The short answer · Bowel regularity
Take magnesium citrate for bowel regularity. This is the one to buy.

NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets
4.8· 21,122 ratings· $0.19/serving
Magnesium Citrate 400 mg — inside the studied 250-500 mg window
Of 2,583 products scored for Bowel regularity, NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 86. Magnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
The form“Why Magnesium Citrate — not Triphala?”Evidence Strong evidence
Magnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
- Magnesium CitrateThe pick
Strong evidence · 400 mg
Well-absorbed magnesium bound to citric acid; more bioavailable than oxide but mildly laxative at higher doses — the common workhorse for general repletion.
- Triphala
Moderate evidence · 1 g
Ayurvedic three-fruit blend (amalaki, bibhitaki, haritaki); traditionally used as a digestive tonic and gentle laxative with antioxidant properties.
The dose“Is the dose actually effective?”Dose fit 81
Magnesium Citrate at 400 mg lands inside the studied 250-500 mg window.
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NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets ranks #1 for Bowel regularity with a DoseRank score of 86. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 2,583 products scored for this outcome.
Magnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
Magnesium Citrate at 400 mg lands inside the studied 250-500 mg window. DoseRank scores this product's dose fit at 81 out of 100.
NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets works out at $0.19 per serving. $0.19 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.12 per serving.
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