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Triphala 500 mg
NOW
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(6545 ratings)
Magnesium 200 mg
Score 45.0
A budget-friendly supplement primarily featuring Triphala for digestive health, but its magnesium content is poorly absorbed magnesium oxide, limiting benefits for general magnesium-dependent goals.
Quantity: 120 Tablet(s)Servings size: 2 Tablet(s) (60 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
General Health
Energy
Stress Relief
Heart Health
Bone Health
leaderboard Score 45.0
A budget-friendly supplement primarily featuring Triphala for digestive health, but its magnesium content is poorly absorbed magnesium oxide, limiting benefits for general magnesium-dependent goals.
The inclusion of Triphala is beneficial for gut health, regularity, and antioxidant support. However, for the broad spectrum of goals listed, the 200mg of magnesium is in the form of magnesium oxide, which is notorious for very poor absorption and primarily functions as a laxative. This means its contribution to energy, stress, heart, bone, mood, and sleep support is minimal compared to more bioavailable forms.
- Very affordable price per serving
- Includes beneficial Triphala for digestive health
- High review count
- Magnesium is in the poorly absorbed oxide form, limiting its efficacy for most systemic goals
- Calcium also in a less optimal form
- Triphala can have a laxative effect, and combined with magnesium oxide, it might cause significant bowel movements or discomfort. Not ideal for general magnesium supplementation if systemic benefits are sought.
$11.29($0.18 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount 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) |
Categories
Magnesium 30.0
The product contains 200mg of magnesium, but it is exclusively in the magnesium oxide form, which is known for its extremely low bioavailability, making it a poor choice for increasing systemic magnesium levels.
Goals
General Health 50.0
Triphala contributes to general health via digestive support and antioxidants. However, the magnesium component, being magnesium oxide, is poorly absorbed, significantly reducing its overall impact on general health goals where magnesium deficiency plays a role.
Bone Health 40.0
Magnesium and calcium are vital for bone health, and while calcium carbonate offers some absorption, the magnesium oxide contributes minimally to systemic magnesium levels required for bone density.
Sleep Support 35.0
While often used for its laxative effect which can sometimes facilitate sleep by emptying bowels, the magnesium oxide itself provides very limited systemic relaxation benefits for promoting restful sleep.
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