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Triphala 500 mg

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Magnesium 200 mg
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Score76
A low-cost regularity formula combining triphala with magnesium oxide, but it is weak for systemic magnesium repletion.
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Tablet
Quantity:120 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Digestive Health
General Health
Heart Health

Score 76

A low-cost regularity formula combining triphala with magnesium oxide, but it is weak for systemic magnesium repletion.
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$11.60($0.19 per serving)
iHerb
$ 12.24
Vitacost
$ 13.13
Pure Formulas
$ 11.89
Daily Vita
$ 11.60
iHerb
$ 12.24
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Analysis

Triphala is the main distinguishing ingredient and is aimed at digestive regularity. Magnesium oxide adds an osmotic bowel effect, while the stated magnesium amount is moderate.

The formula is more coherent for occasional stool support than for energy, heart, bone, or stress goals. Oxide is absorbed poorly, and the individual fruits within the triphala extract are not quantified.

Low serving cost improves accessibility, but the product does not provide broad digestive coverage such as fiber, enzymes, or probiotics. Calcium carbonate adds little to the central rationale.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking occasional digestive regularity
  • Users comfortable with a tablet-based herbal formula
  • People prioritizing bowel effects over mineral absorption
Best for
  • Occasional stool support
  • Digestive-focused supplementation
  • Low-cost short-term use

Pros

  • Combines two ingredients relevant to bowel regularity
  • Moderate magnesium amount is disclosed
  • Low serving cost

Cons

  • Magnesium oxide has poor absorption
  • Individual triphala components are not quantified
  • Does not provide fiber, enzymes, or probiotic support

Warnings

  • Triphala and magnesium oxide may combine to cause diarrhea or cramping
  • Frequent laxative effects can contribute to fluid or electrolyte loss
  • Impaired kidney function increases the risk from magnesium accumulation

Nutrient quality

57 Moderate impact

Magnesium oxide with triphala and calcium provides the main quality signal, while a moderate magnesium amount and a substantial triphala amount shapes likely usefulness. Absorption, tolerability, and the formula's focus determine the main trade-off.

Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

Active amounts are clearly disclosed, and no proprietary blend hides the total formula. Specific ingredient names make the core actives reasonably easy to assess.

Customer satisfaction

89 Highest impact

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

Value for money

76 High impact

Value is reasonable for the form quality and disclosed amount. The focused formula includes additions with limited value, while category competitiveness depends on absorption quality.

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Goals

Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Triphala and magnesium oxide directly support stool regularity through botanical and osmotic mechanisms. The formula is focused on bowel function rather than broad mucosal, enzymatic, or microbiome support.

A gram of tannin-standardized triphala provides a meaningful serving, while magnesium can add a stool-softening effect. Combining both may increase loose stools or cramping in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
C Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD CoverageC Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium offers some foundational support, while triphala is more specifically aimed at digestive regularity. The formula therefore has a narrower general-health role than a broad nutrient product.

The magnesium amount is useful, but the oxide form has relatively poor systemic absorption. Triphala is disclosed by blend weight without amounts for its individual fruits.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

A meaningful magnesium amount gives the formula some relevance to vascular tone and normal heart rhythm. Triphala is mainly digestive and antioxidant support rather than a well-established cardiovascular active.

Magnesium oxide has poor systemic absorption, limiting the contribution of the otherwise useful amount. The focused label avoids excessive ingredients but does not address lipids, cellular energy, or nitric oxide.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate)
120 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide)
200 mg
Triphala extract (Tannins)
1 Gram(s)
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
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F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

Magnesium oxide has low systemic absorption and may be more likely to cause loose stools than better-absorbed forms. 200 mg of elemental magnesium is clearly disclosed and falls in the standard supplemental range; no vitamin B6, boron, or vitamin D cofactor is supplied to strengthen the magnesium rationale. The very low serving cost partly offsets the poorly absorbed form.

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Sources

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. Diagnosis of magnesium-induced diarrhea.
    Fine KD; Santa Ana CA; Fordtran JS · The New England journal of medicine · 1991
    Clinical trial19 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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 pooledHeart Health forMagnesium
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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-analysisHeart Health forMagnesium