NOW Supplements, Magnesium Citrate 200 mg, Enzyme Function*, Nervous System Support*, 250 Count (Pack of 1)

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I subscribe to a third-party testing lab and this was one of their top picks. It contains what it says it does and doesn’t have any contaminants or toxins, and this citrate form is more efficiently absorbed by the body than the cheaper magnesium oxide variety and is a good value for the price. Highly recommended.

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Tablets work great, capsules suck.

I have been taking magnesium for years at the suggestion of a neurologist for the reduction in migraines. Like most, I started with cheap magnesium oxide then start trying some of the really expensive magnesium oxide options. None seemed to really make a difference. I eventually found my way to magnesium citrate and, after reading some testing results from an independent lab, I went with a large nationwide vitamin store chain's brand of magnesium citrate. Here I stayed for years while tweaking doses slightly. I eventually found that, if I took two in the morning and two at night (800mg total), that it did reduce my headaches. To my surprise, it also almost completely eliminated heart palpitations. I talked with my doctors, while they thought the dose was a bit high, they were fine with it. To them they said there really was no harmful dose of magnesium because you would eventually want to reduce it yourself because it would cause diarrhea if you were too high. Well, at 800mg a day of the nationwide chain store brand, there was no diarrhea. My local store recently had a period where they did not have magnesium citrate in stock for a few weeks, and I needed some. After having good luck with other NOW products in the past, I purchased their magnesium citrate and continued my normal dose. Well, here came the previously mentioned symptoms of the dose being too high. I reduced to 1 pill in the morning and 1 pill at night (400mg total) and things seem to be pretty good. I haven't noticed an increase in migraines or heart palpitations at the reduced dose but I'll keep an eye on it.So, bottom line... To me it seems like the NOW brand is somehow more effective. Maybe they have a better mechanism to control the amount of magnesium in each tablet? Maybe their formulation is somehow more absorb able? Who knows, but I figured I'd let you know what I found.I think magnesium is one of the most underrated supplements out there. We should probably all be taking it. Do your research and you'll find that virtually every body function relies on magnesium and, having enough of it, will reduce or eliminate symptoms from lots of ailments. Add the fact that it is completely safe (to my knowledge), and it's a no brainer. As always, check with your doctor before starting any supplements just to be sure. You could be that 1 in a million who can't take it for some reason based on some condition you have.

A bottle this size is quite expensive at the drug/grocery store and sometimes finding them in this low dosage really boosts the price. This amount will last me a bit over four (4) months taking two (2) per day. Excellent bargain!

Magnesium is a dietary mineral. Magnesium deficiencies are the second most common deficiency in developed countries, the first being Vitamin D. A lack of magnesium will raise blood pressure and reduce insulin sensitivity.Magnesium is an essential dietary mineral, and the second most prevalent electrolyte in the human body. Magnesium deficiencies are common in developed countries. A deficiency increases blood pressure, reduces glucose tolerance and causes neural excitation.Magnesium deficiencies are common in the western diet because grains are poor sources of magnesium. Other prominent sources of magnesium, like nuts and leafy vegetables, are not eaten as often. It is possible to fix a magnesium deficiency through dietary changes. If magnesium is supplemented to attenuate a deficiency, it acts as a sedative, reducing blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.Maintaining healthy magnesium levels is also associated with a protective effect against depression and ADHD. Supplementation of magnesium is not very effective at reducing fat mass or cramps. Further evidence is needed to determine if magnesium supplementation can boost exercise performance, but initial results do not look promising.The intestinal absorption of magnesium varies depending on how much magnesium the body needs, so there are not very many side-effects associated with supplementation. If there is too much magnesium, the body will only absorb as much as it needs. However, excessive doses may cause gastrointestinal distress and diarrhea.The standard dose for magnesium supplementation is 200-400mg.Any form of magnesium can be used to attenuate a magnesium deficiency, except magnesium L-threonate, since it contains less elemental magnesium per dose. Gastrointestinal side-effects, like diarrhea and bloating, are more common when magnesium oxide or magnesium chloride are supplemented, due to the lower absorption rates of these two forms. In general, magnesium citrate is a good choice for supplementation. Magnesium L-threonate can be used for cognitive enhancement.Magnesium should be taken daily, with food.Superloading magnesium, or taking more magnesium that is needed to attenuate a deficiency, should be done with magnesium diglycinate or magnesium gluconate.