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Magnesium Citrate 200 mg

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Magnesium 200 mg
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Score82
A strong-value, long-supply citrate tablet with a moderate amount and simple daily use.
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Quantity:300 Tablet(s) • (300 servings)
Goals:
Stress Relief
Heart Health
Energy
Digestive Health
General Health
Bone Health

Score 82

A strong-value, long-supply citrate tablet with a moderate amount and simple daily use.
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Analysis

The single-form citrate formula provides a sensible maintenance amount without relying on oxide. Clear elemental dosing makes it easy to coordinate with dietary magnesium.

A one-tablet serving and very large bottle make routine use convenient. The supplied data does not include full inactive ingredients or detailed directions.

The moderate amount should suit more users than high-dose citrate powders, although individual digestive response varies. The long supply offers especially good practical value.

Who is it for
  • Long-term magnesium citrate users
  • Adults seeking a moderate one-tablet dose
Best for
  • Maintenance supplementation
  • Large-supply value
  • Simple dosing

Pros

  • Well-absorbed citrate
  • Moderate amount
  • One tablet daily
  • Excellent long-supply value

Cons

  • Full excipients are not supplied
  • Detailed directions are unavailable
  • Tablet format may not fit every user

Warnings

  • Magnesium citrate can cause loose stools or abdominal cramping in sensitive users.

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

Magnesium citrate provides a useful form at a moderate maintenance amount. The focused dose balances broad magnesium support with relatively low digestive risk.

Ingredient transparency

80 Highest impact

The active form and amount are clear without a hidden blend. Complete directions and tablet excipients are not supplied.

Customer satisfaction

66 High impact

The strong average rating and moderate review count make the aggregate satisfaction signal reasonably dependable. No detailed review text was provided, so recurring complaints and purpose alignment cannot be assessed.

Value for money

91 Highest impact

A useful citrate form and very low serving cost provide strong value. The large supply compares favorably with routine magnesium tablets.

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Goals

Stress Relief
Calm and Tension Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate provides focused support for nervous-system regulation, muscle relaxation, and stress resilience. The single-mineral design does not cover adaptogenic or neurotransmitter pathways but is clear and appropriately targeted.

The amount reaches the minimum stress-support target and citrate offers useful absorption potential. Exact form and dose disclosure make the serving easy to assess, although a premium bisglycinate form could offer better calming and digestive suitability.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Heart Health
Healthy Blood Pressure
Heart Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitA Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

A 200 mg magnesium amount supports vascular tone, normal rhythm, and cellular energy. Magnesium citrate provides reasonable absorption and the elemental amount is clearly stated.

The single-mineral design offers useful depth for one cardiovascular pathway. It does not address lipids, nitric oxide, homocysteine, or antioxidant energy pathways.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 158 studies
Energy
Energy
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium supports ATP production, normal muscle function, and energy metabolism. Its essential role in cellular energy is supported by established nutritional science.

The 200 mg amount meets the stated threshold for meaningful energy support. Magnesium citrate has moderate absorption and the elemental amount is clearly disclosed.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Digestive Health
Bowel Regularity
Digestive Health
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate directly supports bowel motility by relaxing intestinal muscle and drawing water into stool. Evidence is useful for occasional constipation, but the product does not address the gut barrier, enzymes, or microbiome.

The 200 mg amount is practical and fully disclosed in the targeted citrate form. Magnesium citrate may cause loose stools or abdominal cramping, especially in sensitive users.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies
General Health
Stress Resilience
General Health
Impact
Highest effect
B+ Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate provides a useful amount of an essential mineral involved in many metabolic and muscular functions. The form and elemental amount are clearly stated.

A single-mineral design cannot cover broader nutritional gaps, but it delivers meaningful depth for magnesium support. Citrate may also loosen stools in sensitive users, which can limit daily tolerance.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Bone Health
Bone Mineral Density
Bone Health
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitB Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 200 mg

Magnesium citrate provides a useful maintenance amount in a reasonably absorbable and fully disclosed form. The single-mineral design is straightforward for supporting bone metabolism and vitamin D activation.

No calcium, vitamin D, vitamin K, trace minerals, or collagen-related nutrients broaden the skeletal effect. The formula works best as one component of a larger bone-health plan.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 48 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
 200 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate) · 200 mg OverallScore72
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Magnesium citrate provides moderate absorption potential in a clearly labeled 200 mg serving. The single-mineral design is straightforward, though it lacks a targeted cofactor or patented material. Very low serving cost supports good value despite the form being less favored than a premium chelate.

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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. 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. 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
  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. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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