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Chelated Magnesium

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Magnesium 400 mg
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Score72
A mixed-quality chelated formula whose unclear blend and weaker value limit its appeal.
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Quantity:100 Tablet(s) • (25 servings)
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Fitness
Heart Health
Energy
Stress Relief
Cardiovascular Support
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Score 72

A mixed-quality chelated formula whose unclear blend and weaker value limit its appeal.
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Analysis

A glycinate chelate component may provide gentler and more dependable uptake than oxide alone. Without separate quantities, buyers cannot tell how much of the blend comes from the preferred source.

The formula is focused and avoids unrelated actives, making its purpose clear. The label presentation is less clear because both magnesium forms carry the same amount rather than an explicit blend breakdown.

The serving is costly compared with several similarly dosed alternatives in the supplied collection data. That premium is difficult to justify without a named chelation standard or fuller form disclosure.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer tablets containing some glycinate
  • People comparing mixed-form magnesium options
Best for
  • Users who tolerate oxide but want a chelated component
  • Focused magnesium-only routines

Pros

  • Includes glycinate chelate
  • Substantial stated amount
  • Simple active formula

Cons

  • Oxide remains a major listed form
  • No proportional blend disclosure
  • Serving value is less competitive
  • No supportive cofactor

Warnings

  • The high stated amount may loosen stools, with oxide increasing that likelihood.
  • People with impaired kidney function may not clear supplemental magnesium safely.
  • Magnesium can reduce absorption of some antibiotics and thyroid medicine, so follow the prescribed spacing instructions.

Nutrient quality

75 High impact

Glycinate or chelated magnesium improves absorption potential and the amount is meaningful. Added oxide and a substantial supplemental dose reduce consistency and digestive tolerance.

Ingredient transparency

76 High impact

The magnesium amount and component forms are named. Form proportions, full directions, and non-active ingredients remain unclear.

Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction metric is strong and supported by a useful volume of ratings. Specific firsthand feedback is absent, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be assessed.

Value for money

65 Moderate impact

Favorable chelated material provides reasonable quality. The oxide component and unclear form proportions weaken cost efficiency and category competitiveness.

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Goals

General Health
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageB Formula Quality
Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium is highly relevant to muscle, nerve, and energy metabolism, and the 400 mg amount is meaningful. Glycinate may support absorption and tolerance, but the equal listing of oxide lowers the blend's expected quality.

The formula is focused and avoids competing minerals, yet it does not include a supportive cofactor. A 400 mg supplemental amount may cause loose stools or cramping in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Fitness
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB Formula Quality
Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium supports energy production, muscle function, and normal nerve signaling. The 400 mg amount is clearly stated with a glycinate chelate component.

An equal oxide listing weakens absorption quality, while four tablets are needed for the full serving. The formula remains focused but does not deliver the consistency expected from a fully chelated product.

Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 29 studies
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 400 mg

A 400 mg magnesium amount provides substantial foundational support for heart rhythm and vascular tone. Glycinate chelate is a favorable form, but magnesium oxide is also present and the amount contributed by each form is unclear.

The focused mineral formula offers good depth but does not address lipids, cellular energy, or homocysteine. The four-tablet serving adds burden, and the oxide component may cause digestive discomfort in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Energy
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB Formula Quality
Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium provides direct support for ATP production and normal energy metabolism. The serving is substantial enough to anchor a focused metabolic formula.

Magnesium glycinate may absorb well, but the equal listing of magnesium oxide lowers expected form quality. A 400 mg serving, especially with magnesium oxide, may cause loose stools or abdominal discomfort.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium provides relevant foundational support for nervous-system regulation and may help with stress-related tension. The disclosed amount appears substantial enough to contribute meaningfully.

Glycinate or chelated magnesium supports absorption, though included oxide keeps quality mixed. The single-mineral approach is focused but covers only foundational nervous-system support.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 400 mg

Magnesium supports vascular relaxation and stable heart rhythm. The substantial amount can meaningfully contribute when magnesium intake is inadequate.

Glycinate chelate is a favorable form, but the equal listing of magnesium oxide weakens the blend. Four tablets are required, and the larger amount may cause loose stools or cramping in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Magnesium (Magnesium Glycinate Chelate, Magnesium Oxide)
400 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
+1

Glycinate chelate may improve absorption, but the equal listing of magnesium oxide weakens the blend. The elemental amount fits the target range and is clearly stated, though no supportive cofactors are included. An above-median serving cost is difficult to justify without a named patented material.

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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 Fitness 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. Dietary Magnesium May Be Protective for Aging of Bone and Skeletal Muscle in Middle and Younger Older Age Men and Women: Cross-Sectional Findings from the UK Biobank Cohort.
    Welch AA; Skinner J; Hickson M · Nutrients · 2018
    Cross-sectional study156,575 participantsFitness forMagnesium
  36. Dietary Magnesium Is Positively Associated With Skeletal Muscle Power and Indices of Muscle Mass and May Attenuate the Association Between Circulating C-Reactive Protein and Muscle Mass in Women.
    Welch AA; Kelaiditi E; Jennings A; Steves CJ; Spector TD; MacGregor A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2016
    Cross-sectional study2,570 participantsFitness forMagnesium
  37. Nutritional intake as a determinant of high-speed resistance and multicomponent training efficacy on strength in older women at risk of sarcopenia. A randomized clinical trial.
    Polo-Ferrero L; Recio-Rodriguez JI; González-Manzano S; Martín-Vallejo J; Barbero-Iglesias FJ; Montero-Errasquín B; Cruz-Jentoft AJ; Méndez-Sánchez R · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsFitness forMagnesium
  38. Minerals and Sarcopenia in Older Adults: An Updated Systematic Review.
    van Dronkelaar C; Fultinga M; Hummel M; Kruizenga H; Weijs PJM; Tieland M · Journal of the American Medical Directors Association · 2023
    Systematic review45 studies pooledFitness forMagnesium
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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
  52. 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