Magnesium Citrate Soluble Powder 8 oz by Kirkman Labs

Relaxes nerves and muscles and supports relaxation and restful sleep. Completely soluble in water-based liquids and contains citric acid, therefore it is also buffered when in solution. This powder dissolves in water, juice, lemonade or any other water based liquid. It is non-gritty and has a very pleasant citrus taste that comes from the citric acid present. Magnesium citrate tends to loosen stools. Hypoallergenic. Gluten and casein free. Ultra Tested.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that is involved in many body functions as well as being a constituent of bones and teeth. It is an essential element of cellular metabolism and is an enzyme activator.

Other body actions include:

• relaxing nerve impulses and muscle contractions;
• supporting relaxation and contributing to restful sleep.

Signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency can include fatigue, mental confusion, irritability, weakness, muscle spasms, loss of appetite, difficulty sleeping or a feeling of weakness. The Physicians Desk Reference for Nutritional Supplements states that recent data of inpatient and outpatient populations suggests that magnesium deficits may exist in 12% to 40% of individuals.

There are many different forms of magnesium, and no compelling data about absorption differences. However, there are reported differences in how different forms affect the gastrointestinal tract. Forms and functions of some of these include:

• oxide: tends to firm stools in some individuals and loosen stools in others,
• glycinate: a very gentle form of magnesium that is easier on the system,
• citrate: tends to loosen stools,
• sulfate: tends to loosen stools
• chloride: tends to loosen stools.

Individual results may vary. Your physician should recommend the form thats right for you.

Magnesium supplements usually have their beginning as minerals that have been influenced by our environment. For that reason, the purity of magnesium raw materials is important. Magnesium, like calcium, can have undesirable impurities present. Kirkmans magnesium is Ultra Tested, which means it is tested for more than 950 environmental contaminants, the highest standard of purity testing in the world.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnesium citrate powder do?

It relaxes nerves and muscles and supports restful sleep. This product relaxes nerves and muscles and supports relaxation and restful sleep, and magnesium citrate tends to loosen stools.

How do you use this powder?

Dissolve it in water or another water based liquid. This powder dissolves in water, juice, lemonade, or any other water based liquid; it is non-gritty and has a pleasant citrus taste from the citric acid present.

What are signs of low magnesium levels?

Fatigue, mental confusion, irritability, weakness, muscle spasms, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping. These are signs and symptoms that can be associated with magnesium deficiency, and the Physicians Desk Reference for Nutritional Supplements notes that magnesium deficits may exist in 12% to 40% of inpatient and outpatient populations.

How does magnesium citrate compare to other forms of magnesium?

Citrate tends to loosen stools, similar to sulfate and chloride, while glycinate is gentler and oxide can firm or loosen stools depending on the individual. There is no compelling data about absorption differences between forms, but there are reported differences in how they affect the gastrointestinal tract; your physician should recommend the form that's right for you.

How is this product tested for purity?

It is Ultra Tested for more than 950 environmental contaminants. Kirkman's magnesium is Ultra Tested, which means it is tested for more than 950 environmental contaminants, the highest standard of purity testing in the world.