Product Image

Magnesium Complex 300 mg

4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(12787 ratings)
Magnesium 300 mg
Product Image
Score78
An economical long-supply magnesium blend with a useful total amount. Carbonate, oxide, and hidden form proportions weaken expected absorption.
How scoring works
Tablet
Quantity:250 Tablet(s) • (250 servings)
Goals:
Stress Relief
Energy
General Health
Heart Health
Digestive Health
Cardiovascular Support

Score 78

An economical long-supply magnesium blend with a useful total amount. Carbonate, oxide, and hidden form proportions weaken expected absorption.
How scoring works
$8.98($0.03 per serving)
iHerb
$ 8.98
Report prices

Analysis

The tablet combines magnesium carbonate, citrate, and oxide at a stated 300 mg amount. Magnesium supports normal muscle, nerve, energy, cardiovascular, bone, and digestive functions when intake is inadequate.

Citrate is the strongest form in the blend, while carbonate and oxide provide weaker systemic absorption. The label does not show how much each form contributes, so the practical share of citrate is unknown.

The one-tablet serving and very large supply favor value-focused users. People seeking dependable systemic delivery or sleep and stress support may prefer a fully disclosed glycinate, citrate, or taurate formula.

Who is it for
  • Value-focused magnesium users
  • Adults wanting one tablet daily
  • People who tolerate oxide-containing formulas
Best for
  • Basic magnesium intake
  • Long-term serving convenience
  • Users prioritizing low recurring cost

Pros

  • Clearly stated total amount
  • One-tablet serving
  • Very long serving supply
  • Includes some magnesium citrate

Cons

  • Carbonate-led blend
  • Includes low-absorption oxide
  • Form proportions are not disclosed
  • No supporting cofactors

Warnings

  • The oxide and citrate content may cause loose stools or cramping.
  • People with impaired kidney function should not use substantial magnesium without clinician guidance.
  • Do not assume all 300 mg comes from citrate because the form proportions are unknown.

Nutrient quality

73 High impact

The blend supplies a useful stated magnesium amount at very low cost. Carbonate and oxide dominate form quality, while the label presentation creates dose ambiguity.

.

Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

All magnesium forms are named, but their repeated amounts are difficult to interpret. Complete use directions and inactive tablet ingredients are not included in the supplied data.

.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied average rating is strong and backed by a very large review pool. No review text is available to assess repeated complaints or purpose-specific experiences.

.

Value for money

90 Highest impact

Very low serving cost supports strong economy. Weak dominant forms and ambiguous amount presentation limit quality-adjusted value.

.
Report analysis

Goals

Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium directly supports relaxation and nervous-system regulation. Magnesium has established relevance when inadequate intake contributes to stress.

The elemental amount is well aligned. Carbonate and oxide weaken absorption despite some citrate.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Energy
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium at 300 mg exceeds the stated energy-support threshold and may help when inadequate intake contributes to fatigue. The single-tablet product clearly states elemental magnesium.

Carbonate and oxide weaken absorption despite the presence of citrate, and their proportions are not disclosed. The focused product supports one metabolic mineral pathway without alertness or stress-resilience coverage.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

A 300 mg magnesium serving meaningfully supports energy metabolism, muscle function, and nerve signaling. Magnesium has established foundational roles and common dietary relevance.

Carbonate and oxide weaken expected absorption despite the presence of citrate. Repeating several forms adds complexity without a demonstrated benefit, so the clear amount does not fully offset the weaker delivery quality.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

A meaningful magnesium amount supports normal cardiac electrical signaling and vascular function. Human evidence makes magnesium most relevant when intake or status is low, while benefits are less predictable for people who already get enough.

Clear quantity disclosure is a strength, but carbonate and oxide weaken absorption despite the included citrate. The focused formula offers useful mineral support rather than broad coverage of lipids, cellular energy, or homocysteine.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD- CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

A substantial magnesium amount may support motility, and citrate can help stool hydration. Carbonate and oxide weaken the blend because their proportions are not shown and both are less attractive for absorption.

