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Magnesium & Vitamin B6
Bluebonnet
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(15172 ratings)
Vitamin B6 25 mg
Magnesium 400 mg
Score 65.0
Bluebonnet's product uses a blend of Magnesium Aspartate and Magnesium Oxide with Vitamin B6. While Aspartate improves bioavailability, the high combined magnesium dose, including the less absorbable oxide, may cause digestive issues.
Quantity: 90 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (90 servings)
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Energy
Brain Health
Mood Support
General Health
Stress Relief
leaderboard Score 65.0
Bluebonnet's product uses a blend of Magnesium Aspartate and Magnesium Oxide with Vitamin B6. While Aspartate improves bioavailability, the high combined magnesium dose, including the less absorbable oxide, may cause digestive issues.
Bluebonnet Magnesium & Vitamin B6 aims to address a wide array of health goals by combining two forms of magnesium: Magnesium Aspartate (400mg) and Magnesium Oxide (400mg), along with 25mg of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6). The inclusion of Magnesium Aspartate is a significant advantage, as it is generally absorbed much better than magnesium oxide, making it more effective for systemic benefits like energy, brain health, mood, heart, and bone support. However, the presence of 400mg of magnesium oxide means a portion of the magnesium will still have limited absorption, and the combined 800mg elemental magnesium per serving is a very high dose that might exceed daily requirements for many individuals and could lead to digestive upset. The Vitamin B6 component is well-dosed and effective.
- Includes Magnesium Aspartate, a more bioavailable form of magnesium, enhancing systemic absorption compared to pure magnesium oxide products.
- Provides a standard and effective dose of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), which synergizes with magnesium.
- Capsule form may be preferred by some consumers over tablets for ease of swallowing.
- The significant amount of Magnesium Oxide (400mg) still limits the overall bioavailability for systemic purposes and contributes to potential laxative effects.
- The combined dosage of 800mg elemental magnesium (400mg Aspartate + 400mg Oxide) is very high, potentially excessive for general daily use and increasing the risk of digestive discomfort.
- Higher price per serving compared to the Solgar products analyzed.
- The very high combined dose of 800mg elemental magnesium is likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramping, especially in individuals not used to high magnesium intake. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before taking such a high dose.
- Despite the inclusion of aspartate, the significant quantity of magnesium oxide still carries the risk of a laxative effect.
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg |
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Aspartate) | 400 mg |
Categories
Vitamin B6 70.0
The product provides 25mg of Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, a standard and effective form of Vitamin B6 that is widely recognized for its contribution to numerous physiological processes.
Magnesium 60.0
The inclusion of Magnesium Aspartate significantly improves bioavailability compared to products solely using magnesium oxide. However, the presence of a large quantity of magnesium oxide still reduces the overall absorption efficiency, and the very high total dose may lead to GI issues.
Goals
Energy 70.0
With the inclusion of Magnesium Aspartate, this product offers better absorption for magnesium to participate in ATP production, and synergizes effectively with Vitamin B6 to support energy levels more efficiently than products solely reliant on magnesium oxide.
Mood Support 70.0
The more bioavailable magnesium aspartate combined with B6 allows for better support of neurotransmitter balance and nervous system regulation, contributing more effectively to mood stability and overall emotional well-being.
General Health 70.0
The presence of a more bioavailable magnesium form alongside a good dose of Vitamin B6 makes this product generally more effective for broad-spectrum general health support than formulations with low-absorption magnesium.
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