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Relax + Calm Magnesium Soft Chews Grape Flavor

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Magnesium 250 mg
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Score73
The mineral forms and amount are useful, but the soft-chew base is carbohydrate-heavy. It suits convenience-focused users more than those seeking a lean magnesium formula.
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Quantity:30 Tablet(s) • (15 servings)
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Score 73

The mineral forms and amount are useful, but the soft-chew base is carbohydrate-heavy. It suits convenience-focused users more than those seeking a lean magnesium formula.
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Analysis

The chews combine magnesium citrate and malate, two forms with reasonable absorption potential. A 250 mg serving can meaningfully support muscle, nerve, and energy functions when intake is low.

The soft-chew format may improve adherence for people who dislike pills. Nine grams of carbohydrate and 35 calories accompany the mineral, which is a substantial delivery cost for a focused supplement.

Citrate provides a direct bowel-motility angle, while malate broadens systemic use. The formula remains narrow and does not add meaningful adaptogenic, circadian, or performance pathways.

Who is it for
  • Adults who have difficulty swallowing capsules
  • People who value chewable convenience over formula efficiency
Best for
  • Routine magnesium support in a chewable format
  • Mild motility and relaxation support

Pros

  • Uses citrate and malate rather than oxide
  • Provides a meaningful elemental amount
  • Easy-to-take soft chews

Cons

  • Full serving adds 9 g of carbohydrate
  • Requires two chews per serving
  • No premium chelation standard is identified

Warnings

  • The 250 mg amount and citrate form may cause loose stools or cramping in sensitive users.
  • Magnesium can bind tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics and oral bisphosphonates, so these medicines should be taken several hours apart.
  • Impaired kidney function can reduce magnesium clearance, making a large supplemental amount less appropriate without clinical guidance.

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

Malate and citrate provide useful magnesium forms with moderate-to-good absorption. The magnesium amount is meaningful for routine supplementation.

Ingredient transparency

87 Highest impact

The magnesium amount and basic nutrition information are clearly stated. Both magnesium source forms are specific and understandable.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The aggregate rating is strong and the available feedback volume gives it useful support. No specific review comments are supplied to assess recurring benefits or complaints.

Value for money

46 Lower impact

Useful forms support quality, but the carbohydrate-heavy format weakens the product proposition. The flavored chew base adds calories and carbohydrate that provide little mineral value.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium citrate and malate provide a useful amount for ATP-related metabolism, muscle function, and normal nerve activity. Both forms offer better absorption potential than magnesium oxide.

The chewable format adds a substantial carbohydrate load and is aimed more at relaxation than active stimulation. Its focused mineral support may help when magnesium intake is low, but it does not cover alertness or stress-adaptation pathways.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Heart Muscle and Rhythm
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium citrate and malate provide focused support for vascular tone and normal heart rhythm. The disclosed serving supplies a useful amount in forms with reasonable absorption potential.

The formula is narrow but develops its one cardiovascular pathway well. The soft-chew format adds carbohydrates without improving the mineral contribution.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Stress Relief
Calm and Tension Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium citrate and malate support nervous-system regulation, muscle relaxation, and recovery from daily tension. The elemental amount reaches a useful stress-support range.

Both forms offer reasonable absorption, though the soft-chew base adds carbohydrate and no premium chelation standard is disclosed. The single-mineral approach provides depth without addressing adaptogen or calming-amino-acid pathways.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
General Health
Stress Resilience
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium citrate and malate provide a meaningful amount of a foundational mineral. The blend supports normal energy production, muscle function, and nervous-system regulation.

The soft-chew format is convenient but adds carbohydrates and offers narrower coverage than a multinutrient formula. For a focused magnesium product, the dose and form remain well aligned with general wellness.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Heart Health
Healthy Blood Pressure
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

A 250 mg magnesium blend of citrate and malate provides a meaningful amount in two absorbable forms. Magnesium directly supports normal rhythm and vascular tone, making this a strong focused option for the selected goal.

The label clearly identifies the amount and both source forms, though no patented chelation standard is named. Nine grams of carbohydrate in the soft-chew serving is a trade-off for users who prefer a simpler mineral format.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Digestive Health
Bowel Regularity
Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 250 mg

Magnesium citrate and malate provide a useful daily amount with good form quality. Citrate has a direct stool-softening rationale that makes this blend more relevant to occasional constipation than many magnesium products.

The focused formula is clearly disclosed and gives meaningful depth to one motility pathway. It does not address enzymes, fiber, the microbiome, or gut-barrier repair, so its role remains narrow.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
35 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
1 Gram(s)
Total Carbohydrates
9 Gram(s)
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Malate)
 250 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegetarian
Report overview
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Malate) · 250 mg OverallScore69
C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value

Malate improves the absorption profile of a blend that also uses moderately absorbed citrate. The stated daily amount fits the preferred range, but no patented chelation standard is disclosed. A high serving cost makes the soft-chew format a weak value for magnesium alone.

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

  1. 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
  2. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  3. 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
  4. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Examining the Effects of Supplemental Magnesium on Self-Reported Anxiety and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review.
    Rawji A; Peltier MR; Mourtzanakis K; Awan S; Rana J; Pothen NJ; Afzal S · Cureus · 2024
    Systematic review15 studies pooledStress Relief forMagnesium
  9. Effects of zinc and magnesium supplements on postpartum depression and anxiety: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Fard FE; Mirghafourvand M; Mohammad-Alizadeh Charandabi S; Farshbaf-Khalili A; Javadzadeh Y; Asgharian H · Women & health · 2017
    Randomized trial99 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  10. Blood Magnesium Level and Selected Oxidative Stress Indices in Lead-Exposed Workers.
    Wyparło-Wszelaki M; Wąsik M; Machoń-Grecka A; Kasperczyk A; Bellanti F; Kasperczyk S; Dobrakowski M · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Cross-sectional study232 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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