Citrate is a well-absorbed salt with a reliable GI effect. Use it when you want magnesium and a softer stool. Switch to glycinate if you already spend enough time in the bathroom.
Supplements
Strong evidence
Magnesium Citrate
The magnesium that also solves last Tuesday’s constipation.
How to use
200–400 mg elemental magnesium in the evening, with water.
Details
- Ingredients
- Magnesium citrate
- Benefits
- Magnesium repletion, Stool softness
- Dosage
- 200–400 mg elemental magnesium
- When to take
- Evening, Before bed
- Side effects
- Diarrhea is the feature and the bug. Caution with kidney disease.
- Scientific evidence
- Magnesium supplementation is well studied; citrate is chosen for absorption and osmotic effect.
- Form
- Capsule
- Third-party tested
- Yes
Editorial rating ★ 4.4
Effective and unglamorous. Dose to elemental magnesium, not tablet weight.
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