The short answer · Constipation
Take magnesium citrate for constipation. 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 300-1000 mg window
Of 12,070 products scored for Constipation, NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 87. Magnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
The form“Why Magnesium Citrate — not Magnesium Oxide or Aloe Vera?”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.
- Magnesium Oxide
Strong evidence · 500 mg
High-elemental-content magnesium form (60% Mg by weight) but poorly absorbed and strongly laxative — typically used as a stool softener, not for systemic magnesium repletion.
- Aloe Vera
Moderate evidence · 250 mg
Succulent plant gel used topically to soothe skin and orally as a mild digestive aid; the inner-leaf gel is the tolerated form, while the outer latex is a harsh laxative.
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NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets ranks #1 for Constipation with a DoseRank score of 87. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 12,070 products scored for this outcome.
Magnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
Magnesium Citrate at 400 mg lands inside the studied 300-1000 mg window. DoseRank scores this product's dose fit at 70 out of 100.
NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets works out at $0.19 per serving. $0.19 per serving — low price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.06 per serving.
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