{"title":"Magnesium Citrate","description":"\u003csection class=\"collection-content\" id=\"magnesium-citrate\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"magnesium-citrate\"\u003eMagnesium Citrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"magnesium-citrate-lead\"\u003eMagnesium citrate is magnesium bound to citric acid. It is one of the more readily absorbed everyday forms of magnesium and a common choice for general wellbeing. Like all magnesium, it plays a role in normal muscle and nervous-system function and contributes to normal energy levels. At Elite Supps, citrate features in our multi-form magnesium blends. Free shipping on orders over $150 AUD.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"what-is-magnesium-citrate\"\u003eWhat is magnesium citrate?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium citrate is magnesium bound to citric acid - the same mild organic acid found naturally in citrus fruit. Pairing magnesium with citrate makes it more soluble in water than basic forms like magnesium oxide, and solubility is one of the things that helps a mineral be absorbed. That is why citrate is often described as a well-absorbed, everyday form of magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium itself is an essential mineral the body uses in hundreds of processes, including normal muscle function, normal nervous-system function, and the maintenance of normal energy levels. Because magnesium on its own is poorly absorbed, the form it is bound to matters - and citrate is one of the better-absorbed options at a sensible price point. For a side-by-side of every form, see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/types-of-magnesium\"\u003etypes of magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"magnesium-citrate-and-absorption\"\u003eMagnesium citrate and absorption\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headline reason people choose citrate is absorption. Bound to citric acid, magnesium citrate dissolves readily and is generally well taken up compared with inorganic forms such as oxide, which has a high magnesium content by weight but is poorly absorbed. Source: National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, Magnesium Fact Sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms, citrate is a reasonable middle-ground form: better absorbed than oxide, more affordable than some chelated forms, and widely available. It is a sensible everyday choice for general wellbeing, and it works well inside a multi-form magnesium blend, where it sits alongside gentler forms like glycinate to give broad coverage in a single serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth knowing about citrate: at higher doses it draws water into the digestive tract, which means it is gentler in moderation but can loosen stools if you take a lot of it. This is simply a property of the form. If your priority is the gentlest possible daily magnesium, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-glycinate\"\u003emagnesium glycinate\u003c\/a\u003e is the softer option; if you want broad coverage, a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-complex\"\u003emagnesium complex\u003c\/a\u003e blends several forms together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"citrate-vs-other-forms-of-magnesium\"\u003eCitrate vs other forms of magnesium\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrate vs glycinate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Both are well absorbed. Glycinate is the gentler of the two and the more common pick for daily evening routines and sensitive stomachs. Citrate is a well-absorbed, affordable everyday form. Many people are perfectly happy with either; the full comparison is here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate\"\u003emagnesium glycinate vs citrate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrate vs oxide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Oxide is cheaper and higher in elemental magnesium by weight, but it is poorly absorbed. Citrate is the better-absorbed, more usable everyday form. If you are choosing between the two, citrate is generally the more sensible pick for absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitrate vs blends.\u003c\/strong\u003e A magnesium complex combines citrate with other forms - often glycinate and others - so you get the absorption of citrate plus the gentleness of glycinate in one product. If you like citrate but want broader coverage, a blend is the practical answer. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-complex\"\u003emagnesium complex\u003c\/a\u003e range, where citrate appears alongside other well-absorbed forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"who-magnesium-citrate-suits\"\u003eWho magnesium citrate suits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCitrate suits people who want a well-absorbed, affordable everyday magnesium and are happy with a form that is more readily taken up than oxide. It is a fine all-round choice for general wellbeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a sensitive stomach or want the gentlest possible daily form, glycinate is the softer option. If you want one product that covers several forms at once, a complex blend is the practical choice. At Elite Supps, the most straightforward way to get citrate today is inside one of our multi-form blends, which pair citrate with gentler forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"how-to-take-magnesium-citrate\"\u003eHow to take magnesium citrate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the label on your chosen product. As a guide, the Australian recommended dietary intake for magnesium for adults is set by the NHMRC, and supplements are designed to top up dietary intake rather than replace food. Magnesium-rich foods such as leafy greens, nuts, seeds, wholegrains and legumes do much of the work - see \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/foods-high-in-magnesium\"\u003efoods high in magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTiming.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no strict rule. Take it consistently, with or without food. Taking magnesium with a meal can make it gentler on the stomach. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/when-to-take-magnesium\"\u003ewhen to take magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e for the morning-versus-night breakdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on tolerance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because citrate draws water into the digestive tract, very high intakes can loosen stools. Staying at the dose on the label keeps this in check for most people. If you find any magnesium disagrees with you, glycinate is the gentler form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"shop-magnesium-at-elite-supps\"\u003eShop magnesium at Elite Supps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElite does not currently stock a single-form magnesium citrate. The most practical way to get citrate is inside one of our multi-form magnesium blends, which pair citrate with gentler, well-absorbed forms:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/products\/multi-mag\"\u003eSwitch Nutrition Multi-Mag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - multi-form magnesium blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/products\/triple-magnesium-jar\"\u003ePillar Performance Triple Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - three-form blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/products\/nexus-triple-mag\"\u003eNexus Triple Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - three-form blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/products\/quadruple-magnesium\"\u003eEmrald Labs Quadruple Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e - four-form blend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-complex\"\u003eBrowse the full Magnesium Complex range -\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-supplements\"\u003eSee all Magnesium Supplements -\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"related-guides-and-collections\"\u003eRelated guides and collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-supplements\"\u003eMagnesium Supplements (pillar)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/collections\/magnesium-complex\"\u003eMagnesium Complex\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/types-of-magnesium\"\u003eTypes of Magnesium\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/magnesium-glycinate-vs-citrate\"\u003eMagnesium Glycinate vs Citrate\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.elitesupps.com.au\/blogs\/news\/magnesium-benefits\"\u003eMagnesium Benefits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"triple-magnesium-jar","title":"Triple Magnesium","description":"Pillar Performance Triple Magnesium is a one of a kind advanced potent recovery powder formulated with three select forms of bioavailable magnesium, providing multi-action support for neuromuscular function and recovery! 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