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Carlson

Chelated Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg

2 Tablets · 60 servings · $0.44/serving

32 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
45
Safety
72
Final score
32/100

Ingredients (3)

Magnesium

100%

Dose

400 mg

Target

100–400 mg

Form

Not listed

Magnesium Glycinate Chelate

Amount not found

Magnesium Oxide

Amount not found

Other Ingredients (10)

Rice FlourFiller

Rice-based ingredients carry risk of inorganic arsenic contamination (FDA and Consumer Reports). Rice accumulates arsenic from soil at higher rates than other grains. Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.

Magnesium StearateLubricant

A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production

ShellacCoating

Natural resin secreted by the lac bug, used as a coating and glazing agent for tablets and pills

Silicon DioxideAnti-caking

Fine silica powder used to prevent clumping

Carnauba WaxCoating

Hard plant wax from the carnauba palm used to glaze gummies and tablets

Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder

Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements

Croscarmellose SodiumDisintegrant

Cross-linked cellulose derivative used as a superdisintegrant

EthylcelluloseCoating

A cellulose-derived polymer used for film coating and binding.

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.