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Magnesium 200 mg

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Magnesium 200 mg
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Score84
A simple, well-dosed citrate capsule offers strong everyday value, with possible stool-loosening as the main trade-off.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Energy
General Health
Cardiovascular Support
Digestive Health
Heart Health
Stress Relief
Bone Health
Testosterone Support

Score 84

A simple, well-dosed citrate capsule offers strong everyday value, with possible stool-loosening as the main trade-off.
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Analysis

Magnesium citrate is a well-absorbed form at a practical maintenance amount. It supports normal muscle, nerve, energy, and cardiovascular function without adding unrelated ingredients.

The amount is meaningful but may not fully replenish a substantial deficiency on its own. Digestive effects can vary because citrate can draw water into the bowel.

One capsule and a low serving cost make the product easy to use. It fits general magnesium support better than high-dose therapeutic use.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking everyday magnesium support
  • People who prefer a one-capsule citrate product
Best for
  • General magnesium maintenance
  • Energy and cardiovascular cofactor support

Pros

  • Well-absorbed citrate form
  • Clearly disclosed elemental amount
  • Convenient one-capsule serving
  • Good serving value

Cons

  • May be modest for replenishment
  • No second magnesium form
  • Citrate is not ideal for every digestive system

Warnings

  • Magnesium citrate may cause loose stools or abdominal cramping in sensitive users

Nutrient quality

88 Highest impact

Citrate and a useful maintenance amount provide solid focused magnesium support. The conservative dose and single-active design avoid excess and unrelated additions.

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Ingredient transparency

84 Highest impact

The active form and elemental amount are specific, with no hidden blend. Intake directions and non-active ingredients were not included in the supplied details.

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Customer satisfaction

67 High impact

The available satisfaction metric and sample size provide the clearest evidence for general acceptance. Specific experience details are absent, so repeated complaints and purpose fit remain uncertain.

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Value for money

95 Highest impact

A low serving cost supports excellent value for a useful citrate dose. The single-active design avoids paying for weak extras.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium directly supports ATP production and reaches the main target used for energy support. The single nutrient offers strong depth for metabolic support but no alertness or stress-resilience pathway.

The elemental amount and citrate form are clearly disclosed. Citrate offers reasonable absorption, though it is not as premium as a well-verified glycinate or malate chelate.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
General Health
Stress Resilience
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

A clearly disclosed magnesium citrate dose provides focused support for a foundational mineral need. Magnesium participates in energy metabolism, muscle function, and many routine cellular processes.

The single-ingredient design is transparent and avoids unnecessary extras. Citrate is reasonably absorbable, though it is less gentle for some people than glycinate and may loosen stools.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Heart Muscle and Rhythm
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate provides direct support for vascular relaxation and normal cardiac electrical function. The clearly stated amount is well suited to a focused daily mineral supplement.

Citrate offers moderate absorption rather than premium chelate performance. The single-ingredient design supplies useful depth without unrelated additions, although it covers only one cardiovascular pathway.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Digestive Health
Bowel Regularity
Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD- CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate is directly relevant to bowel motility and occasional stool softening. The single-ingredient design provides a clear, focused contribution without unrelated actives.

The elemental amount is well disclosed and suitable for routine use. Digestive coverage remains narrow because the formula does not address enzymes, fiber, soothing, or barrier support.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
Heart Health
Healthy Blood Pressure
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate provides a clear 200 mg amount that may support vascular tone and normal electrical signaling. The simple capsule is easy to evaluate and avoids unnecessary ingredients.

A single magnesium product covers only one cardiovascular pathway and does not address lipids, cardiac energy, or homocysteine. Citrate offers reasonable absorption but is not a premium chelated form.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Stress Relief
Calm and Tension Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate supplies foundational nervous-system support that may help when magnesium intake is inadequate. Its role is relevant but narrower than formulas with direct calming or adaptogenic actives.

The elemental amount is clear and falls in a useful supplemental range. Citrate is reasonably absorbed, although it is less calming-focused than glycinate and may loosen stools in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
 200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) · 200 mg OverallScore72
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Citrate offers moderate absorption rather than premium chelate performance. The clearly stated elemental amount fits the preferred range in a simple single-ingredient formula. A low serving cost makes it a practical maintenance option despite the lack of specialized processing.

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Sources

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  6. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Effect of magnesium supplementation on endothelial function: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Darooghegi Mofrad M; Djafarian K; Mozaffari H; Shab-Bidar S · Atherosclerosis · 2019
    Meta-analysis306 participants7 studies pooledCardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  10. Impact of oral magnesium supplementation on glycemic and cardiometabolic outcomes in prediabetic adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Basit A; Kumar S; Ahmed H; Babar R; Saeed SS; Siddiqui TA; Khan S; Saeed A; Khan M; Hanif H; Fasih A; Shabbir S; Kumar H; Kumar L; Raja A; Kumar S; Chander S · Journal of diabetes and metabolic disorders · 2026
    Meta-analysis384 participants5 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. 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. 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
  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. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  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