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Whole Food Magnesium Raspberry Lemon

Garden Of Life Dr. Formulated
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Sodium 120 mg
Magnesium 350 mg
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Score65
Convenient, substantial magnesium support in a longer-supply powder. The unknown mineral form and vague probiotic blend prevent more than a moderate recommendation.
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Quantity:14 Ounce(s) • (85 servings)
Goals:
Heart Health
General Health
Sleep Support
Energy
Digestive Health
Testosterone Support
Stress Relief
Cardiovascular Support

Score 65

Convenient, substantial magnesium support in a longer-supply powder. The unknown mineral form and vague probiotic blend prevent more than a moderate recommendation.
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Analysis

A substantial magnesium serving can support general, heart, stress, and sleep-related mineral needs. Without a chemical form, the label does not show whether the mineral favors absorption, bowel effects, or neither.

The sodium contribution is modest and does not replace an athletic electrolyte formula. Strains and individual amounts in the probiotic blend are missing, so it should not drive a digestive-health purchase.

The flavored drink format and larger container may be convenient for regular use. Transparency remains the deciding weakness because a magnesium-focused product should make its central form easy to evaluate.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer flavored mineral powders
  • People seeking a longer magnesium supply
  • Users focused on broad rather than specialized support
Best for
  • Daily magnesium intake
  • General heart and stress-support nutrition
  • Pill-free supplementation

Pros

  • Provides a meaningful magnesium amount
  • Longer container supports regular use
  • Low-calorie drink format

Cons

  • Does not identify the magnesium form
  • Probiotic blend is not characterized
  • Sodium amount is too small for major sweat losses

Warnings

  • The magnesium amount can cause loose stools or cramping.
  • People with impaired kidney function may not clear supplemental magnesium safely.
  • Magnesium can reduce absorption of levothyroxine and some antibiotics when taken together.

Nutrient quality

71 High impact

The magnesium amount is useful and the formula stays simple. Missing chemical form and a token probiotic blend leave quality and effective contribution uncertain.

Ingredient transparency

49 Lower impact

Magnesium and sodium totals are clear, but the key mineral form is not named. A generic probiotic blend, incomplete directions, and absent flavor-base ingredients further reduce transparency.

Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The supplied average is strong and supported by substantial response volume. No comment-level evidence is available to assess repeated complaints or alignment with the intended use.

Value for money

75 High impact

A substantial magnesium amount and low serving cost support accessible value. Unknown form quality and a token probiotic blend limit the confidence behind that value.

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Goals

Heart Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium at 350 mg may support heart rhythm, vascular tone, and blood-pressure regulation when intake is inadequate. The clearly stated amount provides substantial single-pathway support.

The magnesium form is not named, so absorption and processing quality cannot be judged. The supplemental amount may cause diarrhea or abdominal cramping in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
General Health
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC CoverageB Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium supports energy metabolism, muscle function, and nerve signaling, giving it a clear foundational role. The elemental amount is meaningful and fully disclosed.

The magnesium form is missing, so absorption quality cannot be judged. A tiny probiotic blend adds little practical breadth and does not resolve the main disclosure gap.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Sleep Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageB+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

The drink powder provides a substantial mineral serving. It provides 350 mg of clearly disclosed magnesium for a defined sleep-related pathway.

The missing magnesium form prevents a reliable judgment of absorption and digestive tolerance. A full supplemental serving may cause loose stools or stomach upset, especially because the mineral form is unknown.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 23 studies
Energy
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportD CoverageB- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

The powder supplies a substantial magnesium amount for muscle, nerve, and cellular energy functions. Magnesium has strong foundational relevance, and the label clearly states the total amount.

The chemical form is not identified, which prevents assessment of absorption and digestive tolerance. The tiny probiotic blend lacks strain and count details and adds little credible depth, while the magnesium serving may cause loose stools.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageC Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

A 350 mg magnesium serving may support bowel motility and occasional constipation. The added probiotic blend could broaden gut support, but no strains or colony-forming count are disclosed.

The magnesium chemical form is missing, so its absorption and laxative effect cannot be predicted reliably. The full supplemental amount may cause loose stools or stomach upset in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
Testosterone Support
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageB Formula Quality
Magnesium · 350 mg

Magnesium provides a relevant route to testosterone support. The disclosed amount appears meaningful for that focused role.

The formula remains narrow rather than comprehensive. Whole Food Magnesium Raspberry Lemon is best viewed as targeted support rather than proof of a clinical benefit.

Study evidence
Magnesium Disputed 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
8 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
0 Gram(s)
Sodium
120 mg
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Magnesium
350 mg
Dr. Formulated Probiotic Blend
3.5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Sodium · 120 mg OverallScore63
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The 120 mg sodium serving is too low for substantial athletic sweat replacement. The label gives a sodium amount without identifying its source. Magnesium is present, but its chemical form is not disclosed. Cost per serving is low compared with the collection benchmark.

Magnesium · 350 mg OverallScore54
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
+1

The elemental magnesium dose is clearly disclosed and falls within the useful target range. However, the magnesium form is not named, so absorption quality and processing cannot be judged. The low serving cost supports reasonable value, but the missing form information remains an important trade-off.

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

  1. 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
  2. The Role of Magnesium in Sleep Health: a Systematic Review of Available Literature.
    Arab A; Rafie N; Amani R; Shirani F · Biological trace element research · 2023
    Systematic review7,582 participants9 studies pooledSleep Support forMagnesium
  3. 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
  4. Examining the Effects of Supplemental Magnesium on Self-Reported Anxiety and Sleep Quality: A Systematic Review.
    Rawji A; Peltier MR; Mourtzanakis K; Awan S; Rana J; Pothen NJ; Afzal S · Cureus · 2024
    Systematic review15 studies pooledStress Relief forMagnesium
  5. 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 Cardiovascular Support forMagnesium
  6. Effects of long-term magnesium supplementation on endothelial function and cardiometabolic risk markers: A randomized controlled trial in overweight/obese adults.
    Joris PJ; Plat J; Bakker SJ; Mensink RP · Scientific reports · 2018
    Randomized trial52 participantsHeart Health forMagnesium
  7. 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
  8. Magnesium intake, bone mineral density, and fractures: results from the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study.
    Orchard TS; Larson JC; Alghothani N; Bout-Tabaku S; Cauley JA; Chen Z; LaCroix AZ; Wactawski-Wende J; Jackson RD · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2014
    Cohort study73,684 participantsBone Health forMagnesium
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  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. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  25. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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