Magnesium Citrate Softgels by NOW Foods
Prefer not to swallow large, dry magnesium tablets? Then these magnesium citrate softgels are a pleasant alternative. Three softgels provide 400 mg of elemental magnesium from four forms combined: citrate, glycinate, malate, and oxide, dissolved in an oil base. That is 107% of the reference intake per day. The bottle contains 180 softgels, enough for 60 days.
Four magnesium forms in a softgel
Most magnesium supplements choose a single form. These softgels combine magnesium citrate, glycinate, malate, and oxide. Glycinate is magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine, malate is magnesium bound to malic acid. Magnesium contributes, among other things, to a normal energy-yielding metabolism and to the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Softgel with an oil base, the difference with a tablet
The four forms are processed in liquid rice bran oil within a soft capsule. The practical difference is especially noticeable when swallowing: a smooth softgel slides down more easily than a large, pressed magnesium tablet. This makes these magnesium softgels the logical choice if you have difficulty with large tablets. Per daily dose of 3 softgels, they provide about 20 kcal and 2 grams of fat, a negligible amount within a normal diet.
How to use the softgels in practice
Take 3 softgels per day, preferably divided over meals, for example one with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Magnesium can have a slightly laxative effect in a high dose. Magnesium contributes to the normal functioning of the muscles and to the reduction of fatigue and tiredness.
Important to know, not vegan
The softgel shell is made of beef gelatin (BSE-free). These softgels are therefore not suitable for vegetarians or vegans. If you want a completely plant-based alternative within the same brand, choose the Magnesium Citrate tablets or the pure Magnesium Citrate Powder from NOW Foods. Those who have no objection to gelatin get the broadest magnesium profile from the assortment with these softgels. Not produced with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or sesame. You do not need to measure anything or dissolve anything, you simply take three softgels divided over your meals. Keep in mind that natural color variation and a slight oil separation are normal and say nothing about the quality.