Magnesium Citrate by Metabolic Maintenance – Muscle and Nerve Support Capsules
Magnesium Citrate capsules by Metabolic Maintenance provide magnesium in its citrate form, along with a small amount of vitamin C, in a vegetarian cellulose capsule. Each capsule supplies 150 mg of magnesium and 10 mg of vitamin C as ascorbyl palmitate, making this a focused mineral supplement rather than a broad multivitamin.
This formula supports normal muscle function and everyday nutritional needs through magnesium's essential roles in the body. The 150 mg amount refers to the magnesium itself, not the total weight of the magnesium citrate compound. That distinction helps you compare the formula with other magnesium supplements and account for magnesium already present in your routine.
Key Magnesium Citrate Benefits
- Supports energy metabolism by providing magnesium needed for the reactions that help cells use energy from food.
- Supports nerve function and coordinated muscle activity through magnesium's role in normal electrical signaling and mineral movement.
- Contributes to bone health through magnesium's structural role, while providing a small amount of vitamin C for normal connective tissue maintenance.
How Magnesium Citrate Works
Magnesium helps enzymes carry out their work and interacts with ATP, the molecule cells use to transfer energy. These processes connect mineral nutrition with the everyday work of muscles and other tissues. Magnesium also helps regulate the movement of calcium and potassium across cell membranes, supporting normal communication between nerves and muscles.
The citrate form supplies magnesium for these nutritional functions. It is not a stimulant, and supporting energy metabolism is different from promising an immediate feeling of increased energy. Total intake from food and other supplements remains important when deciding how this capsule fits your needs.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Magnesium: Helps cells use ATP and supports the mineral movements involved in normal nerve signaling, muscle contraction, and relaxation. Supplied here as magnesium citrate, it also contributes to bone structure. These interconnected functions make magnesium relevant to everyday muscle, nerve, and skeletal nutrition.
- Vitamin C: Supports normal collagen formation, which helps maintain connective tissues, and participates in antioxidant defenses. This formula supplies it as ascorbyl palmitate. Its 10 mg contribution complements the magnesium-focused formula rather than replacing vitamin C-rich foods or a broader nutritional plan.
Magnesium Citrate Is Formulated For
- Adults working with a healthcare professional to supplement dietary magnesium intake.
- People comparing a focused vegetarian magnesium supplement with multi-ingredient mineral formulas.
- Adults seeking magnesium for normal muscle, nerve, and energy-related nutritional support.
Supplements support your health but do not replace a balanced diet. Always check with your healthcare practitioner if you have doubts about a new supplement. Or you may book a FREE product consultation with Holistic Health Partners, led by Carolyn Mulally BS, RN, HN-BC. You may also wish to explore our other Magnesium, Bone Joint and Muscle Support Supplements, and Metabolic Maintenance Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Use as directed by your healthcare professional.
Serving Size: 1 Capsule
Servings Per Container: 120-capsule bottle: 120; 240-capsule bottle: 240
Vitamin C (as Ascorbyl Palmitate) ... 10 mg
Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) ... 150 mg
Other Ingredients: Vegetarian Cellulose Capsule
Does Not Contain: Egg free
Gluten free
Free of nuts
Dairy free
Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions About Magnesium Citrate
What are the benefits of Magnesium Citrate?
Magnesium Citrate by Metabolic Maintenance supplies magnesium for normal muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism, and bone structure. Each capsule provides 150 mg of magnesium, plus 10 mg of vitamin C as ascorbyl palmitate. Magnesium helps enzymes use the energy carried by ATP, while vitamin C supports normal collagen formation. This is focused nutritional support, not a promise of immediate relaxation, increased energy, or a particular physical result.
Who should take Magnesium Citrate?
This formula is an option for adults whose healthcare professional recommends additional magnesium alongside their usual diet. It offers magnesium citrate in a vegetarian cellulose capsule rather than a powder or a broad multivitamin blend. The label lists egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free attributes. Your practitioner should review your total magnesium intake, kidney function, and medications before recommending it. The label directs you to use it as directed by your healthcare professional.
Are there any side effects of taking Magnesium Citrate?
Supplemental magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramping. Excessive intake can cause serious toxicity, with greater risk when kidney function is impaired. Magnesium can reduce absorption of certain antibiotics and oral bisphosphonates; ask your pharmacist about dose spacing. Diuretics and proton pump inhibitors can alter magnesium status. The label states: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. Consult your healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
How does Magnesium Citrate support overall health?
Magnesium supports processes shared by many tissues rather than serving only one area of the body. It helps cells use ATP, participates in normal nerve signaling and muscle activity, and contributes to bone structure. This formula adds 150 mg of magnesium per capsule to your dietary intake. Its 10 mg of vitamin C contributes to normal connective tissue nutrition. A varied diet remains important because this focused supplement does not supply the full range of nutrients your body needs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
