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Magnesium 250 mg
Nature Made
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(4316 ratings)
Magnesium 250 mg
Score 40.0
Very affordable magnesium oxide supplement from a reputable brand, but poorly absorbed for systemic benefits.
Quantity: 200 Tablet(s)Servings size: 1 Tablet(s) (200 servings)
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leaderboard Score 40.0
Very affordable magnesium oxide supplement from a reputable brand, but poorly absorbed for systemic benefits.
Quantity: 100
Nature Made Magnesium 250 mg is an inexpensive and widely available option, containing magnesium oxide. Magnesium oxide is known for its high elemental magnesium content by weight, but its systemic absorption rate is very low, typically around 4%. This means a significant portion of the magnesium may not be utilized by the body for its broader health benefits, such as energy production, bone density, or nerve function. It is primarily effective as a laxative. The brand is well-known and often USP-verified, indicating quality manufacturing practices.
- Extremely affordable price per serving.
- Widely available and from a highly reputable brand (Nature Made).
- Uses magnesium oxide, which has very poor systemic bioavailability.
- Less effective for addressing true magnesium deficiency or broad health benefits due to absorption issues.
- May cause laxative effects, especially at higher doses.
$9.59($0.04 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 250 mg |
Categories
Magnesium 40.0
This product falls short within the magnesium category due to its reliance on magnesium oxide, a form recognized for its poor systemic absorption, despite its attractive price point.
Goals
General Health 40.0
Due to the poor systemic absorption of magnesium oxide, its contribution to overall general health beyond digestive regulation is significantly limited.
Energy 35.0
Magnesium is vital for energy production, but the low absorption rate of the oxide form means it provides minimal effective magnesium for cellular energy processes.
Heart Health 35.0
Supporting heart health requires systemic magnesium availability, which is compromised by the poor absorption characteristic of magnesium oxide.
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