Magnesium

Support for bones, muscles, and energy metabolism

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in various bodily functions. It helps maintain normal bones, where it plays a role in bone mineralization and strength. Magnesium works with calcium and phosphorus to support a strong and healthy skeleton.

Additionally, magnesium contributes to normal muscle function. It helps with muscle relaxation and contraction, and plays a role in maintaining smooth and strong muscles.

Magnesium also contributes to a normal energy-producing metabolism. It supports enzymes involved in energy production and helps the body release energy from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

Sources of Magnesium

Magnesium is abundant in both plant-based and animal-based foods.

Good sources of magnesium include:

  • Green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale.
  • Nuts and seeds, including almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Whole grains, such as quinoa, whole wheat bread, and oatmeal.
  • Legumes, such as lentils and black beans.
  • Fatty fish, such as salmon and mackerel.
  • Bananas and avocados.

Since magnesium is a water-soluble mineral, some may be lost during cooking. Consuming raw or lightly steamed vegetables helps preserve the magnesium content.

Forms and Absorption

Magnesium exists in different forms, including magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, and magnesium glycinate.

  • Magnesium citrate is well absorbed and suitable for general supplementation.
  • Magnesium oxide contains a high amount of magnesium but is less efficiently absorbed.
  • Magnesium glycinate is well tolerated and may be beneficial for individuals with sensitive stomachs.

Magnesium is absorbed in the small intestine, and its absorption is influenced by the presence of other nutrients. A balanced intake of magnesium-rich foods helps support optimal absorption.

synonyms for Magnesium: Magnesium, magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium taurate, magnesium chloride, magnesium lactate, magnesium ascorbate, magnesium gluconate, magnesium sulfate, magnesium glycerophosphate, magnesium orotate, magnesium L-threonate, magnesium carbonate and magnesium malate.

