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Magnesium Powder Orange Naturally Flavored

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Magnesium 350 mg
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Score83
A flexible, good-value citrate powder supplies a substantial amount, with digestive tolerance and incomplete flavoring details as trade-offs.
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Quantity:13 Ounce(s) • (115 servings)
Goals:
General Health
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Energy
Heart Health
Stress Relief
Cardiovascular Support
Digestive Health
Bone Health
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Score 83

A flexible, good-value citrate powder supplies a substantial amount, with digestive tolerance and incomplete flavoring details as trade-offs.
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Analysis

A 350 mg elemental serving offers substantial magnesium from citrate, a moderately absorbed form. It may support general magnesium intake while also having a noticeable bowel effect.

Powder allows users to mix or divide the serving, which can improve tolerance. Natural orange flavor may make it easier to take, although sweetener and excipient details are absent from the supplied data.

It suits people who want a flavored, adjustable citrate powder at a practical cost. Those prioritizing the gentlest form may prefer a lower-dose bisglycinate.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer flavored powders
  • People seeking adjustable magnesium citrate
  • Users who tolerate bowel effects
Best for
  • Flexible drink-mix use
  • Substantial daily magnesium intake
  • Bowel regularity support

Pros

  • Provides 350 mg elemental magnesium
  • Clearly identifies citrate
  • Powder allows divided dosing
  • Good serving value

Cons

  • Citrate may loosen stools
  • Flavoring and sweetener details are not supplied
  • Measuring is less convenient than capsules
  • No added cofactor

Warnings

  • The 350 mg citrate serving of supplemental magnesium may cause loose stools, cramping, or nausea; a smaller divided amount may be easier to tolerate.
  • Magnesium can reduce absorption of tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics; follow the prescriber or pharmacist’s spacing instructions.
  • Magnesium can interfere with levothyroxine absorption and should be separated according to medication guidance.
  • People with significantly reduced kidney function can accumulate magnesium and need clinician-guided use.

Nutrient quality

89 Highest impact

Magnesium citrate offers reasonable absorption in a powder format. The elemental amount fits a substantial but practical daily range, while the larger citrate amount may loosen stools in sensitive users.

Ingredient transparency

81 Highest impact

The citrate form and elemental amount are clear, though inactive flavor ingredients are not supplied. Serving totals are apparent, but full directions and inactive ingredients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The supplied average rating is favorable. The very large rating base makes the average unusually stable, while complaint and firsthand experience details are unavailable.

Value for money

93 Highest impact

Formula quality supports the asking position well. The serving value is highly competitive within the category.

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Goals

General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium citrate provides direct support for energy metabolism, muscle function, and nervous-system activity. The elemental amount is substantial and clearly tied to a named, moderately absorbed form.

The single-mineral design offers strong depth but little pathway breadth. Magnesium citrate can loosen stools in some people, especially when the full serving is taken at once.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium citrate supplies 350 mg of a foundational mineral involved in energy, muscle, and nervous-system functions. The form has moderate absorption and the elemental amount is clearly stated.

The simple powder provides meaningful focused support without token-dose extras. Magnesium citrate at this amount can cause loose stools, so sensitive users may prefer a divided serving.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 23 studies
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium citrate provides foundational support for ATP production, muscle function, and nerve signaling. The substantial elemental amount is most relevant when low magnesium status contributes to fatigue.

Citrate offers reasonable absorption and the label clearly states the active amount. The supplemental magnesium amount may cause loose stools or stomach upset in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Heart Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium directly supports vascular tone, cardiac rhythm, and blood-pressure regulation. The 350 mg citrate amount is meaningful and the form offers moderate absorption.

The focused mineral pathway does not address lipids, nitric oxide, or cardiac cellular energy. Magnesium citrate may cause diarrhea or abdominal discomfort in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium at 350 mg provides substantial foundational support for nervous-system regulation and muscle relaxation. Human evidence supports magnesium most clearly when low magnesium status contributes to stress symptoms.

The magnesium citrate powder offers a full disclosed amount, though a single mineral cannot address cortisol and neurotransmitter pathways broadly. The focused single-mineral design avoids unrelated active ingredients.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium supports vascular relaxation, blood-pressure regulation, and normal electrical activity in the heart. Its benefits are most relevant when dietary intake or magnesium status is inadequate.

