Help! How do I know how much magnesium I am actually getting from my supplement? The label says it contains 500 mg of magnesium "as magnesium citrate" -- but how much of that is magnesium and how much is citrate?
Understand the actual amount of magnesium dosage (or "elemental magnesium") you are getting from your supplement. ConsumerLab.com explains.
Deborah9765
June 1, 2016Natalie, my favorite mag is Natural Calm - mag citrate powder. Comes in different flavors and the lowest price I have found is on Amazon. Very easy to control the dose. Take it at night with calcium. Does not upset my stomach, easily absorbed. Due to meds that are constipating I use more than the norm but it is a terrific laxative. If I have to, I can mix it with Miralax as well. You know you have too much on board if you get diarrhea. Also helps with sleep and leg cramps. No financial interest in this company.
tami9767
June 1, 2016Calm is the best magnesium
Henry9761
June 1, 2016Doubt that the restriction applies to enteric coated Magnesium Chloride
Hi Henry - They may be less problematic but it's hard to say. You can leave a pill out for several days in a humid environment and see if it changes.
Natalie9752
June 1, 2016can you comment on whether it is OK to keep other forms of magnesium supplements (other than magnesium chloide) mixed in with other supplements. Specifically I take amino acid chelated magnesium. Thanks
Hi Natalie - This is addressed in the linked section of the review: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/magnesium-supplement-review/magnesium/#humidity
Natalie9755
June 1, 2016Thanks sorry - didn't see the last line. So the other forms are OK to store with your other pills
Frank 9756
June 1, 2016This answer only deals with magnesium that is combined with chloride. What about other preparations such as oxide or malate?
Hi Frank - As noted to Natalie above, this is addressed in the linked section of the review.
Yes
Ruth15310
July 20, 2017While taking CALM and Magnesium Glyconate for twitches and leg cramps - I get long lasting - a few days - diarrhea. Is there a way to counteract this uncomfortable reaction?
Hi Ruth - Most forms of magnesium can have a laxative effect, although some may be less likely to cause diarrhea than others. Please see "Choosing the right form of magnesium" in the Magnesium Supplements Review: https://www.consumerlab.com/reviews/magnesium-supplement-review/magnesium/#forms