Magnesium Citrate, ranked by real cost

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Magnesium citrate is magnesium bound to citric acid, forming one of the most bioavailable and widely used magnesium supplements. It's commonly taken for general magnesium supplementation, muscle relaxation, and digestive regularity — citrate has a mild osmotic laxative effect at higher doses. Labels typically show two numbers: the elemental magnesium content (what your body absorbs) and the total compound weight (which includes the citric acid). For example, a product listing "Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) 150 mg" provides 150mg of elemental magnesium from a larger amount of the citrate compound. This page compares products by the elemental magnesium content — the number that matters for your daily intake. Products below are ranked by cost at your chosen daily dose.

45 products
# Product 30-day cost Supply Sticker
1
Best Naturals Magnesium Citrate Powder 1 Pound (1 LB (Pack of 1))
Best Naturals Store
Powder
$0.74 318d $14.99 View on Amazon
2
DEAL SUPPLEMENT Magnesium Citrate 500mg, 240 Capsules | Easily Absorbed, Purified Trace Mineral – One a Day, Non-GMO
DEAL SUPPLEMENT
Capsules
$2.37 90d $18.99 View on Amazon
3
Brieofood Magnesium Citrate 400 mg (Elemental Mg) per Serving - 250 Tablets - Muscle Relaxation (Citrato de Magnesio)
Brieofood Store
Tablets
$2.40 125d $9.99 View on Amazon
4
Life Extension Magnesium Citrate 100 mg Vegetarian Capsules, Blue, 100 Count
Life Extension Store
Capsules
$2.85 25d $9.50 View on Amazon
5
UpNourish Pure Magnesium Citrate (Citrato de Magnesio) 1120mg, 240 Capsules - High Absorption Magnesium Supplement for Women & Men - Natural Calm Magnesium for Constipation, Relax, Cramp Defense
UpNourish Store
Capsules
$2.97 102d $11.87 View on Amazon
6
Amazing Formulas Magnesium Citrate | 200 Mg Tablets | Mineral Supplement | Non-GMO | Gluten Free | Made in USA (1 Pack, 120 Count)
Amazing Nutrition Store
Tablets
$3.25 60d $12.99 View on Amazon
7
Life Extension Magnesium Citrate 100mg, 180 Veg Caps - Natural Mag Supplement - 100 mg Mineral Support Capsules - Vegetarian, Non-GMO
Life Extension Store
Capsules
$3.33 45d $19.97 View on Amazon
8
Best Naturals Magnesium Citrate (Citrato de Magnesio) 400mg 250 Tablets (400 mg of Elemental Magnesium per 2 Tablets) (1)
Best Naturals Store
Tablets
$3.60 63d $14.99 View on Amazon
9
Magnesium Citrate Capsules - Max Absorption Magnesium Powder - Muscle, Bone, Nerve & Heart Health Support - Premium Formula is Powerful & Gentle for Women & Men - Bottled in USA - 240 Capsules
Nature's Peak Store
Capsules3rd-party tested
$3.71 42d $14.82 View on Amazon
10
Magnesium Citrate 1000mg Per Serving - Extra Strength Magnesium for Bone, Muscle, Nerves & Heart Health Support, Natural Magnesium Supplement for Calm & Whole Body Support, USA Bottled - 240 Capsules
Nature's Nutrition Store
Capsules
$3.95 42d $15.82 View on Amazon
11
BulkSupplements.com Magnesium Citrate Powder - Magnesium Supplement, Mineral Supplement - Pure & Gluten Free, 3.5g per Serving, 500g (1.1 lbs) (Pack of 1)
BulkSupplements Store
Powder
$4.40 143d $20.97 View on Amazon
12
Magnesium Citrate Capsules - Max Absorption Magnesium Powder - Muscle, Bone, Nerve & Heart Health Support - Premium Formula is Powerful & Gentle for Women & Men - Bottled in USA - 120 Capsules
Nature's Peak Store
Capsules3rd-party tested
$4.41 21d $8.82 View on Amazon
13
NOW Supplements, Magnesium Citrate 200 mg, Enzyme Function*, Nervous System Support*, 250 Count (Pack of 1)
NOW Foods Store
Tablets
$4.80 125d $19.99 View on Amazon
14
Nutricost Magnesium Citrate Powder (Raspberry Lemonade, 500 Gram)
Nutricost Store
Powder
$4.87 73d $22.57 View on Amazon
15
Magnesium Citrate 800mg, 180 Capsules, Digestion & Constipation Support, Vegan Safe, Non-GMO, Double Wood Supplements