Products with Magnesium

Product Form Standard dosage
Magnesium 500 mg per 2 capsules
Magnesium (from magnesium citrate and malate) 400 mg per 13 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 320 mg per 3 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 300 mg per 3 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate DC, malate, taurate, bisglycinate, glycerophosphate, and hydroxide from sea minerals [Aquamin™ TG]) 200 mg per 2 capsules
Magnesium (as trimagnesium citrate anhydrous) 125 mg per 3 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate and taurate) 117 mg per 3 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate; from red marine algae) 100 mg per 10 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals) 100 mg per 3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate; from red marine algae) 100 mg per 10 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate; from red marine algae) 100 mg per 10 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals) 100 mg per 6.5 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals) 100 mg per 3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals) 100 mg per 3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium aspartate) 84 mg per 6 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium aspartate) 84 mg per 6 capsules
Magnesium 80 mg per 1 capsules
Elemental magnesium 80 mg per 1 tablets
Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from sea water [Aquamin™ Mg]) 76 mg per 8 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from sea water [Aquamin™ Mg]) 76 mg per 4 grams
Magnesium (from magnesium citrate) 75 mg per 2 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 60 mg per 5 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 60 mg per 5 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.2 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.8 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from seawater) [Aquamin®] 50 mg per 2 capsules
Magnesium (als magnesiumglycinaat) 50 mg per 4 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.2 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.8 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate) 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Magnesium (as magnesium taurate and magnesium ascorbate) 41.56 mg per 2 capsules
Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from seawater) [Aquamin®] 33 mg per 10.5 grams
Magnesium (Magnesium glycinate) 33 mg per 2 capsules
Magnesium (from magnesium hydroxide from seawater [Aquamin® Mg]) 25 mg per 8 capsules
Magnesium 5 mg per 2 capsules
BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough V3 US (60 capsules)
Product
Form Magnesium
Standard dosage 500 mg per 2 capsules
NoordCode Zen Moment
Product
Form Magnesium (from magnesium citrate and malate)
Standard dosage 400 mg per 13 grams
Bulletproof Magnesium
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate)
Standard dosage 320 mg per 3 capsules
Life Extension Magnesium (Citrate)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate)
Standard dosage 300 mg per 3 capsules
NoordCode Mag Six
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate DC, malate, taurate, bisglycinate, glycerophosphate, and hydroxide from sea minerals [Aquamin™ TG])
Standard dosage 200 mg per 2 capsules
Bulletproof Zen Mode
Product
Form Magnesium (as trimagnesium citrate anhydrous)
Standard dosage 125 mg per 3 capsules
Natural Stacks MagTech
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium glycinate and taurate)
Standard dosage 117 mg per 3 capsules
NuZest Good Green Vitality (300 g)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate; from red marine algae)
Standard dosage 100 mg per 10 grams
NoordCode Daily Electrolytes Berries
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals)
Standard dosage 100 mg per 3 grams
NuZest Good Green Vitality (120 g)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate; from red marine algae)
Standard dosage 100 mg per 10 grams
NuZest Good Green Vitality (750 g)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate; from red marine algae)
Standard dosage 100 mg per 10 grams
NoordCode Performance Electrolytes Strawberry Cherry
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals)
Standard dosage 100 mg per 6.5 grams
NoordCode Daily Electrolytes Cucumber Mint
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals)
Standard dosage 100 mg per 3 grams
NoordCode Daily Electrolytes Passionfruit Papaya
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium citrate from sea minerals [Aquamin™ Mg], with naturally containing trace minerals)
Standard dosage 100 mg per 3 grams
Neurohacker Collective Qualia Mind 2.0
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium aspartate)
Standard dosage 84 mg per 6 capsules
Neurohacker Collective Qualia Mind Caffeine Free 2.0
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium aspartate)
Standard dosage 84 mg per 6 capsules
Quicksilver Scientific H2 Elite
Product
Form Magnesium
Standard dosage 80 mg per 1 capsules
Cymbiotika Molecular Hydrogen
Product
Form Elemental magnesium
Standard dosage 80 mg per 1 tablets
NoordCode Electrolytes Lemon Orange Stick Packs
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from sea water [Aquamin™ Mg])
Standard dosage 76 mg per 8 grams
NoordCode Electrolytes Unflavoured Stick Packs
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from sea water [Aquamin™ Mg])
Standard dosage 76 mg per 4 grams
Berkeley Life Nitric Oxide Foundation
Product
Form Magnesium (from magnesium citrate)
Standard dosage 75 mg per 2 capsules
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Unflavoured
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 60 mg per 5 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Unflavoured (30 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 60 mg per 5 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Mango (60 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.2 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Strawberry Lemonade (60 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Watermelon Lime
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Mixed Berry (60 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Lemon Lime (60 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.8 grams
Neurohacker Collective Qualia NAD+
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from seawater) [Aquamin®]
Standard dosage 50 mg per 2 capsules
Neurohacker Collective Qualia Night
Product
Form Magnesium (als magnesiumglycinaat)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 4 capsules
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Mango (30 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.2 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Lemon Lime (30 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.8 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Mixed Berry (30 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Watermelon Lime (30 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.3 grams
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Strawberry Lemonade (30 servings)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium malate, magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 50 mg per 6.3 grams
NoordCode Everyday Essentials
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium taurate and magnesium ascorbate)
Standard dosage 41.56 mg per 2 capsules
Neurohacker Collective Qualia Synbiotic (tropical flavour)
Product
Form Magnesium (as magnesium hydroxide from seawater) [Aquamin®]
Standard dosage 33 mg per 10.5 grams
Natural Stacks Serotonin Brain Food
Product
Form Magnesium (Magnesium glycinate)
Standard dosage 33 mg per 2 capsules
Neurohacker Collective Qualia Life EU
Product
Form Magnesium (from magnesium hydroxide from seawater [Aquamin® Mg])
Standard dosage 25 mg per 8 capsules
Rosita 5 Seaweed Blend
Product
Form Magnesium
Standard dosage 5 mg per 2 capsules