Magnesium Citrate 200 mg

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Magnesium 400 mg

Score

Citrate provides moderate absorption and a useful balance of form quality and affordability. No uptake cofactor is included, and sensitive users may need less than the full serving.

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Tablet

Quantity:250 Tablet(s) • (125 servings)

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General Health

Heart Health

Energy

Cardiovascular Support

Stress Relief

Digestive Health

Fitness

Testosterone Support

Bone Health

Score 80

Citrate provides moderate absorption and a useful balance of form quality and affordability. No uptake cofactor is included, and sensitive users may need less than the full serving.

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100 servings Magnesium 400 mg • 100 Tablet(s) • 50 servings $11.60 ($0.23 per serving)

$23.10($0.18 per serving)

iHerb	$ 24.49
Vitacost	$ 26.79
Pure Formulas	$ 23.80
Daily Vita	$ 23.10
Walmart	$ 26.45
iHerb	$ 24.49

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Analysis

The named citrate product supplies 400 mg of elemental magnesium in a two-tablet serving. Citrate provides moderate absorption and a useful balance of form quality and affordability.

The substantial amount can support general magnesium intake for muscle, stress, bone, and cardiovascular goals. A large bottle, divisible serving, and low cost make it practical for ongoing use.

No uptake cofactor is included, and sensitive users may need less than the full serving. Choosing a dose that matches personal intake and tolerance is more useful than relying on the headline amount alone.

Who is it for

Adults seeking long-term citrate use
People who want a flexible two-tablet serving
Users looking for a good-value magnesium form

Best for

Ongoing magnesium replenishment
Divided daily dosing
General muscle and stress support

Pros

Named magnesium citrate form
Clear 400 mg elemental amount
Large bottle supports long-term use
Two-tablet serving allows dose splitting

Cons

Full serving may cause loose stools
No absorption-supporting cofactor
The ingredient entry does not independently restate citrate beside magnesium

Warnings

The large supplemental magnesium amount may cause loose stools, nausea, or abdominal cramping, especially when taken all at once.
Supplemental magnesium can accumulate with significant kidney impairment; use only with medical guidance in that situation.
Magnesium can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, so separate the doses as directed by a pharmacist.

Nutrient quality

Highest impact

Magnesium citrate is a reasonably well-absorbed form that may also loosen stools. The 400 mg amount may loosen stools in sensitive users.

Ingredient transparency

High impact

The elemental amount is clearly stated and no proprietary blend hides the dose. Missing other ingredients and complete intake directions leave important label details unresolved.

Customer satisfaction

High impact

The supplied average rating is strong and the rating volume provides an aggregate signal. No comment-level evidence is provided to assess recurring complaints or confirm how experience matches the intended purpose.

Value for money

Highest impact

The formula offers reasonable utility, though category value is not especially strong. The supplied active formula is not inflated by obvious low-value extras.

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Goals

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General Health

Impact

Highest effect

A+

Goal Fit

A-

Strength of Support

B-

Coverage

Formula Quality

Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium is a foundational mineral involved in energy production, muscle function, and nervous-system regulation. The citrate form offers moderate absorption and a clearly stated amount that fits meaningful daily supplementation.

The single-ingredient design is easy to assess and avoids dilution across many actives. Its scope is narrow, but the formula delivers useful depth for magnesium support.

Study evidence

Magnesium Supportive 114 studies

Heart Health

Impact

Highest effect

A-

Goal Fit

Strength of Support

C+

Coverage

A+

Formula Quality

Magnesium · 400 mg

MK-7 vitamin K supports calcium placement and offers a clear arterial-health mechanism. The identified long-acting form is well aligned with cardiovascular use.

The single-active formula is narrow but supplies a meaningful, transparent amount. People using warfarin or another vitamin K antagonist need consistent vitamin K intake because abrupt changes can alter anticoagulant control.

Energy

Impact

Highest effect

B+

Goal Fit

A-

Strength of Support

D+

Coverage

Formula Quality

Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium supports ATP production, muscle function, and nerve signaling, giving it a direct metabolic role. The elemental amount is substantial and citrate offers practical moderate absorption.

The focused formula provides strong depth for magnesium-dependent energy pathways. It does not address alertness, mitochondrial cofactors beyond magnesium, or stress resilience.

Study evidence

Magnesium Supportive 4 studies

Cardiovascular Support

Impact

High effect

Goal Fit

B+

Strength of Support

C-

Coverage

A+

Formula Quality

Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium citrate supplies a clearly stated amount that supports vascular tone and normal cardiac electrical activity. Citrate is more useful for systemic delivery than basic oxide or carbonate forms.

The formula provides focused mineral support rather than broad cardiovascular coverage. Its substantial amount can loosen stools in sensitive users, especially when taken at once.

Study evidence

Magnesium Supportive 123 studies

Stress Relief

Impact

High effect

Goal Fit

A-

Strength of Support

C-

Coverage

Formula Quality

Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium citrate provides foundational nervous-system support and may help relaxation when magnesium status is low. The clearly stated 400 mg serving is substantial and uses a moderately absorbed form.

The focused formula does not address adaptogenic or neurotransmitter pathways beyond magnesium. A 400 mg supplemental serving may cause loose stools or stomach cramping, especially in sensitive users.

Study evidence

Magnesium Supportive 13 studies

Digestive Health

Impact

High effect

Goal Fit

Strength of Support

D+

Coverage

A+

Formula Quality

Magnesium · 400 mg

A substantial magnesium amount is well aligned with bowel motility and stool softening. The single-mineral formula does not address the gut barrier, microbiome, enzyme activity, or mucosal comfort.

The product name identifies citrate, but the supplied ingredient line does not explicitly confirm the chemical form. A 400 mg supplemental amount can cause diarrhea, and people with impaired kidney function need medical guidance because magnesium can accumulate.

Study evidence

Magnesium Supportive 50 studies

Ingredients

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Ingredient	Amount per serving
Magnesium	400 mg

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Magnesium · 400 mg OverallScore

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency

B+

Value

The named citrate form offers moderate absorption at a clear therapeutic dose. The simple formula lacks an uptake cofactor and carries no patented-material claim. Its below-median serving cost provides good value.

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Natural Factors

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Budget

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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.

Budget

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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.

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.

Value

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Healthy Origins

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Value

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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.

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