Double Wood Supplements Store
Capsules
$4.98 25d $14.95 View on Amazon
16
Magnesium Citrate Supplement for Sleep, Relaxation & Muscle Support – 400mg High Absorption Magnesium Capsules for Women & Men – Vegan, Non-GMO, Easy to Swallow Small Capsules – 200 Capsules
NATURE'S BRANCH Store
Capsules3rd-party tested
$5.49 16d $18.29 View on Amazon
17
Magnesium Citrate 400mg Per Serving, 300 Veggie Capsules – Chelated, Easily Absorbed, Purified Trace Mineral – Muscle, Heart, & Digestive Support – Non-GMO
DEAL SUPPLEMENT
Capsules
$5.69 100d $18.95 View on Amazon
18
Pure Magnesium Citrate Supplements 500mg, 300 Capsules | Fat-Soluble Vitamin C Added | 100% Chelated | Only Active Ingredients
Micro Ingredients Store
Capsules
$5.70 125d $18.99 View on Amazon
19
Magnesium Citrate 500mg 60 Capsules by Natural Systems - Magnesium Supplement Powder Muscle Calm - Magnesium Supplement for Constipation - Magnesium Citrate Powder Capsules for Natural Slim
Natural Systems Naturasys Store
Capsules
$5.99 15d $11.99 View on Amazon
20
Klaire Labs SFI Health Magnesium Citrate Supplement - Highly Bioavailable Magnesium Mineral Supplements for Healthy Energy, Muscles, Nerves, Bones & Cognition (90 Capsules)
SFI Health Store
Capsules
$6.33 34d $18.99 View on Amazon
21
TNVitamins Magnesium Citrate 800 MG - 120 Capsules | Two Month Supply! | Pure Magnesium Citrate Powder Capsules | Citrato De Magnesio | Non-GMO | Produced in The USA!
tnvitamins Store
Capsules
$6.50 19d $12.99 View on Amazon
22
Carlyle Magnesium Citrate | 1,800mg | 120 Coated Caplets | Vegetarian, Non-GMO, and Gluten Free Supplement
Carlyle Store
Tablets
$6.89 60d $13.78 View on Amazon
23
Solgar Magnesium Citrate, 120 Tablets - Promotes Healthy Bones - Supports Nerve & Muscle Function - Non GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Kosher - 60 Servings, Standard Packaging
Solgar Store
Tablets
$6.95 60d $13.90 View on Amazon
24
NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate 200 mg Tabs, 100 Count (Pack of 1)
NOW Foods Store
Tablets
$6.96 50d $11.60 View on Amazon
25
NOW Foods Supplements, Magnesium Citrate 200 mg, Enzyme Function*, Nervous System Support*, 100 Tablets
NOW Foods Store
Tablets
$6.96 50d $11.60 View on Amazon
26
NatureBell Pure Magnesium Citrate 500mg per 3 Capsules Serving Size, 240 Capsules per Bottle | High-Purity Elemental Form | Non-GMO, Gluten-Free
NatureBell Store
Capsules
$7.11 100d $18.95 View on Amazon
27
Windmill Natural Vitamins Magnesium Citrate 400 mg, Immune Support, Supports Healthy Heart, 60 Count, 30 Servings
Windmill Store
Tablets
$7.68 30d $7.68 View on Amazon
28
Magnesium Citrate 60 Vegan Capsules 1000mg - Premium Quality- Max Absorption Magnesium Powder Capsules Highly Absorbable Citrate Complex, Gluten Free, Non-GMO - Made in USA - Dietary Supplement.
GREEN ROYALTY Store
CapsulesFew reviews
$7.99 17d $7.99 View on Amazon
29
NOW Foods Supplements, Magnesium Citrate, Enzyme Function*, Nervous System Support*, 240 Veg Capsules
NOW Foods Store
Capsules
$8.17 80d $21.78 View on Amazon
30
NaturaLife Labs Magnesium Citrate 400 mg per Serving – 120 Tablets, Vegan, Non-GMO
NaturaLife Labs Store
Tablets3rd-party tested
$8.48 60d $16.95 View on Amazon
31
MiracleMag Calm Magnesium Powder, 1lb | Magnesium Citrate Supplement | Sweet Raspberry Lemon Flavored | Calm & Relaxation Mineral Support | Easily Absorbed Ionic Form | Non-GMO, Vegan, Sugar Free
Micro Ingredients Store
Powder
$8.66 95d $25.99 View on Amazon
32
NOW Supplements, Magnesium Citrate, Enzyme Function*, Nervous System Support*, 120 Veg Capsules
NOW Foods Store
Capsules
$8.70 40d $11.60 View on Amazon
33
Nutricost Magnesium Citrate 420mg, 240 Veggie Capsules - 60 Servings, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Vegetarian Friendly
Nutricost Store
Capsules3rd-party tested
$8.98 63d $17.95 View on Amazon
34
