Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium is one of the body's most important minerals. It is required as a co-factor in hundreds of enzymatic processes within cells (16). It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, promotes a healthy cardiovascular function, supports a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. Magnesium also helps maintain blood sugar and blood pressure levels already within normal range, and it is known to be involved in energy metabolism and protein synthesis (17,18).
Magnesium is a major factor in relaxing the smooth muscles within the blood vessels, thereby reducing peripheral vascular resistance and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system (19-21). Magnesium also affects circulating levels of norepinephrine and the synthesis of serotonin and nitric oxide (16,22-24).
Magnesium positively influences the bone mineral matrix and its ability to metabolize minerals needed for repair and rebuilding (25,26). The scientific literature documents the need for a wide range of minerals, including calcium and magnesium, that are vital to maintaining strong, healthy bones.
A review of assimilation studies suggests that the citrate salt of magnesium is the best absorbed into the bloodstream (69,70). Magnesium citrate, however, is comprised of only 16% magnesium, and the recommended intake of elemental magnesium is 300 mg to 800 mg a day (71,72).
References
16. J Bone Miner Res. 1998 Apr;13(4):749-58.
17. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;45:1305-12.
18. Clinica Chimica Acta 2000;294:1-26.
19. Ann Pharmacother. 2002 Feb;36(2):255-60.
20. Br J Sports Med. 2006 Sep;40(9):773-8.
21. Congest Heart Fail. 2006 Jan-Feb;12(1):9-13
22. Clin Neurosci. 1998;5(1):24-7.
23. Angiology. 1994 Jul;45(7):637-45.
24. Magnes Res. 2006 Jun;19(2):113-22.
25. Nutr Rev. 1995 Sep;53(9 Pt 2):S23-S27.
26. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1998 Aug;83(8):2742-8.
69. Magnes Res. 2003 Sep;16(3):183-91.
70. J Am Coll Nutr. 1990 Feb;9(1):48-55.
71. Fortschr Med. 1990 Sep 30;108(28):539-42.
72. Br J Nutr. 1997 Nov;78(5):737-50.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 100
Amount Per Serving
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 160 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, vegetable stearate.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Dosage and Use
Take one capsule one to two times daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Can be taken all at once or in divided doses.
Caution:
If taken in high doses, magnesium may have a laxative effect. If this occurs, divide dosing, reduce intake, or discontinue product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Magnesium is a major factor in relaxing the smooth muscles within the blood vessels, thereby reducing peripheral vascular resistance and promoting a healthy cardiovascular system (19-21). Magnesium also affects circulating levels of norepinephrine and the synthesis of serotonin and nitric oxide (16,22-24).
Magnesium positively influences the bone mineral matrix and its ability to metabolize minerals needed for repair and rebuilding (25,26). The scientific literature documents the need for a wide range of minerals, including calcium and magnesium, that are vital to maintaining strong, healthy bones.
A review of assimilation studies suggests that the citrate salt of magnesium is the best absorbed into the bloodstream (69,70). Magnesium citrate, however, is comprised of only 16% magnesium, and the recommended intake of elemental magnesium is 300 mg to 800 mg a day (71,72).
References
16. J Bone Miner Res. 1998 Apr;13(4):749-58.
17. Am J Clin Nutr 1987;45:1305-12.
18. Clinica Chimica Acta 2000;294:1-26.
19. Ann Pharmacother. 2002 Feb;36(2):255-60.
20. Br J Sports Med. 2006 Sep;40(9):773-8.
21. Congest Heart Fail. 2006 Jan-Feb;12(1):9-13
22. Clin Neurosci. 1998;5(1):24-7.
23. Angiology. 1994 Jul;45(7):637-45.
24. Magnes Res. 2006 Jun;19(2):113-22.
25. Nutr Rev. 1995 Sep;53(9 Pt 2):S23-S27.
26. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1998 Aug;83(8):2742-8.
69. Magnes Res. 2003 Sep;16(3):183-91.
70. J Am Coll Nutr. 1990 Feb;9(1):48-55.
71. Fortschr Med. 1990 Sep 30;108(28):539-42.
72. Br J Nutr. 1997 Nov;78(5):737-50.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings Per Container 100
Amount Per Serving
Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) 160 mg
Other ingredients: gelatin, vegetable stearate.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Dosage and Use
Take one capsule one to two times daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Can be taken all at once or in divided doses.
Caution:
If taken in high doses, magnesium may have a laxative effect. If this occurs, divide dosing, reduce intake, or discontinue product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
