What is magnesium citrate?
Magnesium citrate is an organically bound form of magnesium, where the mineral is chelated with citric acid. It is known for its good bioavailability and is therefore widely used in daily supplements.
Citrate is not the only form in which magnesium is available. Other organically bound variants include magnesium bisglycinate and magnesium threonate, each chosen in a different context. Citrate is often the choice for people seeking an accessible magnesium source for daily use.
What is magnesium citrate good for?
Magnesium citrate is a source of magnesium, an essential mineral involved in many bodily processes. EFSA, the European Food Safety Authority, has approved several health claims for magnesium, including:
- Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system
- Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
- Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function
- Magnesium helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue
These claims apply to magnesium as a mineral and are therefore applicable to any form that provides sufficient elemental magnesium, including citrate. Many people integrate a magnesium supplement into their daily routine, for example as part of a conscious evening ritual.
How to choose a good magnesium citrate supplement?
When choosing a magnesium citrate supplement, certain quality characteristics make a difference. Pay particular attention to these four points:
- Elemental magnesium: the amount of magnesium that is actually available per dose, not the total weight of the citrate salt.
- Clean formulation: no unnecessary fillers, artificial colours, or vague proprietary blends.
- Transparency: a clear ingredient list, with clear information about origin and production.
- Form and dosage: a capsule, tablet, or powder that fits your routine and desired daily intake.
A good magnesium citrate supplement is easy to integrate into your daily routine and lets you know exactly what you're taking.
Buy magnesium citrate at BeatsWell
At BeatsWell, you choose magnesium citrate from brands that we have carefully selected ourselves. Every supplement in the collection has been tested for purity, correct labelling, and transparent ingredient origin through our Expert Framework.
Products with fillers or unclear production do not make it into our selection. What you see here are the formulas we would choose ourselves for a daily routine. For those who want to weigh magnesium citrate against other forms, there is our broader magnesium collection with all variants side by side. Orders over €70 are shipped free of charge within the Netherlands.
