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Best Magnesium Supplements
Standout Picks
Criteria Used for Evaluation
Ease of Use
When it comes to these types of products, you want something that it going to be enjoyable to take.
If the pills are too big or they require you to take it more than once a day, it means that you are going to be less likely to stick to a daily routine to get the all of the added benefits. One of the very first things that we looked at when considering a brand was how many pills or capsules that you are required to take per day. One capsule was typically ideal because it means that there is going to be less of a chance that it is going to upset your stomach, and it is going to be something that you won’t mind taking every morning. We also were drawn to capsule options because users will have the option to crack them open. If you really hate taking pills, we suggest trying a capsule design, and then cracking it open and pouring it into your morning smoothie, cup of coffee, or applesauce to get the added benefit without the unpleasant hassle of swallowing large pills.
Taste
There is nothing worse than a vitamin that is going to leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Whether you are taking it in a tablet, pill, gummy, or powdered form, there is always going to be that chance that a very bitter flavor will travel back up your tongue and linger there all day. This negative side effect is one of the most common reasons that users tend to stop taking a vitamin. One thing that we looked at when we were considering a brand was whether or not users felt that it left a bad taste in their mouth. For the most part, there were typically very few users complaining about a bad aftertaste (the most common side effect that we found was stomachache). So, when you are selecting a product from the list above, you can feel confident that none of them have any complaints from past users that they gave them a bad taste in their mouth that followed through throughout the day.
Potency
How many milligrams are found in a single serving are going to tell you quite a few things about what you can expect from a product.
While common sense tells us that the more potent a formula is, it means that users are going to really feel the positive results. However, products that tend to give you over 100 percent of your daily recommended dosage can come with some unpleasant side effects as well. From what we found, products that offered users over 250mg per serving also has a higher number of previous users that claimed that they got an upset stomach. If you have a sensitive stomach, you might want to take it slow on amping up your dosage. What we suggest is that you opt for a brand that offers a serving size of about 200 mg. This number seems to be the average serving size that has the fewest number of users complaining about it causing them an upset stomach. From there, if you wish to amp up your dosage, you can do it slowly over time.
Size
We took two things into consideration when it came to size: the number of pills in the bottle and the size of the pills found inside of the bottle.
It’s important to note that you shouldn’t be fooled by the number of pills that are found inside a bottle. Some products claim that they have over 200 pills found inside the bottle, but that doesn’t always breakdown to 200 servings. We found one 280 pill bottle required users to take 4 pills per day, and this breaks down to just over 2 months worth of servings per bottle- which is pretty standard from what we have researched. Another thing that we found to be pretty important was pill size. Some of these pills can get pretty large in size, with some being bigger than a penny. For some, this simply is not something that they are going to be able to swallow. We made sure that if a pill was larger than a penny, it was able to be broken down to allow it to be easier to take. If you have a hard time swallow pills, gummy options, powder options, or breakable capsules are going to be one of your better solutions.
Value
As always, it is important to us to save you a little bit of money where we can.
What we found when researching these products is that the price is generally consistent across the board. They are all going to cost you pretty much the same amount of money, with just a few exceptions. Users are typically going to pay quite a bit more for formulas that are going to be easier to take, such as powder or gummy options. Options that advertise as being vegan and non-GMO typically sport a higher price tag as well, however this may be something that it going to be worth it to you. As for the more affordable options, they are going to be a little bit more difficult to take, and generally come in a tablet form rather that a crackable capsule form. Take into consideration to how well you have handled taking daily supplements. If you find that you have a hard time swallowing certain types, it may be in your best interest to select the more expensive gummy option.
Top 10 Picks
1. Doctor's Best
The reason that we picked this formula as our number one pick is because it is made to be easy to take, and the addition of amino acids means that is is going to be able to be absorbed into your bodily easily, and it will be less likely to cause gastric distress the way some of the others can.
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To take, users will need to swallow 2 tablets in the morning with a good and healthy breakfast, and plenty of water. What we did find, however, is that there were quite a few users that felt that these tablets were a bit large and difficult to swallow.
