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Magnesium (orotate)

Magnesium bound to orotic acid; promoted for the heart and performance, with limited evidence and a high price.
Category
Supplement
Scientific evidence
Low
Number of findings
1
Sources
Our own summaries · Cited studies
Recommended dose and how to use
Provides little elemental magnesium per gram: check the actual amount.

How to take it

Provides little elemental magnesium per gram: check the actual amount.

Safety

Well tolerated; expensive for the magnesium it provides.

Effect by goal · level of evidence

Cardiovascular health (heart failure, performance)

improves Low general summary (A)

Magnesium orotate has been studied somewhat in heart failure and physical performance; it is a form of magnesium. The evidence is limited and from small studies; the underlying benefit is that of magnesium.

Information, not medical advice. Scientific evidence reflects the quality of the studies.

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