Magnesium Citrate - 60 Vcaps

Product Overview & Quick Specs

Think of your cells like rechargeable batteries that need continuous mineral currents to hold a steady charge. NOW® Magnesium Citrate Veg Capsules supply pure elemental magnesium bonded to citric acid to restore your cellular energy reserves. This fully reacted mineral formula activates hundreds of vital metabolic enzymes and encourages smooth neuromuscular relaxation.

• ✓Active Form & Potency: Delivers 400 mg of elemental magnesium (95% Daily Value) per 3-capsule serving from 100% fully reacted magnesium citrate.
• ✓Primary Target: Supports cellular energy regeneration (adenosine triphosphate synthesis) and promotes normal neuromuscular ease.
• ✓Supply & Value: 20 full-potency servings (60 vegetarian capsules), providing targeted high-absorption mineral replenishment.
• ✓Purity & Dietary Status: 100% vegan, non-GMO, and formulated without gluten, soy, dairy, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, or sesame.

Buyer's Guide & Form Comparison

Why the Form Matters

Most bargain drugstore brands rely on cheap, unreacted magnesium oxide. Think of unreacted mineral salts like dense garden clay: water runs right off without penetrating the soil. Unreacted oxide needs heavy surges of stomach acid to break down, passing through the gut largely unabsorbed while pulling excessive water into the colon.

NOW® Magnesium Citrate is fully reacted, meaning elemental magnesium is chemically bonded directly to organic citric acid. This pre-acidified bond acts like a pre-dissolved electrolyte that slips smoothly across the intestinal barrier without upsetting your stomach. Additionally, discount big-box store brands often buy commodity raw materials loaded with industrial residues. NOW® screens every raw material lot to verify purity and eliminate heavy metal risks.

Is This Formula Right for You?

Best Choice For:

• ✓Adults wanting to ease occasional muscle tightness and support steady evening physical relaxation.
• ✓Individuals seeking high-solubility magnesium that absorbs comfortably without requiring harsh digestive acid.
• ✓Vegans and vegetarians looking for a clean, plant-based capsule free from animal gelatin.

Consider Another Option If:

• ✗You prefer taking a single tablet daily rather than taking 3 capsules to achieve a full 400 mg dose.
• ✗You prefer unflavored bulk drink powders to stir into large workout hydration containers.
• ✗You experience loose bowels at modest mineral intakes and require a non-laxative chelate like pure bisglycinate.

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How It Works in the Body

The Spark Plug of Cellular Energy (ATP Regeneration)

Think of magnesium like the spark plug that ignites fuel inside an automobile cylinder. Your cells package chemical fuel in tiny biological currency units (adenosine triphosphate, or ATP) [2]. However, your cells cannot spend this fuel alone [2]. An elemental magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) must latch onto the molecule to form a chemically active compound (Mg-ATP) [2]. This active pairing drives muscle contraction, powers cardiac rhythm, and builds structural proteins [2].

The Fast Pass Through Digestive Security (Organic Chelation)

Think of your small intestine like an airport checkpoint where raw, unbonded minerals get delayed in line. When magnesium is pre-reacted with citric acid, it carries a trusted traveler pass [1, 4]. It bypasses common mineral traffic jams, moving across cellular pathways (paracellular passive diffusion and transcellular active transport) with ease [3]. Peer-reviewed clinical trials confirm that magnesium citrate delivers significantly higher bioavailability and tissue retention than rock-based oxides [1, 4].

The Neuromuscular Brake Pedal (Receptor Modulation)

Think of calcium like an accelerator pedal that commands muscle fibers to clench tight. Magnesium acts as your body's natural brake pedal [2]. It regulates calcium flow across cell membranes and calms excitable nerve receptors (N-methyl-D-aspartate, or NMDA receptors) [2]. This gatekeeping action relieves post-exercise muscle tension and promotes tranquil nervous system balance [2].

Daily Timing, Synergy & Realistic Timelines

Best Time to Take

Take your capsules with a meal and a full 8-ounce glass of water. Food cushions the digestive tract and enhances the transit of organic minerals through the upper intestinal wall.

Daily Schedule: Morning vs. Evening

You can take all 3 capsules together 45 to 60 minutes before bedtime to encourage nighttime physical calm. For individuals with sensitive digestion, split the serving: take 1 capsule with lunch and 2 capsules with dinner.

Smart Pairings & Spacing

Pairs synergistically with Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and Vitamin D3, which assist cellular mineral uptake and skeletal utilization. Maintain a strict 2-hour separation window from thyroid medications, tetracycline antibiotics, or quinolones to prevent mineral binding interactions.

What to Expect Over Time

• ✓Days 1–7: Rapid digestive absorption and gentle gastrointestinal adaptation. You experience noticeable nighttime physical comfort and dependable bowel regularity [1, 4].
• ✓Weeks 3–4: Circulating stores saturate skeletal muscle tissue. Muscle twitches diminish, daytime stamina stabilizes, and rest quality improves [1, 2].
• ✓Months 2–3+: Long-term mineral balance reinforces strong bone density, supports cardiovascular health, and sustains resilient cellular metabolism [2, 3].

Physical Feel, Sensory Traits & Clean Ingredients

Pill Format & Ease of Use

These clear vegetable capsules feature a smooth, slick surface when moistened, allowing them to glide down effortlessly with a sip of water. If you prefer not to swallow capsules, you can gently twist the two halves apart and mix the fine, unflavored powder into water, applesauce, or juice.

Natural Aroma, Taste & Color

Inside each capsule is a clean, bright off-white mineral powder with a neutral scent. Because citric acid is an organic fruit derivative, the dissolved powder has a very faint, pleasant tartness with zero bitter metallic aftertaste. Natural batch color variation may occur.

Other Ingredients Explained

• Hypromellose (Cellulose Capsule): A 100% plant-derived vegetarian shell that dissolves quickly and cleanly in the stomach without animal gelatin.
• Ascorbyl Palmitate: A fat-soluble form of Vitamin C that acts as a natural antioxidant, protecting the raw mineral blend from ambient moisture and oxidation.
• Silicon Dioxide: A naturally occurring, food-grade mineral compound that prevents powder clumping, ensuring precise, uniform dosing in every capsule.

Proper Storage

Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place after opening. Protect it from high humidity, stove heat, and direct sunlight to keep the plant cellulose capsules crisp and dry.

Manufacturer Quality & Lab Testing Standards

Many discount brands sold in big-box retail stores source unrefined mineral salts tainted with industrial runoff and toxic impurities. NOW Foods shields your health by operating advanced, in-house analytical laboratories holding formal ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

• ✓ICP-MS Heavy Metal Testing: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry inspects every single mineral lot down to single parts-per-billion, guaranteeing lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury pass rigorous safety standards.
• ✓FTIR & HPLC Molecular Fingerprinting: Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography confirm true chemical chelation, verifying that every capsule contains fully reacted citrate rather than cheap unreacted powders.
• ✓Microbial Pathogen Screen: Comprehensive automated assays verify the absolute absence of Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus under certified cGMP facility standards audited by UL Solutions.

Complete Supplement Facts Panel

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 3 Veg Capsules

Servings Per Container: 20

Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Ascorbyl Palmitate and Silicon Dioxide.

Allergen Statement: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

This magnesium citrate is a fully reacted mineral supplement.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients. Store in a cool, dry place after opening. Family owned since 1968. This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.