The short answer · Muscle cramps
Take magnesium malate for muscle cramps. This is the one to buy.
Source Naturals, Magnesium Malate, 360 Tablets (1,250 mg per Tablet)
4.8· 15,312 ratings· $0.28/serving
Magnesium Malate 425 mg — higher than the studied 200-400 mg window
Of 5,190 products scored for Muscle cramps, Source Naturals, Magnesium Malate, 360 Tablets (1,250 mg per Tablet) ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 85. Magnesium Malate has moderate human evidence for this outcome.
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The form“Why Magnesium Malate — not Magnesium Taurate or Magnesium Bisglycinate?”Evidence Moderate evidence
Magnesium Malate has moderate human evidence for this outcome.
- Magnesium MalateThe pick
Moderate evidence · 425 mg
Magnesium chelated to malic acid, a Krebs-cycle intermediate; a well-tolerated form often chosen for energy support and muscle fatigue rather than as a laxative.
- Magnesium Taurate
Moderate evidence · 200 mg
Magnesium chelated to taurine; taurine's calming, cardiovascular properties make this form a popular pick for heart health and blood pressure alongside magnesium repletion.
- Magnesium Bisglycinate
Moderate evidence · 300 mg
Chelated magnesium bound to glycine. Best-absorbed common form and gentle on digestion - the default first pick for sleep latency.
The dose“Is the dose actually effective?”Dose fit 90
Magnesium Malate at 425 mg is higher than the studied 200-400 mg window.
Magnesium Malate
Studied window 200-400 mg · this pick 425 mg
The ranking“Why should I trust this pick?”Trust 95
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.
- 5,190 products scored
- Never paid placement
- Evidence level: Moderate · 78
- 484 brands
- 21 ingredients
The price“Can I do better than $0.28 a serving?”Value 66
$0.28 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome. The cheapest ranked pick here is $0.15 per serving.
- 10Micro Ingredients, Magnesium Glycinate, 240 Vegetarian Capsules (175 mg per Capsule)Score 84 · $0.15/servingiHerb
- 8Nutricost, Magnesium Malate, Unflavored, 10.7 oz (300 g)Score 85 · $0.15/servingiHerb
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 $0.28 a serving.Source Naturals, Magnesium Malate, 360 Tablets (1,250 mg per Tablet) — in stock at a tracked retailer.
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Source Naturals, Magnesium Malate, 360 Tablets (1,250 mg per Tablet) ranks #1 for Muscle cramps with a DoseRank score of 85. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 5,190 products scored for this outcome.
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