Taste
The good news here is that if you have difficulty swallowing large pills, you will have the option to crush them up and add them to smoothies. Some users even crush them up and swallow individual pieces, and it doesn’t have that terrible of a taste.
Potency
This formula is a little less potent than some of the other brands out there on the market, making it perfect for those that are concerned of taking more than they need. 2 tablets offer users 200 mg, which is 50 percent of your daily required value.
Size
One bottle offers users an impressive 240 tablets. Considering that one serving size is 2 tablets, this bottle should last you about 120 days or about 4 months.
Value
The cost of this bottle is just slightly more affordable than some of the other brands out there on the market. If you are looking for an affordable brand, this is going to be one of your better options.
Overall
What we liked most about this option is that it offers users a smart formula that is going to be absorbed into the body easily without the worry of upsetting your stomach, and it comes in at an affordable price point.
2. Nobi Nutrition
Users really like this option because it is really easy to take, and it is third party laboratory tested to ensure that it is safe, powerful, and potent. The thing that users like most about this option is that it is easy to take.
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What users like the most about this option is that they just need to take one tablet that is relatively small in the morning, and then another one in the evening if desired. There were no users that felt that this option was difficult to swallow.
Taste
The best part about this option is that many users find that it doesn’t have any aftertaste. Users can feel confident that even in you take it with a smaller meal, you won’t have to worry about a bad taste in your mouth following your throughout your day.
Potency
One tablet offers users a whopping 500 mg, which exceeds your daily recommended value by 25 percent. This means that users will only need to take one small capsule to eclipse their daily recommended dosage.
Size
One bottle offers users 60 capsules, which means that it will last for 60 days (or about 2 months), if you remember to take it every day.
Value
The cost of this bottle is just a little bit more than most. While the price tag runs about par for the course, the smaller volume of only 60 servings makes it just a tad more expensive than most.
Overall
If you are looking for something that is incredibly potent that may or may not need to be taken on a daily basis, and is something that is going to be incredibly easy to swallow, this is going to be one of your better options.
3. Natural Vitality CALM
If you don’t like the idea of swallowing a pill in the morning, you might like the gummy formula offered from Natural Vitality. This formula is nice and gentle, and is perfect kids as well as adults without upsetting your stomach.
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For kids age 4 through 12, they will simply need to take one gummy every morning. For everyone over the age of 12, they will need to take 4 gummies in the morning.
Taste
The true test here is to see if kids like the taste of this formula, and it passes with flying colors. Many users that have offered this gummy to their kids found that they really do like the taste and think that it tastes like real candy.
Potency
One gummy has 83 milligrams per piece, which is about 20 percent of an adult's daily value. Four gummies provide users about 330 mg, which adds up to about 79 percent of your daily value.
Size
One bottle will provide users with 240 gummies. If you are giving them to a child, it will last you about 240 days- which is an impressive 8 months. For adults, this bottle will last about 60 days if you take 4 gummies every morning.
Value
The cost of this bottle is significantly higher than many of the tablet forms that we have seen out there on the market. However, if you want something that is actually going to be enjoyable to take in the morning, this is going to be well worth the higher price point.
Overall
This is a perfect option for those that have difficulty taking pills, and want something that everyone in the whole family will be able to take.
4. Nature Made
This company has been in the business of making great products for over 40 years, and have been listed as the top pharmacist recommended brand by U.S. News & World Report. What we liked most about this option is that it comes from a trusted brand at an affordable price point that makes it worth a look.
Read moreEase of use
This easy small little tablet is surprisingly about half the size of a penny. Users will simply need to take one tablet in the morning, preferably with plenty of water and with a full meal to prevent any negative side effects.
Taste
From what we have gathered, there are very few users that feel that this product leaves any negative aftertaste. Due to the fact that the tablet is so small, when taken with a full breakfast you should taste nothing unpleasant on your tongue all morning.
Potency
One tablet will offer users 250 mg per one serving, which equates to about 63 percent of your daily dosage.
Size
One bottle will provide users with an impressive 200 tablets. Taking into consideration that you only need to take one per day, one bottle will last you about 200 days, or almost 7 months.
Value
This is one of the better values out there on the market. It comes in at a low price tag that will last users over half of a years, if they take one per day without missing a single day.
Overall
If you are looking for something that is going to last you quite a long time without the need to restock, and is something that is going to be incredibly easy to take, this is going to be one of your better options.
5. MgSport
This option from MgSport is made for those that are on the move and often suffer from muscle cramps. It adds a few more vitamins that athletes need to help aid in muscle health while preventing muscle cramps.
Read moreEase of use
To use this product, you will simply need to take one singular capsule at bedtime. The capsules are a little bigger than most, but they can easily be broken open and tossed into a smoothie or into your dinner to make it easier to take.
Taste
One of the best parts about this unit is that it is virtually tasteless. Swallowing the capsule whole will not leave any aftertaste in your mouth. Plus, if you decide to open the capsule, you can easily stir it into applesauce and it will not add a bitter taste.
Potency
What’s great about this option is that it offers an additional vitamin B6, D, and E for an additional boost that will make it absorb into your system and muscles much easier. One capsule will provide users with an impressive 90 percent of their daily intake.
Size
One bottle holds 60 capsules. This means that is you take one per day without skipping a day, the bottle will last you about 2 months.
Value
The cost of this bottle is pretty par for the course. It isn’t the most expensive option out there on the market, but it is far from being the least expensive.
Overall
For those that are incredibly active and often experience muscle cramps from tired and overworked muscles, this option from MgSport is going to be an excellent choice for your needs.
6. Nested Naturals
For those that are concerned about exactly that goes into your body, you will appreciate this vegan option that is brought to you from Nested Naturals. It’s also offered in a lower dosage than most so there is going to be little risk of your stomach getting upset.
Read moreEase of use
If you have a little bit of trouble swallowing large pills, you might have a little trouble taking 2 of these capsules that are recommended to be taken in the morning. If you have trouble, you can always crack them open and pour the contents into a healthy morning smoothie.
Taste
From what we could gather from previous users, this capsule virtually has no taste when it is swallowed whole, or even when it is cracked open and poured into a healthy breakfast smoothie.
Potency
What users really like more about this option is that it is made from ingredients that you can feel good about. The capsule is made from a vegan shell that doesn’t use gelatin they way some of the others do. All of the ingredients within the capsule have been tested by a third party lab, and it is considered to be non-GMO and allergen free.
Size
One bottle offers users 120 vegan capsules. Taking into consideration that you swallow two capsules per day, this bottle should last you about 2 months.
Value
The cost of this bottle is just slightly higher than other brands out there on the market, but we feel that it is well worth the slightly higher price tag based upon the quality of the ingredients found inside of this bottle.
Overall
If you are looking for something that uses high quality and vegan ingredients, this option from Nested Naturals is going to be one of your better options, if you are willing to pay the slightly higher price point.
7. Pure Micronutrients
What’s great about this option is that it is 100 percent pure, and it doesn’t have any additional fillers or unwanted vitamins and minerals that you may or may not want or need. It is also offered in a smaller dosage that will allow users to easily adjust the potency of their dose to avoid an upset stomach.
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The back of the bottle recommends that users take 2 capsules either in the morning or in the evening, and that they make sure to take it with a full glass of water. It recommends that users can take up to 6 capsules a day if they wish.
Taste
The good news here is that many users feel that these capsules are easy to swallow, and there are no users that complain that they leave a bad taste in their mouth as it begins to dissolve in their stomach.
Potency
A lower dosage per capsule means that you will have more control over the potency of your desired dosage. Two capsules provide users with 200 mg, which is about 50 percent of your daily recommended amount.
Size
One bottle offers users 180 capsules. If you take 2 capsules per day, this bottle will last you about 90 day or 3 months. Keep in mind that if you decide to raise your daily dosage, this bottle will not last you as long.
Value
The cost of this bottle is just slightly higher than some of the other products out there on the market, but higher capsule count per bottle means that it is going to last slightly longer than other options out there, making this option a good value.