aSquared Nutrition Magnesium Citrate 833mg Supplement - 200 Capsules - Max Strength Vegan Mag Citrate Powder Pills to Support Pure Function of Muscles, Heart & Bones - Helps Increase Energy
aSquared Nutrition Store
Capsules3rd-party tested
$8.99 63d $29.95 View on Amazon
35
NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate 400 Milligram 120 Veg Capsules (Pack of 2)
NOW Foods Store
Capsules
$9.36 80d $24.95 View on Amazon
36
Bluebonnet Nutrition Magnesium Citrate, 400mg of Magnesium, Maximum Absorption, Supports Immune Health & Energy Production*, Soyfree, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, Dairy Free, Vegan, 120 Caplets
BlueBonnet Store
Tablets
$10.38 60d $20.76 View on Amazon
37
Now Supplements, Magnesium Citrate, Enzyme Function*, Nervous System Support*, 60 Veg Capsules
NOW Foods Store
Capsules
$10.50 20d $7.00 View on Amazon
38
NaturesPlus KalmAssure Magnesium - 240 Vegan Capsules - Highly Bioavailable Magnesium Citrate - Supports Nerve & Muscle Relaxation - 60 Servings
NaturesPlus Store
Capsules
$10.61 63d $21.21 View on Amazon
39
Qunol Magnesium Gummies for Adults, 200mg Elemental Magnesium (from 1,750mg Magnesium Citrate), High Absorption Magnesium Supplement, Supports Nerve, Bone and Muscle Health, Vegetarian, 90 Count
Qunol Store
Gummies
$13.33 23d $19.99 View on Amazon
40
Swanson 100% Pure Magnesium Citrate Powder - Unflavored 630 mg 8.6 oz Pwdr
Swanson Store
Powder
$13.77 91d $26.63 View on Amazon
41
Magnesium Citrate Gummies | Extra Strength for Calm, Relaxation & Digestion | High Absorption Magnesium Gummies for Adults | Vegan, Non-GMO | Raspberry Flavor Mag Gummy | 60 Ct, 1 Month Supply
Nobi Nutrition Store
Gummies
$15.95 13d $15.95 View on Amazon
42
KAL Gut Magnesium Plus Aloe Vera Powder - Lemon Drink Mix - Magnesium Citrate Supplement with Aloe Vera Gel for Digestion & Relaxation Support - No Sugar - 60-Day Guarantee, 40 Servings, 4.8 OZ
KAL Store
PowderFew reviews
$16.27 33d $21.69 View on Amazon
43
BulkSupplements.com Magnesium Citrate Powder - Magnesium 400mg Supplement, Easily Absorbable - Pure & Gluten Free, 3.5g per Serving, 100g (3.5 oz) (Pack of 1)
BulkSupplements Store
Powder
$16.52 29d $15.97 View on Amazon
44
Nature's Bounty Magnesium Citrate Gummies for Adults, Supports General Health, Bone, Nerve, Muscle & Heart Health Support, 270mg per Serving, Vegan, Non-GMO - Raspberry 90 Count
Nature's Bounty Store
Gummies
$16.59 20d $16.59 View on Amazon
45
Designs for Health MagCitrate Powder - 300mg Magnesium Citrate to Support Calm, Occasional Constipation + Regularity - Non-GMO, Gluten Free Delicious Drink Mix Add-in, Lemon Flavor (60 Servings/240g)
Designs for Health Store
Powder
$26.50 45d $52.99 View on Amazon

Buying notes for Magnesium Citrate

How to read the label

Use the elemental magnesium amount from lines like "Magnesium (as magnesium citrate)", not the total magnesium citrate compound weight. Labels reviewed for this update included capsules, tablets, powders, liquids, and gummies with elemental magnesium listed separately.

What changes the real cost

Cost depends on elemental magnesium per serving, format, serving count, and whether the product is a plain citrate or a multi-magnesium blend. Gummies and liquids often cost more than tablets or powders at the same elemental target.

Common comparison traps

Do not compare magnesium citrate compound weight to elemental magnesium. Also watch for blends where citrate is only one of several magnesium forms, because those belong in the citrate comparison only when the label supports a clear citrate amount.

Evidence context

Magnesium citrate has strong evidence context as a widely used magnesium form with good bioavailability. TrueServing compares labeled elemental magnesium cost at 400 mg/day and does not rank laxative, sleep, or muscle claims separately.

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