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NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate 400 mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 400 mg

Price/day

€0.16

Dose

400 mg

Servings/pack

120

Pack price

€19.00

Transparency Index

8.2/10

Recommended Best price-per-mg deal for straightforward magnesium citrate.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 8.0/10

Magnesium supports over 300 enzymes, with evidence for reducing muscle cramps and improving sleep quality.

Value for money 10.0/10

€0.16 per 400 mg elemental magnesium is hard to beat.

Product quality 8.0/10

NOW uses chelated citrate, tested for heavy metals and microbes.

Label honesty 8.0/10

Label distinguishes between elemental magnesium and total compound weight.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

Regular USP-equivalent lab tests; results available on request.

Product Description

Two tablets deliver 400 mg elemental magnesium from magnesium citrate. The citrate form dissolves quickly, which contributes to good bioavailability.

What We Like

  • Very low daily cost
  • Citrate form for good absorption
  • GMP-certified production
  • Tablets can be split or dissolved

What We’re Missing

  • May have a laxative effect in sensitive individuals
  • Tablets contain some stearic acid as a pressing aid

Usage Recommendation

2 tablets daily — ideally one morning and one evening with water. Build up slowly if you have a sensitive gut.

Ingredient dossier

Magnesium is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Low intake is common. The form significantly affects bioavailability and tolerability.

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