Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Citrate is a food supplement in vegetarian capsule form, providing 150mg of magnesium as magnesium citrate in each capsule. Each pack contains 90 capsules, allowing a flexible daily dose.

Key Features

• 150mg magnesium per capsule: each capsule provides magnesium in citrate form.
• Supports normal function: magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and normal psychological function.
• Flexible dosing: take 1 to 4 capsules daily, with food, allowing the dose to be tailored to your needs.
• Vegan, vegetarian and allergen-friendly: made without wheat, gluten, egg, peanuts, artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, and without genetically modified ingredients.

How much magnesium is safe to take each day?

The recommended safe upper limit for magnesium from supplements is 400mg a day; taking more than this may cause diarrhoea. Two capsules of this product provide 300mg of magnesium, close to this limit, so consider your intake from other supplements or fortified foods before taking 3 or 4 capsules a day.

What does magnesium do in the body?

Magnesium contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal muscle function, normal psychological function, and the maintenance of normal bones, among other roles.

Is this magnesium supplement suitable for vegans?

Yes. The product is certified vegan and vegetarian, and is made without wheat, gluten, egg, peanuts or genetically modified ingredients.

Why does magnesium citrate sometimes cause diarrhoea?

Magnesium citrate has a mild osmotic laxative effect, which becomes more noticeable at higher doses. Taking a lower dose, or taking it with food, can help reduce this effect.

Each capsule provides:

Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate. Made without wheat, gluten, egg, peanuts, artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, and without genetically modified ingredients.

Take 1 to 4 capsules daily, with food. The right dose depends on your individual needs; a healthcare professional can advise you on how many capsules to take. Store in a cool, dry place, out of reach of children.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. The recommended safe upper limit for magnesium from supplements is 400mg a day; taking more than this may cause diarrhoea. Two capsules of this product provide 300mg of magnesium, close to this limit, so consider your intake from other supplements or fortified foods before taking 3 or 4 capsules a day. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a health condition, particularly a kidney condition, or are taking any medication, speak to a doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep out of reach of children.

The most common side effect of magnesium citrate is loose stools or diarrhoea, particularly at higher doses, because magnesium citrate has a mild laxative effect. Some people may also experience nausea or stomach cramping. Reducing the dose or taking it with food may help. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Stop taking the supplement and seek medical advice if you experience a reaction you're concerned about, or if diarrhoea persists.