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Magnesium 230 mg
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Score46
An oxide-based cleanse blend may promote bowel movements, but its hidden botanical composition makes effects and tolerability hard to predict. It is a poor choice for systemic magnesium replenishment.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Energy
Digestive Health

Score 46

An oxide-based cleanse blend may promote bowel movements, but its hidden botanical composition makes effects and tolerability hard to predict. It is a poor choice for systemic magnesium replenishment.
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100 servings Magnesium 230 mg • 100 Capsule(s) • 50 servings $24.09 ($0.48 per serving)
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Analysis

The 230 mg magnesium amount comes from oxide, a form used more for bowel effects than efficient systemic replenishment. A 1,200 mg proprietary blend suggests additional cleansing herbs but does not identify their individual amounts.

That combination may stimulate bowel movements, yet the intensity, interactions, and repeat-use suitability cannot be judged from the supplied label. The formula does not provide fiber, enzymes, probiotics, or clearly disclosed mucosal support.

People seeking occasional constipation relief may find the intended effect relevant. Those wanting daily magnesium for muscle, stress, heart, or bone support have better-form and more transparent choices.

Who is it for
  • Adults specifically seeking short-term bowel-cleansing support
  • People who have reviewed the full package ingredient list for tolerability
Best for
  • Occasional constipation-focused use
  • Users prioritizing bowel stimulation rather than mineral absorption

Pros

  • Clearly states the elemental magnesium amount
  • Magnesium oxide can have a bowel-stimulating effect
  • Two-capsule serving keeps the intended use simple

Cons

  • Magnesium oxide has weak systemic absorption
  • The large proprietary blend hides individual amounts
  • Cleansing focus limits broader wellness value

Warnings

  • Magnesium oxide and the botanical blend may combine to cause diarrhea, cramping, urgency, or dehydration.
  • The undisclosed herbal blend makes medication interactions and repeat-use safety impossible to assess from the supplied data.
  • Impaired kidney function can reduce magnesium clearance, making a large supplemental amount less appropriate without clinical guidance.

Nutrient quality

45 Lower impact

Magnesium oxide has weak systemic absorption compared with citrate or chelated forms. The magnesium amount is moderate, while every botanical dose inside the large blend is hidden.

Ingredient transparency

41 Lower impact

The magnesium and blend totals are shown, but the individual botanical amounts are missing. Magnesium oxide is specific, but the proprietary blend is not interpretable.

Customer satisfaction

69 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

34 Situational impact

Weak magnesium absorption and hidden botanicals do not justify strong formula value. The opaque cleanse blend may inflate the label without proving useful doses.

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Goals

Energy
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageD- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 230 mg

The magnesium amount reaches a useful label level for energy metabolism, but oxide has limited systemic absorption. The actual contribution may therefore be lower than the amount suggests.

A large proprietary botanical blend is aimed at bowel cleansing rather than energy and hides all component amounts. The product is poorly aligned with meaningful, transparent energy support.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD CoverageF Formula Quality
Magnesium · 230 mg

Magnesium oxide may promote bowel movement, and the large botanical blend suggests additional laxative support. The blend hides its individual ingredients and amounts, making effects, interactions, and tolerability difficult to judge.

A material magnesium dose supports the cleansing purpose, but weak form quality and poor transparency undermine confidence. Anyone prone to diarrhea or cramping should be cautious because the undisclosed herbs may compound the bowel effects of magnesium oxide.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide)
 230 mg
Proprietary Blend
1200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
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Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) · 230 mg OverallScore44
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

Magnesium oxide provides a clearly stated daily amount but has limited systemic absorption. The proprietary botanical blend does not add a recognized magnesium cofactor. An above-median serving cost is poor value for an oxide-based source.

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91 Performance

Krebs Magnesium Potassium Complex

Nature's Way
Magnesium lysinate and malate provide favorable forms at a useful amount, with a modest potassium contribution. The focused, disclosed formula is easier to assess than the original’s vague or hidden composition. The formula remains focused rather than comprehensive.
88 Performance

Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder

NOW
Magnesium bisglycinate supplies a well-absorbed form at a practical amount in an adjustable powder. The focused, disclosed formula is easier to assess than the original’s vague or hidden composition. The single-mineral design does not address needs beyond magnesium.
85 Performance

Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg

Natural Factors
Magnesium bisglycinate provides a highly absorbable form at a moderate amount suited to routine use. The focused, disclosed formula is easier to assess than the original’s vague or hidden composition. The focused formula offers no additional electrolyte or relaxation ingredients.
83 Budget

Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder

Best Naturals
Magnesium citrate in an adjustable powder provides useful absorption with a clearly stated amount. Its lower serving cost improves affordability, while citrate may loosen stools in sensitive users.
80 Budget

Magnesium Caps 500 mg

Life Extension
Citrate, succinate, and named glycinate broaden the magnesium forms in a very economical capsule. Its lower serving cost improves affordability, while the oxide portion lowers average absorption, and the large amount may cause diarrhea or cramping.
84 Budget

Potassium + Magnesium

Nutricost
Magnesium citrate with a modest potassium addition creates a simple two-mineral electrolyte formula. Its lower serving cost improves affordability, while potassium is only a supporting amount, and citrate may loosen stools in sensitive users.
85 Value

Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate

Healthy Origins
TRAACS magnesium bisglycinate combines premium form quality, a useful elemental amount, and a clean powder format. The lower serving cost strengthens quality-adjusted value. The formula is narrow, and supplied customer satisfaction is less convincing than its ingredient quality.
83 Value

Magnesium Citrate 420 mg

Nutricost
A substantial magnesium citrate amount offers useful absorption in a focused, economical formula. The lower serving cost strengthens quality-adjusted value. The higher amount may loosen stools or cause abdominal discomfort in sensitive users.
82 Value

Magnesium Citrate 200 mg

The Vitamin Shoppe
A moderate magnesium citrate amount provides practical daily supplementation in a simple tablet. The lower serving cost strengthens quality-adjusted value. Tablet excipients and complete directions are not supplied, and citrate may affect digestive tolerance.
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Sources

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

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    Randomized trial99 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
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    Randomized trial164 participantsHeart Health forMagnesium
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    Cohort study1,569 participantsHeart Health forMagnesium
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    Hung CH; Kwok YC; Yip J; Wong HH; Leung YY · Craniomaxillofacial trauma & reconstruction · 2025
    Systematic review386 participants8 studies pooledBone Health forMagnesium
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    Cross-sectional study1,343 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
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    Non-randomized trial40 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
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    Cohort study61,025 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
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    Meta-analysis787 participants8 studies pooledDigestive Health forMagnesium
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    Randomized trial34 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
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    Randomized trial45 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  22. Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and Magnesium Oxide in Children with Functional Chronic Constipation: A Double-Blind and Randomized Clinical Trial.
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    Randomized trial60 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  23. Effect of the laxative magnesium oxide on gastrointestinal functional recovery in fast-track colonic resection: a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized study.
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    Randomized trial49 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  24. Diagnosis of magnesium-induced diarrhea.
    Fine KD; Santa Ana CA; Fordtran JS · The New England journal of medicine · 1991
    Clinical trial19 participantsDigestive Health 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. 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
  30. 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
  31. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
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    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium