Magnesium Citrate | 144-23-0

Products Description

Magnesium citrate (1:1) (1 magnesium atom per citrate molecule), called below by the common but ambiguous name magnesium citrate (which can also mean magnesium citrate (3:2)), is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid. It is a chemical agent used medicinally as a saline laxative and to completely empty the bowel prior to a major surgery or colonoscopy. It is also used in the pill form as a magnesium dietary supplement. It contains 11.3% magnesium by weight. Compared to magnesium citrate (3:2), it is much more water soluble, less alkaline, and contains 29.9% less magnesium by weight. As a food additive, magnesium citrate is used to regulate acidity and is known as E number E345. As a magnesium supplement the citrate form is sometimes used because it is believed to be more bio-available than other common pill forms, such as magnesium oxide. However, according to one study, magnesium gluconate is marginally more bio-available than magnesium citrate. Magnesium citrate, as a supplement in pill form, is useful for the prevention of kidney stones.

Function

1. Magnesium helps to regulate calcium transport and absorption.
2. By stimulating the secretion of calcitonin, it aids the influx of calcium into bone and promotes optimal bone mineralization.
3. Along with ATP, magnesium supports cellular energy production.
4. It also promotes nerve and muscle function.
5. This formulation offers Vitamin B6 to support the assimilation and activity of magnesium in the body.

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