Overall
If you are in the market for something that is pure and doesn’t come with any additional fillers that you might already get from your multivitamin, and you also want something that will allow you to adjust your dosage more easily, this is an excellent option.
8. Dr. Sinatra's
The very first thing that we noticed about this option from Dr. Sinatra's is that it uses four different types of magnesium that allows for great absorption into the body, and doesn’t have any additional fillers that you might not need. Users found that this option is easy to take and they can really feel the positive effects.
Read moreEase of use
This capsule is just slightly bigger than a penny, which may make it a little difficult to swallow. It is recommended that users take 2 capsules with a full meal and plenty of water.
Taste
From what we could gather from previous uses, these pills go down easy, and they will not leave a bad taste in your mouth as is begins to dissolve in your stomach. Due to the fact that it has no taste, it means that you can also crack them open and pour them into a smoothie if you have difficulty swallowing pills.
Potency
Two capsules offer users 200 mg per serving, which boils down to about 50 percent of your daily required dosage. If you feel that you want a higher dosage, simply take more than 2 capsules, but no more than 6 per day.
Size
Each bottle has 120 capsules. If you take your recommended dosage of 2 capsules per day, this bottle will last you about 60 days.
Value
The good news here is that this bottle runs pretty par for the course. It isn’t the most expensive option out there, but it isn’t the least expensive as well. It will likely set you back as much as you would spend on a pepperoni pizza.
Overall
If you are looking for something that doesn’t have any extra fillers that you may not need, this is going to be one of your better options. Users really like how well it works on reducing muscle cramps, and there were few users that felt that it upset their stomach.
9. Jigsaw Health
This option from Jigsaw Health is an incredibly powerful and potent formula that is filled with nutrients that will allow it to be absorbed into the body more easily. Users also found that this blend helps give them more energy as well.
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The bad news here is that it is offered in tablet form that cannot be cracked open and poured into a smoothie or applesauce. Plus, it is recommended that users take a whopping 4 tablets per serving.
Taste
Due to the fact that this is a slow release tablet, there is little chance that it is going to leave a bad taste in your mouth. From what we found there were no users that complained about this leaving a bad taste in their mouth.
Potency
Some users found this product so strong that it actually upset their stomach a little bit. Each serving offers users 500 mg, which is about 120 percent of their daily recommended value.
Size
One bottle holds 240 tablets. This may seem like a lot, but considering that one serving of 4 tablets means that one bottle is only going to last you about 60 day or 2 months.
Value
This is one of the most expensive products that we have found out there on the market. However, considering that it is vegan, non-GMO, and allergen free, we find that it is well worth the higher price point.
Overall
If you are looking for something that is slow release and highly effective and comes in a formula that users can feel good about taking, this product is going to be well worth the extra cost.
10. Sundown Naturals
The very first thing that we noticed about this option is that it is one of the most affordable options that we have found out there on the market. If you are curious about how your stomach will react to these products, this is an excellent place to start that won’t break the bank.
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To take this option, users will have to take 1 capsule in the morning with plenty of food and a full glass of water. Users found that they are generally small and pretty easy to swallow since they are covered with a smooth gel coating.
Taste
From what we gathered, there were no users that felt that this product left much of an aftertaste in their mouth after use. Considering that you will only need to take one capsule per serving with food, there is a very small chance it will leave a bad taste in your mouth.
Potency
One of the things that users liked about this option is that it is incredibly potent. ONe capsule offers users 500 mg, which equates to almost 120 percent of your recommended daily dosage. Keep in mind that this higher dosage may upset your stomach.
Size
There are 180 capsules found in each bottle. Considering that you only need to take one capsule per day, one bottle is going to last you an impressive 6 months.
Value
Hands down, this is the most affordable option out there by a mile. Not only is the price point almost half as much as some of the lower priced options out there, but it also will last users about twice as long.
Overall
If you are in the market for something that is incredibly affordable as well as potent and powerful, this option from Sundown Naturals is going to be one of your better choices.
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