Now Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 120 Veg Capsules

NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate – 400 mg magnesium in three capsules

NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate is a food supplement that provides magnesium as magnesium citrate. The daily dose of three vegetable capsules contains 400 mg of magnesium, obtained from 2,667 mg of magnesium citrate, which is 107% of the nutrient reference value. The bottle contains 120 capsules, or 40 daily doses. Magnesium citrate is a compound of magnesium and citric acid; according to NOW Foods, the product uses a fully reacted mineral compound. The capsules are suitable for vegetarians and vegans and the formula is simple: besides magnesium citrate, the capsule contains only a few excipients.

Magnesium

• Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
• Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance.
• Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
• Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.

How to use?

Take 3 capsules a day, preferably in divided doses (for example one capsule with each main meal) and with food. Swallow the capsules with a glass of water or another drink. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also take other food supplements containing magnesium, take their amount into account. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before long-term use. After opening, close the bottle tightly and store it in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 400 mg magnesium – in three capsules, 107% NRV.
• Magnesium citrate – 2,667 mg of the compound of magnesium and citric acid per daily dose.
• 3 capsules a day – 120 capsules last for 40 days.
• In divided doses – convenient to take with meals.
• Vegetable capsule – suitable for vegetarians and vegans; halal, kosher and non-GMO.
• NOW Foods – a family-owned company since 1968, manufacturing under a GMP quality system.

Who is it for?

NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate is intended for adults who want to supplement their daily diet with magnesium. We get magnesium from food mainly from wholegrain products, legumes, nuts, seeds and green vegetables; a food supplement is a convenient way to get extra magnesium on days when these foods are scarce on the menu. The vegetable capsule also makes the product suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The product is not intended for children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult a physician before use.

Ingredients, quality and storage

Besides magnesium citrate, the product contains a capsule shell made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid and the anti-caking agent silicon dioxide. The product may contain traces of wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nuts and sesame, because the same facility also processes raw materials containing these allergens. Natural colour variation of the capsule contents may occur. NOW Foods is a family-owned company from the United States that has been making food supplements since 1968; the country of origin is the United States of America. According to NOW Foods, the bottle is made entirely from recycled plastic. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.