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Magnesium Citrate Berry Drink Mix

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Magnesium 300 mg
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Score81
A flexible, good-value citrate powder for people who prefer drinks, with possible laxative effects and a stevia trade-off.
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Powder
Quantity:8 Ounce(s) • (75 servings)
Goals:
Digestive Health
General Health
Sleep Support
Cardiovascular Support
Fitness
Heart Health
Energy
Stress Relief
Bone Health

Score 81

A flexible, good-value citrate powder for people who prefer drinks, with possible laxative effects and a stevia trade-off.
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$20.97($0.27 per serving)
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Analysis

The citrate form supports reasonable absorption and normal magnesium-dependent functions. A powder allows the amount to be adjusted or divided more easily than a fixed capsule or tablet serving.

Only a small stevia addition accompanies the active mineral, keeping the ingredient list focused. The mixed-berry format may suit people who dislike pills, while those sensitive to sweeteners may prefer an unflavored option.

Serving value is favorable for a citrate powder according to the supplied comparison. Digestive tolerance remains the key limitation because citrate can draw water into the bowel.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer powders to pills
  • People who want to adjust or divide their magnesium serving
Best for
  • Flexible magnesium dosing
  • Drink-based routines
  • Occasional bowel regularity support

Pros

  • Moderately absorbed citrate form
  • Flexible powder serving
  • Simple ingredient list
  • Good value for the collection

Cons

  • Contains stevia
  • Powder requires mixing
  • May not suit users avoiding stool-softening forms

Warnings

  • The 300 mg citrate amount may cause loose stools or cramping in sensitive users.
  • 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

81 Highest impact

Magnesium citrate offers favorable absorption and a meaningful amount. The substantial serving can have dose-limiting digestive effects.

Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

The active form and amount are clear without a hidden blend. Full directions and non-active ingredients are not available in the supplied facts.

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

84 Highest impact

Good form quality and a simple formula support value. Serving economics remain competitive, though cheaper magnesium products exist in less absorbable forms.

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Goals

Digestive Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate directly supports intestinal motility and occasional stool softening. Its osmotic action and role in smooth-muscle function provide strong evidence for regularity support.

The 300 mg magnesium amount is well placed for a meaningful digestive effect. The ionic magnesium citrate form and exact amount are clearly disclosed. Magnesium citrate can cause loose stools or abdominal cramping if the full serving is more than the user tolerates.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate provides focused support for muscle, nerve, and energy metabolism in a flexible drink mix. The 300 mg amount is meaningful and clearly disclosed.

The formula offers good depth for magnesium but does not cover other common nutrient gaps. Citrate may loosen stools in sensitive users, while the small stevia amount mainly affects taste.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate at 300 mg provides a meaningful amount for muscle and nervous-system relaxation. The elemental amount is clear and the citrate form offers moderate absorption.

The single-mineral design does not address circadian timing or mental overactivity through a separate active. A 300 mg supplemental magnesium serving may loosen stools, particularly because citrate can have a laxative effect.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 23 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate supports vascular relaxation, blood-pressure regulation, and steady heart rhythm. Its cardiovascular value is strongest when magnesium intake or status is inadequate.

The elemental amount is practical and clearly disclosed in a drink mix. Citrate offers moderate absorption, while the larger serving may cause loose stools or cramping in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Fitness
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

Magnesium citrate supports cellular energy, muscle function, and normal nerve signaling. The 300 mg elemental amount is clearly stated in a drink-mix format.

Citrate offers moderate absorption and may loosen stools in sensitive users. A small stevia amount sweetens the product without meaningfully broadening its health contribution.

Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 29 studies
Heart Health
Impact
Highest effect
B Goal FitA Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 300 mg

A 300 mg magnesium citrate serving supports vascular relaxation, blood-pressure regulation, and normal heart rhythm when magnesium intake is inadequate. The evidence is strongest for correcting low intake rather than producing large changes in well-nourished users.

The exact elemental amount and citrate form are clearly disclosed in a focused formula. Citrate may cause loose stools or abdominal cramping in sensitive users, particularly when the full serving is taken at once.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
pure high grade ionic Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
300 mg
Stevia leaf powder
10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
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The citrate form offers moderate absorption and a clearly labeled elemental amount. Its dose fits the target range, although the formula does not include a meaningful uptake or bone-health cofactor. A below-median serving cost makes the drink mix a good value for users who prefer powder.

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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. Diagnosis of magnesium-induced diarrhea.
    Fine KD; Santa Ana CA; Fordtran JS · The New England journal of medicine · 1991
    Clinical trial19 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  24. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. Effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia and sleep hormones in patients with diabetes mellitus.
    Khalid S; Bashir S; Mehboob R; Anwar T; Ali M; Hashim M; Waseem H; Basharat S · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024
    Randomized trial320 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  38. Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study.
    Zhang Y; Chen C; Lu L; Knutson KL; Carnethon MR; Fly AD; Luo J; Haas DM; Shikany JM; Kahe K · Sleep · 2022
    Cohort study3,964 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  39. Lidocaine vs. magnesium: effect on analgesia after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Saadawy IM; Kaki AM; Abd El Latif AA; Abd-Elmaksoud AM; Tolba OM · Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2010
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  40. The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Abbasi B; Kimiagar M; Sadeghniiat K; Shirazi MM; Hedayati M; Rashidkhani B · Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2013
    Randomized trial46 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  41. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the efficacy of magnesium oxide monohydrate in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps.
    Barna O; Lohoida P; Holovchenko Y; Bazylevych A; Velychko V; Hovbakh I; Bula L; Shechter M · Nutrition journal · 2021
    Randomized trial175 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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
  51. 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