Magnesium Citrate - 180 Gels

Product Overview & Quick Specs

Think of your cells like tiny rechargeable batteries that need continuous mineral fuel to function. NOW® Magnesium Citrate Softgels provide elemental magnesium in an oil-suspended liquid matrix to replenish cellular energy. This multi-source formula fuels cellular stamina and activates hundreds of vital metabolic enzymes.

• ✓Active Form & Potency: Supplies 400 mg of elemental magnesium (95% Daily Value) per 3-softgel serving from citrate, glycinate, malate, and oxide.
• ✓Primary Target: Supports cellular energy regeneration (adenosine triphosphate synthesis) and promotes normal neuromuscular ease.
• ✓Supply & Value: 60 full-potency servings (180 liquid-filled softgels), delivering a complete two-month supply at exceptional daily value.
• ✓Purity & Dietary Status: Non-GMO, soy-free, and formulated without gluten, dairy, egg, fish, or sesame ingredients.

Buyer's Guide & Form Comparison

Why the Form Matters

Most bargain supermarket brands press cheap, chalky magnesium oxide into hard, dry tablets. Think of dry tablets like compacted clay: water runs right off without soaking into the soil. These dry pills dissolve slowly in your stomach, drawing water into the bowel and causing sudden digestive discomfort.

NOW® solves this challenge by suspending high-solubility citrate, glycinate, and malate chelates inside rice bran oil and sunflower lecithin. The liquid lipid base pre-disperses the mineral particles, allowing your gut to absorb them steadily and comfortably. Furthermore, discount big-box store brands often use unrefined commodity raw materials that carry industrial impurities. NOW® analyzes every incoming batch to guarantee pure mineral quality.

Is This Formula Right for You?

Best Choice For:

• ✓Active adults wanting to support cellular stamina, muscle relaxation, and metabolic recovery.
• ✓Shoppers who experience loose bowels or stomach burning from compressed, dry mineral tablets.
• ✓Individuals seeking a full 60-day mineral supply with balanced, multi-pathway tissue delivery.

Consider Another Option If:

• ✗You follow a strict vegan diet (this softgel contains bovine-derived gelatin).
• ✗You prefer taking only one single tablet daily rather than three softgels.
• ✗You prefer an unflavored bulk powder to stir into workout drink mixes.

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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 in an engine. Your cells store biological power in tiny energy packets (adenosine triphosphate, or ATP) [2]. However, your cells cannot release this energy alone [2]. An elemental magnesium ion (Mg²⁺) must attach to the packet to create an active biological complex (Mg-ATP) [2]. This fuel powers your heart, drives muscle contraction, and builds essential bodily proteins [2].

The Smooth Gateway (Organic Chelation & Lipid Dispersion)

Think of your digestive tract like a crowded turnstile where raw minerals get stuck. When magnesium binds to organic plant carriers like citric acid or glycine, it wears an express pass [1, 4]. It glides through intestinal cell channels (paracellular and transcellular pathways) without competing with other minerals [3]. Clinical trials show that magnesium citrate offers superior bioavailability compared to standard inorganic salts [1, 3].

The Neuromuscular Brake Pedal (Receptor Relaxation)

Think of calcium like an accelerator pedal that commands your muscles to tighten up. Magnesium functions as the biological brake pedal [2]. It balances calcium movement across cell membranes and calms nerve receptors (N-methyl-D-aspartate, or NMDA receptors) [2]. This natural gatekeeping action relaxes taut muscles, eases nerve tension, and promotes calm rest [2].

Daily Timing, Synergy & Realistic Timelines

Best Time to Take

Take your softgels with meals containing healthy dietary fats. Food-based fats stimulate digestive bile release, which helps break down the softgel's rice bran oil carrier and enhances mineral uptake.

Daily Schedule: Morning vs. Evening

You can take all 3 softgels 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime to encourage nighttime physical relaxation. Alternatively, split your dose: take 1 softgel with lunch for daytime focus and 2 softgels with dinner for evening recovery.

Smart Pairings & Spacing

Combines synergistically with Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which support cellular mineral retention. Keep a strict 2-hour window between magnesium and prescription tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolones, or thyroid medications to prevent absorption binding.

What to Expect Over Time

• ✓Days 1–7: Rapid digestive tolerance with smooth gut transit. You experience improved evening muscle calm and steady bowel regularity [1, 3].
• ✓Weeks 3–4: Cellular stores reach full saturation. Muscle twitches decrease, daily physical stamina stabilizes, and sleep quality improves [1, 2].
• ✓Months 2–3+: Long-term mineral maintenance supports strong bone mineralization, healthy metabolic function, and optimal cardiovascular vitality [2, 3].

Physical Feel, Sensory Traits & Clean Ingredients

Pill Format & Ease of Use

These smooth, oval softgels glide down easily with a glass of water. They eliminate the throat friction and dry residue typical of unbuffered chalky tablets. Do not cut or puncture the softgels, as the internal oil paste is formulated for intact delivery.

Natural Aroma, Taste & Color

Because the active mineral paste is sealed inside an airtight gelatin capsule, there is no bitter metallic taste. The softgels show a natural golden-amber hue. Natural color variations and slight oil separation are normal characteristics of cold-pressed plant oils.

Other Ingredients Explained

• Rice Bran Oil: A gentle, heart-healthy liquid carrier that pre-solubilizes raw minerals for soothing digestion.
• Bovine Gelatin (BSE-Free), Glycerin & Water: Forms the protective, easy-to-swallow outer softgel shell.
• Beeswax: A natural, food-grade stabilizing agent that keeps heavy mineral particles evenly suspended in oil.
• Sunflower Lecithin: A non-GMO emulsifier that allows oils and minerals to disperse cleanly upon digestion.

Proper Storage

Store the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry pantry away from heat, steam, and direct sunlight. Keep at controlled room temperature (60°F to 75°F) to preserve softgel integrity.

Manufacturer Quality & Lab Testing Standards

Many bargain brands sold at discount retail chains buy unverified mineral salts contaminated with heavy metals. NOW Foods protects your safety by maintaining advanced, in-house analytical testing laboratories holding formal ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

• ✓ICP-MS Heavy Metal Testing: Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry inspects every mineral lot down to single parts-per-billion, confirming lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury pass rigorous limits.
• ✓HPLC Potency Verification: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography verifies raw ingredient identity, confirming genuine chelate purity and verifying full elemental potency on the label.
• ✓Microbial Pathogen Screening: Comprehensive pathogen testing confirms the complete absence of Salmonella, Escherichia coli, and Staphylococcus aureus under certified cGMP facility guidelines audited by UL Solutions.

Complete Supplement Facts Panel

Supplement Facts

Serving Size: 3 Softgels

Servings Per Container: 60

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.

Other Ingredients: Rice Bran Oil, Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin, water], Beeswax and Sunflower Lecithin.

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.

Natural color variation and oil separation 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 and Employee Owned. This bottle is made from 100% PCR (post-consumer recycled) resin.