The formula has useful depth in one pathway but no support for enzymes, microbial balance, or the intestinal lining. Its simple label avoids unrelated additions, though combining three magnesium sources adds little when two are lower-quality forms.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD- CoverageB- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium at 300 mg can support vascular relaxation and normal heart rhythm, particularly when intake is low. The amount is useful, but carbonate and oxide reduce expected absorption despite the inclusion of citrate.

A single-mineral focus gives the product clear depth and avoids unrelated ingredients. Undisclosed proportions among three magnesium forms make the actual form quality difficult to judge.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Magnesium (Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide)
300 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The blend starts with carbonate and also includes oxide, so its absorption profile is weak despite the presence of citrate. The elemental amount is clear and well aligned, but no supportive cofactor or specialized chelation is included. Very low serving cost offers some value, though users focused on systemic absorption have better form choices.

Loading alternative details
Report alternatives

Sources

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

  1. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  2. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  3. 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
  4. Magnesium Levels in Drinking Water and Coronary Heart Disease Mortality Risk: A Meta-Analysis.
    Jiang L; He P; Chen J; Liu Y; Liu D; Qin G; Tan N · Nutrients · 2016
    Meta-analysis77,821 participants10 studies pooledHeart Health forMagnesium
  5. Effects of Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide, and Magnesium Sulfate Supplementation on Arterial Stiffness: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Intervention Trial.
    Schutten JC; Joris PJ; Groendijk I; Eelderink C; Groothof D; van der Veen Y; Westerhuis R; Goorman F; Danel RM; de Borst MH; Bakker SJL · Journal of the American Heart Association · 2022
    Randomized trial164 participantsHeart Health forMagnesium
  6. Low serum magnesium and cardiovascular mortality in chronic heart failure: a propensity-matched study.
    Adamopoulos C; Pitt B; Sui X; Love TE; Zannad F; Ahmed A · International journal of cardiology · 2009
    Cohort study1,569 participantsHeart Health forMagnesium
  7. 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
  8. Dialysate Magnesium and Coronary Artery Calcification, Bone Mineral Density, and Cramping in Maintenance Hemodialysis: A Quasi-experimental Study.
    Srisuwarn P; Sethakarun S; Nongnuch A; Jongjirasiri S; Sritara C; Klyprayong P; Disthabanchong S · Kidney medicine · 2022
    Non-randomized trial40 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  9. Association between magnesium deficiency scores and hip bone health in adults: a population-based study.
    Li S; Chang W; Wu G; Wang K; Sun X; Sun H; Zhou J · Magnesium research · 2025
    Cross-sectional study13,259 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  10. 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
  11. Effects of long-term magnesium supplementation on endothelial function and cardiometabolic risk markers: A randomized controlled trial in overweight/obese adults.
    Joris PJ; Plat J; Bakker SJ; Mensink RP · Scientific reports · 2018
    Randomized trial52 participantsCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  12. Serum magnesium and outcomes in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction: the GALACTIC-HF trial.
    Chimura M; Docherty KF; Jhund PS; Yang M; Ono R; Henderson AD; Metra M; Liu G; Divanji PH; Heitner SB; Kupfer S; Malik FI; Felker GM; Solomon SD; Teerlink JR; McMurray JJV · European heart journal · 2026
    Randomized trial6,147 participantsCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  13. The effect of food, vitamin, or mineral supplements on chronic constipation in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    van der Schoot A; Creedon A; Whelan K; Dimidi E · Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2023
    Meta-analysis787 participants8 studies pooledDigestive Health forMagnesium
  14. Effect of the laxative magnesium oxide on gastrointestinal functional recovery in fast-track colonic resection: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized study.
    Andersen J; Christensen H; Pachler JH; Hallin M; Thaysen HV; Kehlet H · Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland · 2012
    Randomized trial49 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  15. Diagnosis of magnesium-induced diarrhea.
    Fine KD; Santa Ana CA; Fordtran JS · The New England journal of medicine · 1991
    Clinical trial19 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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