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Magnesium Citrate

Magnesium citrate is a magnesium salt of citric acid. It is a common form of magnesium in supplements and, in larger amounts, is used as a laxative.

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What do ordinary foods contribute?

These NIH food-table values describe magnesium from food, not magnesium citrate added as a supplement. Portions refer to the food in the state listed. 1

Pumpkin seeds, roasted

156 mg1 ozA seed serving from the NIH table. 1

Almonds, dry roasted

80 mg1 ozA nut serving from the NIH table. 1

Spinach, boiled

78 mg½ cupThe amount refers to cooked spinach. 1

Black beans, cooked

60 mg½ cupThe amount refers to cooked beans. 1

How much magnesium is the daily reference?

The DGE gives estimated adequate total intakes of 350 mg daily for adult men and 300 mg for adult women, including pregnancy and breastfeeding. These are totals from the diet, not amounts to add on top of food as a supplement. 2

Sources

  1. Magnesium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals NIH Office of Dietary Supplements