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Magnesium Citrate 850 mg

1 Softgel · 120 servings · $0.08/serving

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Ingredients (2)

Magnesium Citrate

100%

Dose

850 mg

Target

100–400 mg

Form

Standard

Magnesium

100%

Dose

125 mg

Target

100–400 mg

Form

Not listed

Other Ingredients (6)

Caramel ColorColor

Class III and IV caramel colors contain 4-methylimidazole (4-MEI), classified by IARC as Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans) in 2011 (Monograph Vol. 101). California Prop 65 lists 4-MEI as a known carcinogen; products delivering >29 mcg/day require a cancer warning label. NTP TR-535 (2007) found 4-MEI caused lung tumors in mice. Major cola brands (Coca-Cola, Pepsi) voluntarily reformulated 2012-2014 to reduce 4-MEI below California thresholds. Because labels never specify Class I (sugar + heat only, safer) vs Class III/IV (ammonia-process, contains 4-MEI), consumers cannot verify which they're consuming. Combined with the additive's purely cosmetic purpose, the risk:benefit ratio is unfavorable for any supplement.

Rice Bran OilCarrier

An oil pressed from rice bran, used as a carrier and emollient

Calcium CarbonateBuffer

Common calcium salt used as a buffering agent, filler, or mineral fortification in supplements

GelatinCapsule

Protein derived from collagen, used in traditional capsule shells

Sunflower LecithinEmulsifier

Non-GMO, non-allergenic emulsifier derived from sunflower seeds

GlycerinHumectant

Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids

How to Take It

Best taken in the evening

Magnesium citrate pulls water into the bowel — mildly laxative at higher doses. Evening suits that; split the dose or switch to glycinate if it's too much.

With or without food
Space it a couple of hours from Iron and Calcium

On the label

Take 1 softgel daily.

General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.

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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. studied 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.

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