Magnesium citrate is a salt, an ionic compound, which contains positive magnesium ions and negative citrate ions, the same negative ions that form citric acid when combined with positive hydrogen ions. It is found as an active ingredient in many commercially available laxatives and is milder than some of the other magnesium compounds. Magnesium citrate causes the intestines to release water into the stool, softening it and relieving constipation and irregularity. For this reason, magnesium citrate is the most common type of magnesium supplement and is the recommended choice for most problems and deficiencies.
Natural Vitality CALM also offers supplements with a combination of magnesium carbonate and magnesium glycinate. Magnesium citrate works best on an empty stomach and should always be followed by a full glass of water or juice (eight ounces or 250 ml) to help the magnesium citrate be absorbed properly and help prevent any complications. What is the source of magnesium citrate? Magnesium is naturally derived from limestone, while citrate is produced by fermentation of corn dextrose. Aspartate, Glyincate and Malate are synthetic, while Ascorbyl palmitate is derived from the fermentation of corn dextrose and palm oil. Under normal conditions for healthy people, excessive intake of magnesium citrate does not pose a health risk because the kidneys remove excess magnesium from the bloodstream. Most Natural Vitality Calm powders contain magnesium carbonate along with citric acid; this forms a magnesium citrate solution when combined with water. If you take a magnesium supplement every day, but your body cannot easily assimilate and use the magnesium compound, you will miss out on all the health-promoting benefits.
For example, magnesium oxide (CAS 1309-48- and magnesium citrate (CAS 7779-25-1; 3344-18-1 (anhydrous)) are two compounds often used in human consumption. The upper limit of tolerance (UTL) for magnesium in supplement form for adults is 350 mg of elemental magnesium per day, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
