What dose of Magnesium Citrate is effective for Magnesium status?

Magnesium Citrate at 450 mg lands inside the studied 200-500 mg window. DoseRank scores this product's dose fit at 86 out of 100.

How much does the best Magnesium status supplement cost?

NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder, 8 oz (227 g) works out at $0.16 per serving. $0.16 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.13 per serving.

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The short answer · Magnesium status

Take magnesium citrate for magnesium status. This is the one to buy.

NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder, 8 oz (227 g)

4.6· 9,843 ratings· $0.16/serving

DoseRank score86

Magnesium Citrate 450 mg — inside the studied 200-500 mg window

Of 3,590 products scored for Magnesium status, NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder, 8 oz (227 g) ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 86. Magnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.

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Cheaper alternative$0.08 per servingNOW Foods, Magnesium Caps, 400 mg, 180 Veg Capsules

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The form“Why Magnesium Citrate — not Magnesium Bisglycinate or Magnesium Glycinate?”

Magnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.

Magnesium CitrateThe pick
Strong evidence · 450 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 Bisglycinate
Strong evidence · 300 mg
Chelated magnesium bound to glycine. Best-absorbed common form and gentle on digestion - the default first pick for sleep latency.
Magnesium Glycinate
Strong evidence · 350 mg
Magnesium chelated to glycine (the bisglycinate chelate); well-absorbed and gentle on digestion, a popular form for relaxation and sleep support.

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The dose“Is the dose actually effective?”

Magnesium Citrate at 450 mg lands inside the studied 200-500 mg window.

Magnesium Citrate

Studied window 200-500 mg · this pick 450 mg

The ranking“Why should I trust this pick?”

Strong trust signals — consistently high marks from verified buyer ratings. Each product gets a DoseRank score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value. Retailer links may be affiliate links — the scoring model decides placement, never payment from a brand.

3,590 products scored
Never paid placement
Evidence level: Strong · 92
364 brands
20 ingredients

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The price“Can I do better than $0.16 a serving?”

$0.16 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.13 per serving.

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Nutricost, Magnesium Glycinate, Unflavored , 8.9 oz (250 g)Score 86 · $0.13/serving
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Micro Ingredients, Magnesium Glycinate, 240 Vegetarian Capsules (175 mg per Capsule)Score 85 · $0.15/serving
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Why not the absolute cheapest? The DoseRank score also weighs clinical strength, evidence, dose fit and trust — the very cheapest listings rarely hold up everywhere else.

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The #1 pick is $0.16 a serving.

NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder, 8 oz (227 g) — in stock at a tracked retailer.

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NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder, 8 oz (227 g) ranks #1 for Magnesium status with a DoseRank score of 86. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 3,590 products scored for this outcome.

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