Supplement
Magnesium citrate
Magnesium bound to malic acid; popular for energy and fatigue (including fibromyalgia) and well tolerated by the stomach.
Sources
Our own summaries · Cited studies
Recommended dose and how to use
200–400 mg of elemental magnesium per day, with dinner.
How to take it
200–400 mg of elemental magnesium per day, with dinner.
Safety
Well tolerated; less laxative than the oxide.
Effect by goal · level of evidence
improves High clinical use (A)
Acts as an osmotic laxative by retaining water in the intestine; used for constipation and as bowel preparation.
improves Moderate general summary (A)
Well absorbed to correct magnesium deficiency; at equal elemental magnesium, the underlying benefit is that of the mineral.
Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.