Is a higher dose always better?

No. Dose-fit rewards landing inside the range studied for the outcome — over-dosing (common with melatonin) or under-dosing both lower the score. The goal is the effective dose, not the biggest number.

What does the Value score mean?

The Value score compares a product's price per serving with clinically relevant products ranked for the same outcome. A score of 50 is the typical price; above 50 means better value than typical, while below 50 means the product costs more than typical. It is a 0–100 value signal, not a percentile.

Why is the cheapest product not #1?

Cost is only one input. The cheapest pick here is a citrate form with weaker absorption and a stock-risk flag, so it leads on Value-for-cost but trails on the composite that also weighs evidence, dose fit and availability.

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What this outcome means

Magnesium status reflects whether your body holds enough magnesium to keep nerves, muscles, and energy production running smoothly day to day. On DoseRank it maps to a defined health outcome built from human studies on serum and red-blood-cell magnesium, urinary excretion, and magnesium retention tests – data sourced from open sources and specialized resources. DoseRank is not medical advice.

Who it's for

Low on paperBlood work has flagged magnesium at or below the normal range.

Cramp-proneFrequent muscle twitches or night cramps that hint at depletion.

Higher demandHeavy sweating, athletic load, or diets that leave intake short.

Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as Magnesium Citrate and want the dose right.

Evidence level

92Strong

Magnesium Citrate – has strong public evidence. DoseRank looks at both evidence quality and formula fit. A DoseFit Score of 86 means this product's ingredient forms and doses are close to what was used in the studies behind this ranking - DoseRank weights each product ingredient.

Best ingredients

Magnesium Citrate is the best supported ingredient signal for this outcome.

Dose matchedDoseFit 86

Scores reward products dosed inside or above the studied range, not just the right ingredient. Examples: In range: Magnesium Citrate 450 mg vs 200-500 mg.

Processed

3.7k

Available

3.7k

Ingredients

Brands

362

Coverage

100%

How to read the scores

What every metric means

Each score is 0–100. Higher is better for every metric below.

CompositeThe overall DoseRank score — a weighted blend of clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value.Higher is better

ClinicalHow strongly the formula's ingredients and doses match what clinical studies used for this outcome.Higher is better

EvidenceHow much published human research backs the formula's key ingredients for this outcome — both how many studies exist and how strong they are.Higher is better

ValueHow the price per serving compares with similar products for this outcome — 50 is the typical price, higher means better value for your money.Higher is better

TrustHow well customers rate this product, with extra weight given to ratings backed by a large number of reviews.Higher is better

PopularityHow strongly this product sells compared with the other ranked products for this outcome.Higher is better

This legend covers the scores on this page — for data sources, scoring weights, and limits, read the full methodology →

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What this outcome means

Who it's for

Low on paperBlood work has flagged magnesium at or below the normal range.

Cramp-proneFrequent muscle twitches or night cramps that hint at depletion.

Higher demandHeavy sweating, athletic load, or diets that leave intake short.

Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as Magnesium Citrate and want the dose right.

Evidence level

92Strong

Best ingredients

Magnesium Citrate is the best supported ingredient signal for this outcome.

Dose matchedDoseFit 86

Scores reward products dosed inside or above the studied range, not just the right ingredient. Examples: In range: Magnesium Citrate 450 mg vs 200-500 mg.

Processed

3.7k

Available

3.7k

Ingredients

Brands

362

Coverage

100%

Relevant ingredients

Which ingredient types matter for magnesium statusOpen to see which ingredient types matter for magnesium status

2.9k products across 3 ingredient types — open to filter the ranking.

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Minerals & Trace Elements

2.8k products

Inorganic nutrients from calcium to zinc. The chemical form drives absorption – chelates and citrates usually beat cheap oxides.

Typical: , , , ...

Amino Acids & Derivatives

2 products

The building blocks of protein, taken singly for targeted effects – leucine for muscle, theanine for calm. Free-form versions absorb fast on an empty stomach.

Typical:

Vitamins

91 products

Essential micronutrients the body can't make in sufficient amounts. Fat-soluble ones (A, D, E, K) store up; water-soluble ones need regular topping-up.

Typical:

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Best products for magnesium status

Ranking by · Composite outcome score

Best overall — the composite outcome score.

Top pick · DoseRank

Why this ranks #1 for magnesium status

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

NOW Foods$0.15 / serving4.6 · 9,812Available now

Also helps with

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Why this ranks here

Evidence fitMagnesium Citrate is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
Dose fitMagnesium Citrate at 450 mg lands inside the studied 200-500 mg window.
Price / serving$0.15 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome.
AvailabilityIn stock across major retailers; 99% availability confidence.
TrustStrong trust signals — consistently high marks from verified buyer ratings.

The numbers

450 mgIn rangeinside the studied 200-500 mg window

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The rest of the ranking · DoseRank

Top 10 ranked products

NOW Foods, Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder, 8 oz (227 g)

NOW FoodsClinical89Dose fit73Popularity98$0.18/ serving

NOW Foods, Magnesium Citrate, 200 mg, 250 Tablets

NOW FoodsClinical89Dose fit82Popularity98$0.19/ serving

Nutricost, Magnesium Glycinate, Unflavored , 8.9 oz (250 g)

NutricostClinical89Dose fit67Popularity96$0.13/ serving

Solgar, Magnesium Citrate, 120 Tablets (200 mg per Tablet)

SolgarClinical89Dose fit82Popularity98$0.21/ serving

NOW Foods, Magnesium Glycinate With BioPerine®, 180 Veg Capsules

NOW FoodsClinical89Dose fit67Popularity99$0.19/ serving

KAL, Chelated Magnesium Bisglycinate, 180 Tablets (105 mg per Tablet)

KALClinical89Dose fit73Popularity98$0.25/ serving

NOW Foods, Magnesium Glycinate, 180 Tablets (100 mg per Tablet)

NOW FoodsClinical89Dose fit67Popularity100$0.21/ serving

Natural Factors, Magnesium Citrate, 360 Capsules (150 mg per Capsule)

Natural FactorsClinical89Dose fit86Popularity89$0.22/ serving

Micro Ingredients, Magnesium Glycinate, 240 Vegetarian Capsules (175 mg per Capsule)

Micro IngredientsClinical89Dose fit84Popularity91$0.15/ serving