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Magnesium 500 mg
Nature's Bounty
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(7425 ratings)
Magnesium 500 mg
Score 25.0
A very inexpensive and widely available magnesium product that is ineffective for systemic benefits due to its sole reliance on poorly absorbed magnesium oxide.
Quantity: 100 Tablet(s)Servings size: 1 Tablet(s) (100 servings)
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Stress Relief
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leaderboard Score 25.0
A very inexpensive and widely available magnesium product that is ineffective for systemic benefits due to its sole reliance on poorly absorbed magnesium oxide.
Quantity: 200
Nature's Bounty Magnesium 500 mg exclusively contains Magnesium Oxide. As extensively discussed, this form has very poor absorption rates (around 4%), meaning that a minimal amount of the stated 500mg elemental magnesium will actually be absorbed and utilized by the body for systemic benefits such as nerve function, energy production, or bone health. Its primary utility is as an osmotic laxative. While the product is exceptionally inexpensive and widely available from a popular brand, it is a poor choice for individuals seeking to effectively increase their systemic magnesium levels or address a deficiency for broader health support.
- Extremely low price per serving, making it very budget-friendly.
- Widely available and accessible from a major retail brand.
- Composed entirely of magnesium oxide, which is poorly absorbed for systemic benefits.
- Primarily functions as a laxative rather than an effective magnesium supplement for health goals.
- Provides minimal actual magnesium for the body's metabolic or physiological needs.
- Primarily functions as a laxative; frequent or high doses may cause digestive discomfort, cramping, or loose stools.
$7.49($0.07 per serving)
 Vitacost | $ 7.49 | |
 Amazon | $ 7.88 | |
 Walmart | $ 8.49 | |
 iHerb | $ 10.30 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 500 mg |
Categories
Magnesium 25.0
As a magnesium supplement, its reliance on poorly absorbed magnesium oxide makes it a very poor choice for systemic benefits within the collection.
Goals
General Health 20.0
Due to negligible systemic absorption, it offers minimal support for comprehensive general health.
Energy 15.0
Extremely poor bioavailability means virtually no impact on cellular energy production.
Stress Relief 15.0
Insufficient systemic absorption means it cannot effectively support the nervous system for stress reduction.
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