Magnesium Citrate by Now Foods – Nervous System Support Magnesium Capsules
Magnesium Citrate capsules by Now Foods supply magnesium in a fully reacted citrate form for adults seeking focused mineral support. This vegetarian magnesium supplement provides 400 mg of elemental magnesium per three-capsule serving, with 120- and 240-capsule bottle options.
Elemental magnesium is the magnesium itself, rather than the weight of the whole citrate compound. That distinction matters when comparing labels: the larger citrate amount shown in the facts panel is not an additional dose of magnesium. Both bottle sizes deliver the same labeled magnesium amount, although their other ingredients differ. Check the size-specific information below when choosing your bottle.
Key Magnesium Citrate Benefits
- Supports normal muscle function by supplying a mineral involved in muscle contraction and the movement of minerals across cell membranes.
- Provides nutritional nervous system support through magnesium's role in transmitting nerve signals and maintaining normal communication between nerves and muscles.
- Supports cellular energy production and bone mineralization, helping maintain everyday processes that depend on an adequate magnesium intake.
How Magnesium Citrate Works
Magnesium helps enzymes perform chemical reactions throughout the body. Its contribution to enzyme function includes reactions that help cells use energy from food and assemble proteins. These are normal nutritional roles, not a stimulant effect or a promise of an immediate change in how you feel.
Magnesium also helps regulate the movement of calcium and potassium across cell membranes. Those mineral movements are part of how nerves carry messages and muscles contract. In bone, magnesium contributes to the mineral framework. A single mineral therefore supports several connected systems without being a separate, specialized formula for each one.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Magnesium: Supplied as magnesium citrate, a soluble form that provides magnesium for absorption in the digestive tract. Once absorbed, magnesium helps cells use energy and supports normal nerve signaling and muscle contraction. The citrate form identifies the mineral source; it does not change the amount of elemental magnesium declared per serving.
Magnesium Citrate Is Formulated For
- Adults who want a single-mineral capsule rather than a broad multivitamin or a powdered drink.
- Vegetarian or vegan adults comparing magnesium sources and checking the complete ingredient list for their chosen bottle size.
- Adults reviewing their total supplemental magnesium with a practitioner: this product's 400 mg serving exceeds the adult supplemental upper limit of 350 mg daily and warrants individualized guidance.
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 Now Foods Supplements and Vitamins collections.
Recommendation: Take 3 capsules daily, preferably in divided doses, with food.
Serving Size: 3 Veg Capsules
Servings Per Container: 120-capsule bottle: 40; 240-capsule bottle: 80
120-capsule bottle:
Magnesium (elemental) (from 2,667 mg Magnesium Citrate) ... 400 mg
240-capsule bottle:
Magnesium (from 2,665 mg Magnesium Citrate) ... 400 mg
Other Ingredients: 120-capsule bottle: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Ascorbyl Palmitate and Silicon Dioxide.
240-capsule bottle: Hypromellose (cellulose capsule), Stearic Acid (vegetable source) and Silicon Dioxide.
Does Not Contain: 120-capsule bottle: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients.
240-capsule bottle: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
120-capsule bottle: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
240-capsule bottle: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Additional magnesium precautions: Supplemental magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramping. Impaired kidney function increases the risk of magnesium toxicity. Magnesium can reduce absorption of oral bisphosphonates and tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics; ask a pharmacist about separating doses. Diuretics and proton pump inhibitors can affect magnesium status. The 400 mg serving exceeds the adult supplemental upper limit of 350 mg daily; discuss use and other magnesium sources with your healthcare practitioner.
Frequently Asked Questions About Magnesium Citrate
What are the benefits of Magnesium Citrate?
Now Foods Magnesium Citrate provides magnesium for normal muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism and bone mineralization. Its three-capsule serving supplies 400 mg of elemental magnesium, with citrate identifying the form that carries the mineral. This is a focused magnesium supplement rather than a multivitamin. Choosing it should depend on your overall intake and tolerance, not on an expectation that a larger mineral dose automatically produces greater benefits.
Who should take Magnesium Citrate?
This product is labeled for adults only and offers vegetarian/vegan capsules in 120- and 240-capsule bottles. It suits adults considering a focused magnesium source after reviewing their food intake, other supplements and medications. The label directs three capsules daily, preferably in divided doses, with food. Because that serving supplies 400 mg of magnesium, above the adult supplemental upper limit of 350 mg daily, discuss whether this amount fits your needs with your practitioner.
Are there any side effects of taking Magnesium Citrate?
Magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramping; impaired kidney function increases toxicity risk. Caution: For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. Review the bottle-specific allergen exclusions above. Magnesium can reduce absorption of oral bisphosphonates and tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics; ask a pharmacist about dose spacing. Diuretics and proton pump inhibitors can affect magnesium status. Review the 400 mg serving and other magnesium sources with your practitioner.
How does Magnesium Citrate support overall health?
Magnesium contributes to everyday processes rather than serving only one part of the body. It helps enzymes use energy, supports the movement of minerals needed for nerve messages and muscle contraction, and contributes to bone structure. Now Foods supplies this mineral as citrate in capsules. The two bottle sizes have the same 400 mg magnesium serving but different other ingredients, so review the correct label details rather than assuming every bottle is identical.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