Magnesium citrate is a reasonably absorbed form supplied at a substantial elemental amount. The single-mineral powder is focused, although this amount may cause loose stools in some users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
350 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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Magnesium citrate offers moderate absorption and a clearly stated elemental amount. The 350 mg serving fits a practical supplemental range, though the formula lacks a targeted cofactor or patented chelate. Its low serving cost provides good value for an everyday magnesium powder.

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

  1. Magnesium status and magnesium therapy in critically ill patients: A systematic review.
    Fairley J; Glassford NJ; Zhang L; Bellomo R · Journal of critical care · 2016
    Systematic review34 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
  2. Hospital-Acquired Dysmagnesemia and In-Hospital Mortality.
    Cheungpasitporn W; Thongprayoon C; Chewcharat A; Petnak T; Mao MA; Davis PW; Bathini T; Vallabhajosyula S; Qureshi F; Erickson SB · Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024
    Cohort study26,020 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. The association between circulating magnesium and clinically relevant outcomes in patients with chronic kidney disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Leenders NHJ; Vermeulen EA; van Ballegooijen AJ; Hoekstra T; de Vries R; Beulens JW; Vervloet MG · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2021
    Meta-analysis348,059 participants33 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
  7. 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 pooledGeneral Health Cardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  8. Magpie Trial in the UK: methods and additional data for women and children at 2 years following pregnancy complicated by pre-eclampsia.
    Smyth RM; Spark P; Armstrong N; Duley L · BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2009
    Randomized trial1,601 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  9. 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
  10. Effects of oral magnesium therapy on exercise tolerance, exercise-induced chest pain, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease.
    Shechter M; Bairey Merz CN; Stuehlinger HG; Slany J; Pachinger O; Rabinowitz B · The American journal of cardiology · 2003
    Randomized trial187 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  11. 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
  12. Lactobacillus casei rhamnosus Lcr35 in children with chronic constipation.
    Bu LN; Chang MH; Ni YH; Chen HL; Cheng CC · Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society · 2007
    Randomized trial45 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Magnesium-Rich Mineral Water Improves Stool Consistency and Bowel Habits in Healthy Subjects: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Yoneda H; Tomita T; Kitano T; Morishita D; Kodani M; Nishii N; Sei H; Eda H; Sato T; Kawai M; Yokoyama Y; Igeta M; Okugawa T; Fukui H; Shinzaki S · Neurogastroenterology and motility · 2026
    Randomized trial40 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  16. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and Magnesium Oxide in Children with Functional Chronic Constipation: A Double-Blind and Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Kubota M; Ito K; Tomimoto K; Kanazaki M; Tsukiyama K; Kubota A; Kuroki H; Fujita M; Vandenplas Y · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  17. Diagnosis of magnesium-induced diarrhea.
    Fine KD; Santa Ana CA; Fordtran JS · The New England journal of medicine · 1991
    Clinical trial19 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. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  34. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. Effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia and sleep hormones in patients with diabetes mellitus.
    Khalid S; Bashir S; Mehboob R; Anwar T; Ali M; Hashim M; Waseem H; Basharat S · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024
    Randomized trial320 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  40. Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study.
    Zhang Y; Chen C; Lu L; Knutson KL; Carnethon MR; Fly AD; Luo J; Haas DM; Shikany JM; Kahe K · Sleep · 2022
    Cohort study3,964 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  41. Lidocaine vs. magnesium: effect on analgesia after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Saadawy IM; Kaki AM; Abd El Latif AA; Abd-Elmaksoud AM; Tolba OM · Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2010
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  42. The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Abbasi B; Kimiagar M; Sadeghniiat K; Shirazi MM; Hedayati M; Rashidkhani B · Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2013
    Randomized trial46 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  43. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the efficacy of magnesium oxide monohydrate in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps.
    Barna O; Lohoida P; Holovchenko Y; Bazylevych A; Velychko V; Hovbakh I; Bula L; Shechter M · Nutrition journal · 2021
    Randomized trial175 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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