How much magnesium is in a teaspoon?
A level teaspoon of approximately 3 grams provides 450 mg of elemental magnesium, or 120% of the reference intake. Half a teaspoon provides 225 mg. This allows you to adjust the amount to your needs.
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Magnesium Citrate Powder | 227 grams | NOW Foods
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Magnesium Citrate Powder by NOW Foods
Do you want magnesium without fillers, binders, or coatings? Then this magnesium citrate powder is the cleanest option. The ingredient list states exactly one thing: magnesium citrate. One level teaspoon of about 3 grams provides 450 mg of elemental magnesium, 120% of the reference intake. The container holds 227 grams, enough for about 76 servings.
A powder with zero additives
Tablets and capsules always require technical excipients: fillers to add volume, binders to hold the tablet together, and sometimes a coating. A pure powder does not need any of that. This product contains literally one ingredient and nothing else. For those who consciously avoid additives or react sensitively to them, that is a welcome feature. The magnesium citrate is also fully reacted: the magnesium and citrate are completely chemically bonded, not a loose mixture. Per teaspoon, you get 450 mg of elemental magnesium from over 3000 mg of magnesium citrate.
Self-dosing, from half to a full teaspoon
The advantage of powder over a tablet is the flexibility of dosing. A full teaspoon provides 450 mg of elemental magnesium, while half a teaspoon provides 225 mg. This allows you to gradually build up if magnesium is new to you, adjust the intake to what you already get from food, or split the dose between morning and evening. That is not possible with a fixed tablet. Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to the normal functioning of the muscles.
How to safely dissolve the powder
Mix 1 level teaspoon in at least 230 ml of cold water or another clear, cold liquid. Add the powder slowly while stirring until it is completely dissolved. The cold liquid is not a suggestion but a requirement: pure magnesium citrate can generate some heat when it comes into contact with liquid, and enough cold water absorbs that reaction before you consume it. Once dissolved, you can stir the mixture into a juice or smoothie to taste. Take it once a day, preferably with a meal.
Who this powder is a good choice for
Choose the powder if you want zero additives, want to determine your own dose, or do not want to swallow tablets and capsules. It is also completely vegan and non-GMO. If you prefer a fixed dose without measuring, the Magnesium Citrate tablets or Magnesium Citrate Softgels from NOW Foods are the alternative. This product is sold by weight and not by volume, so the container sometimes appears less full than you expect. Not produced with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, nuts, or sesame. For those who want to precisely control their intake, magnesium citrate powder provides the control that a fixed tablet lacks: you scoop out exactly what you need, dissolve it, and you are done. This is why experienced users also often choose this powder over a capsule. Store it dry and tightly sealed, and it will remain loose and easy to dissolve.
Why NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate Powder?
One ingredient, zero additives
The ingredient list only shows magnesium citrate. No fillers, binders or coatings, unlike tablets and capsules.
450mg elemental magnesium per teaspoon
A level teaspoon provides 120% of the reference intake. Half a teaspoon amounts to 225 mg.
You determine the dosage yourself
With powder, you can dose freely, from half a teaspoon to a full teaspoon. Useful for gradually increasing the dose or distributing the intake throughout the day.
Vegan and fully reacted
Completely plant-based and non-GMO. The magnesium and citrate are fully chemically bonded, not a loose mixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why should I dissolve the powder in cold water?
Pure magnesium citrate can generate some heat when it comes into contact with liquid. A minimum of 230 ml of cold water will absorb this heat, so you can safely ingest it. Therefore, do not use warm water and adhere to this minimum amount.
Does magnesium citrate powder have a taste?
Pure magnesium citrate has a slightly sour, lemon-like taste. Many people dissolve it in water and then stir it into a juice or smoothie. This way, you hardly taste it.
Is powder better than tablets?
It's not better, but different. Powder contains no additives and allows you to dose it yourself, but you have to measure and dissolve it. Tablets are more convenient on the go with a fixed dosage. It depends on what you prefer.
Who is this powder a good choice for?
For those who want to avoid excipients, prefer to dose themselves, or do not want to swallow tablets and capsules. It is also vegan. If you prefer a fixed dose without measuring, the Magnesium Citrate tablets or softgels from NOW Foods are an alternative.
How long does a 227 gram jar last?
With a full teaspoon per day, the jar contains approximately 76 doses, so more than two and a half months. This product is sold by weight and not by volume, so the jar may sometimes appear less full than you expect.