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Magnesium with Vitamin B6
Solgar
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(21056 ratings)
Vitamin B6 25 mg
Magnesium 400 mg
Score 35.0
This Solgar supplement, in a larger pack, offers magnesium oxide and vitamin B6 for various health goals. Its low-cost-per-serving is appealing, but the poor absorption of magnesium oxide significantly hinders its systemic effectiveness.
Quantity: 250 Tablet(s)Servings size: 3 Tablet(s) (83 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Energy
Brain Health
Mood Support
General Health
Stress Relief
leaderboard Score 35.0
This Solgar supplement, in a larger pack, offers magnesium oxide and vitamin B6 for various health goals. Its low-cost-per-serving is appealing, but the poor absorption of magnesium oxide significantly hinders its systemic effectiveness.
Quantity: 100
This Solgar Magnesium with Vitamin B6 supplement, offering 250 tablets, mirrors the formulation of its smaller version (ID 147424), aiming to support energy, brain health, mood, stress, heart, bone, metabolism, and sleep. Its core limitation lies in the exclusive use of magnesium oxide, a form with very poor absorption that primarily exerts a laxative effect rather than delivering systemic magnesium benefits. While it includes 25mg of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), which is well-absorbed and complements magnesium, the overall efficacy for systemic health improvements is undermined by the magnesium form. Its high popularity and attractive price per serving indicate strong consumer appeal, but it's important to understand the bioavailability trade-off.
- Offers excellent value per serving due to the larger quantity, making it very cost-effective.
- Contains both Magnesium and Vitamin B6, offering a combined supplement.
- From Solgar, a reputable and widely recognized brand with a large customer base.
- Predominantly uses Magnesium Oxide, which exhibits very low bioavailability, rendering it less effective for systemic magnesium repletion and the stated health goals.
- The Vitamin B6 is Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, which is a common form but some individuals might prefer the activated P-5-P form.
- Due to the low absorption of magnesium oxide, consuming the recommended dose may lead to gastrointestinal side effects such as loose stools or diarrhea.
- While the 25mg B6 dosage is typically safe, sustained high intake of pyridoxine hydrochloride is something to be aware of, although not usually problematic at this level.
$13.99($0.16 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 400 mg |
Categories
Vitamin B6 70.0
The product provides 25mg of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, a widely accepted and effective form of Vitamin B6 that contributes significantly to various metabolic and neurological functions.
Magnesium 25.0
The use of magnesium oxide results in very poor systemic absorption, meaning that while the elemental quantity is high, a large portion is not utilized by the body for the intended health benefits beyond acting as a laxative.
Goals
General Health 40.0
While both ingredients are essential for general health, the overall benefit is constrained by the poor absorption of magnesium oxide. The Vitamin B6 provides solid general health support, but the magnesium component is less impactful.
Energy 35.0
Magnesium and B6 are crucial for energy metabolism. While the B6 component provides some support, the minimal absorption of magnesium oxide severely limits its ability to contribute effectively to cellular energy production and overall vitality.
Mood Support 35.0
Both nutrients influence mood by supporting neurotransmitter function. However, the low bioavailability of magnesium oxide means that the body may not receive enough magnesium to significantly impact mood regulation or nervous system balance.
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