TimingMagnesium Citrate
Best in the evening
When to take Magnesium Citrate
Evening, with water
Magnesium citrate is well absorbed and gently laxative. Take it in the evening with water.
Best time in your day
- Wake
- Workout
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Evening
- Workout
- Dinner
- Walk
- Bed
- When
- Evening
- Food
- With water; food optional
- Typical dose
- 200–400 mg elemental magnesium per day
How to take it
- 1Start at 200 mg
- 2Take it in the evening with water
- 3Increase slowly
- 4Switch to glycinate if stools get loose
Watch out
Avoid it with kidney disease unless your doctor approves.
Keep apart from
- Antibiotics (2–4 hours)
- Bisphosphonates (2 hours)
- Iron and zinc (2 hours)
Common questions
Why does it loosen stools?
Citrate draws water into the bowel.
Is it good for constipation?
Yes, that's a common use.
Can it help cramps?
Some people find it helps, especially if low in magnesium.
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