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Mellow Mag Orange Flavor

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(85 ratings)
Magnesium 330 mg
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Score71
A convenient, well-amounted drink mix whose undisclosed magnesium form creates major uncertainty about quality and tolerance.
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Quantity:20 Liquid(s) • (113 servings)
Goals:
Stress Relief
Cardiovascular Support
Heart Health
General Health

Score 71

A convenient, well-amounted drink mix whose undisclosed magnesium form creates major uncertainty about quality and tolerance.
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Analysis

The orange-flavored powder provides a substantial magnesium amount and little sodium. Its drink format may suit people who do not want capsules or tablets.

The missing magnesium form is the key limitation because different compounds vary substantially in absorption and laxative effect. A clear elemental amount alone cannot establish how well the product supports systemic magnesium needs.

The long supply offers practical value, and the active formula is uncomplicated. Flavoring and other inactive ingredients are not fully described in the supplied information.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer flavored drink mixes
  • People avoiding pills
  • Users willing to verify the magnesium form
Best for
  • Convenient daily mixing
  • General magnesium intake
  • Users prioritizing a drink format

Pros

  • Substantial elemental amount
  • Low sodium content
  • Long serving supply

Cons

  • Magnesium form is not disclosed
  • Absorption quality cannot be judged
  • Flavoring and excipient details are incomplete

Warnings

  • Unknown form makes the likelihood of diarrhea or cramping uncertain
  • Verify the magnesium compound before using it for a specific goal
  • Impaired kidney function can increase magnesium accumulation risk

Nutrient quality

69 High impact

Magnesium in an undisclosed form provides the main quality signal, while a substantial magnesium amount shapes likely usefulness. Absorption, tolerability, and the formula's focus determine the main trade-off.

Ingredient transparency

73 High impact

Active amounts are clearly disclosed, and no proprietary blend hides the total formula. The missing magnesium form is the main barrier to evaluating absorption.

Customer satisfaction

73 High impact

The high average rating is supported by limited review volume. No specific review comments are supplied, so repeated complaints and purpose alignment cannot be confirmed directly.

Value for money

69 High impact

Value is reasonable for the form quality and disclosed amount. The focused formula avoids paying for token extras, while category competitiveness depends on absorption quality.

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Goals

Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 330 mg

A substantial magnesium amount provides focused support for nervous-system regulation, muscle relaxation, and stress resilience. The single-mineral approach does not address adaptogenic or neurotransmitter pathways but offers strong nominal depth.

The exact elemental amount is stated, yet the chemical form is missing, so absorption and digestive tolerance cannot be judged. Flavor changes do not alter the underlying stress mechanism or the disclosure limitation.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Cardiovascular Support
Cardiovascular Support
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitB- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 330 mg

A substantial magnesium amount provides focused support for vascular tone and normal cardiac electrical function. The formula remains narrow and does not address lipids or cardiac energy.

The elemental amount is clear, but the missing magnesium form prevents assessment of absorption and digestive tolerance. The simple drink mix avoids competing minerals.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 123 studies
Heart Health
Healthy Blood Pressure
Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 330 mg

A 330 mg magnesium serving can support vascular tone, normal rhythm, and cellular energy. The amount is substantial, but the missing chemical form prevents a reliable absorption assessment.

The simple powder is focused and contains little sodium. It addresses one mineral pathway without broader lipid, nitric-oxide, or homocysteine support.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
General Health
Stress Resilience
General Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportD CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 330 mg

Magnesium provides foundational support for energy production, muscle function, and normal nerve signaling. The disclosed amount is substantial for routine supplementation.

The chemical form is missing, so absorption, digestive tolerance, and elemental-yield quality cannot be judged confidently. The short formula is focused, but the missing form is a major transparency weakness.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Digestive Health
Digestive Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD- CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 330 mg

A high-amount magnesium powder provides a clearly stated amount that may support stool softening and motility. The simple formula is easy to assess and most relevant to occasional constipation.

The elemental amount is clear, but the chemical form is not disclosed, preventing a reliable judgment of absorption or laxative effect. It does not provide fiber, enzymes, probiotics, or mucosal-support ingredients, so broader digestive coverage is absent.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
Energy
Energy
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 330 mg

Magnesium provides relevant support for energy. Magnesium is a mandatory cofactor for ATP-dependent enzymes; deficiency directly causes lethargy.

A clearly stated 330 mg magnesium serving is well aligned with daily supplementation, but the mineral form is not disclosed. The simple formula avoids competing minerals and keeps the serving cost low.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Bone Health
Bone Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitC Strength of SupportF CoverageB- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 330 mg

A 330 mg magnesium serving provides a substantial labeled amount for bone metabolism. The chemical form is not disclosed, preventing a reliable assessment of absorption.

The formula covers only one mineral pathway and lacks calcium, vitamins D and K, collagen, and trace cofactors. Its simplicity avoids padding, but unknown form quality limits the value of the otherwise useful dose.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Magnesium
330 mg
Sodium
10 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Magnesium · 330 mg OverallScore46
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

A clearly stated 330 mg magnesium serving is well aligned with daily supplementation, but the mineral form is not disclosed. The simple formula avoids competing minerals and keeps the serving cost low. Lack of form and chelation details prevents confidence in absorption quality.

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Krebs Magnesium Potassium Complex

Nature's Way
<p>Magnesium lysinate and malate provide favorable forms at a useful 250 mg amount, with 95 mg potassium citrate for broader mineral support. Compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form, the form disclosure is clearer and the dose is less aggressive for many users.</p>
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Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder

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<p>The pure powder provides 250 mg magnesium bisglycinate in a well-absorbed, adjustable form. Compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form, the single named form is easier to assess and may be gentler on digestion.</p>
85 Performance

Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate

Healthy Origins
<p>The clean powder uses TRAACS magnesium bisglycinate at a practical 200 mg elemental amount. Compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form, it prioritizes absorption quality and moderate dosing, although it may provide less total magnesium.</p>
83 Budget

Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder

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<p>The lower-cost powder provides 210 mg magnesium citrate in an adjustable serving. Compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form, citrate is clearly identified and generally useful for routine repletion, though it may loosen stools.</p>
80 Budget

Magnesium Caps 500 mg

Life Extension
<p>The lower-cost blend supplies 500 mg magnesium across citrate, succinate, glycinate, and oxide sources. It offers a substantial amount for the cost, but oxide lowers average absorption quality and the high serving may cause diarrhea or cramping compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form.</p>
84 Budget

Potassium + Magnesium

Nutricost
<p>The lower-cost two-mineral formula supplies 210 mg magnesium citrate with 99 mg potassium citrate. It offers clear mineral forms and practical value, although its magnesium amount may be lower than the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form.</p>
85 Value

Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg

Natural Factors
<p>The focused powder combines 200 mg magnesium bisglycinate with a moderate serving cost and a nonaggressive dose. Compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form, the clearly named form improves quality-to-cost balance while reducing the chance of dose-related digestive discomfort.</p>
85 Value

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NaturesPlus
<p>The formula pairs 250 mg chelated magnesium with 500 mg chelated calcium in an economical serving. It adds useful bone-mineral breadth and clear forms compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form, though calcium may be unnecessary for users seeking magnesium alone.</p>
81 Value

Ultra-Mag

Source Naturals
<p>The broad blend supplies 400 mg magnesium from citrate, glycinate, malate, succinate, and taurinate forms at a favorable serving cost. Form diversity improves practical value compared with the original 330 mg magnesium amount with an unspecified form, while the high amount and 30 mg vitamin B6 may reduce suitability for long-term routine use.</p>
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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. 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. 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. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  28. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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