Magnesium Compass

Magnesium Citrate Guide

Magnesium citrate is one of the forms NIH identifies as tending to have higher bioavailability than magnesium oxide.

Choosing a citrate product

Compare elemental magnesium, serving size and tolerability. High supplemental intakes can cause diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramping, so more is not automatically better.

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Sources & next steps

Primary references: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Magnesium: Health Professional Fact Sheet and Magnesium: Consumer Fact Sheet. Product details should always be checked against the current merchant label before purchase.

How to choose magnesium · Safety & interactions