BetterYou Magnesium Max Lemon & Lime Powder is a food supplement powder that you stir into water. Each 4.5g serving provides 375mg of elemental magnesium, which is 100% of the NRV, from a blend of magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate and magnesium malate. It is sweetened with stevia and flavoured with natural lemon and lime, so it suits people who prefer a drink to tablets or capsules.

Key Features

• 375mg magnesium per serving: One level teaspoon (4.5g) provides 100% of the NRV for magnesium.
• Three forms of magnesium: The formula combines magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate and magnesium malate.
• Lemon and lime drink: Natural lemon and lime flavouring, with stevia as the sweetener and no added sugar listed in the free-from statement.
• Free from common allergens and additives: The manufacturer states no synthetic colours or flavourings, bulking agents or fillers, dairy, gluten, wheat or soy.
• Suitable for vegans and vegetarians: The manufacturer lists the powder as suitable for both, and for people aged 13 and over.

What does magnesium do in the body?

Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal muscle function and to the normal functioning of the nervous system. It also contributes to normal psychological function, the maintenance of normal bones and electrolyte balance.

Can children take Magnesium Max Lemon & Lime Powder?

The manufacturer lists it as suitable from 13 years of age and says to reduce the serving for children below 13. It does not state a reduced amount, so ask a pharmacist or doctor before giving it to a younger child.

How much magnesium is too much from supplements?

The NHS says that 400mg or less a day of magnesium from supplements is unlikely to cause any harm. This powder provides 375mg per serving, so take its other magnesium supplements into account.

• Vegetarian
• Vegan

Ingredients: Magnesium 3-in-1 (magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate), citric acid, natural lemon and lime flavouring, stevia.

Magnesium per serving (4.5g): 375mg elemental magnesium, 100% of the NRV.

Free from: Synthetic colours and flavourings, bulking agents and fillers, dairy, gluten, wheat, soy and sugar.

Add 1 level teaspoon (4.5g) to 250ml to 500ml of water, to taste, and mix well. Ideally, drink immediately. Suitable from 13 years of age. For children below 13, reduce the serving.

Please note the following:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Suitable from 13 years of age. Reduce the serving for children below 13.
• The NHS advises that taking more than 400mg of magnesium a day short-term can cause diarrhoea. This powder provides 375mg per serving, so account for any other magnesium supplements you take.