablondi F; Bandinelli S; Dominguez LJ; Barbagallo M; Paolisso G; Semba RD; Ferrucci L · International journal of andrology · 2012
    Cohort study399 participantsTestosterone Support forMagnesium
  39. Analysis of the relationship between the blood concentration of several metals, macro- and micronutrients and endocrine disorders associated with male aging.
    Rotter I; Kosik-Bogacka DI; Dołęgowska B; Safranow K; Kuczyńska M; Laszczyńska M · Environmental geochemistry and health · 2017
    Cross-sectional study313 participantsTestosterone Support forMagnesium
  40. Effect of magnesium supplementation in improving hyperandrogenism, hirsutism, and sleep quality in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Jaripur M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Health science reports · 2024
    Randomized trial64 participantsTestosterone Support forMagnesium
  41. The effects of trace element supplementation on glycolipid metabolism in PCOS: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Yang L; Gao Y; Zhao W; Qi Y; Duo X; Wang H · Frontiers in nutrition · 2025
    Meta-analysis1,600 participants25 studies pooledTestosterone Support forMagnesium
  42. Effects of magnesium supplementation on testosterone levels of athletes and sedentary subjects at rest and after exhaustion.
    Cinar V; Polat Y; Baltaci AK; Mogulkoc R · Biological trace element research · 2011
    Non-randomized trial20 participantsTestosterone Support forMagnesium