Amazon Elements Chelated Magnesium 270 mg

Our assessment

The evidence shows that this supplement provides 270 mg of chelated magnesium per serving, a form designed for better absorption. However, the data provided on the label and ingredients is incomplete, listing only "See label" for brand and ingredients. Our assessment is that magnesium is a well-regarded mineral, but the specific formulation and quality of this product cannot be fully verified from the available data.

How it works

Think of magnesium as a cellular workhorse — it supports over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. For this specific product, the chelated form (bound to an amino acid) is intended to improve absorption in your digestive tract. The data provided focuses on calcium, not magnesium, so specific mechanisms for magnesium are not available here. For general reference, calcium supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation [NIH ODS].

Safety profile

Data not available for this specific product's adverse events. The FDA has received 592,059 total reports across all supplements, but this number is not specific to this magnesium product [FDA data]. For general caution, high levels of calcium (not magnesium) can cause poor muscle tone, constipation, nausea, weight loss, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. No specific side effect reports or counts for this magnesium product are provided.

Our recommendation

We recommend starting with a single 270 mg serving daily, taken with food to reduce stomach upset. Check with your doctor before use, especially if you take medications like bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, or levothyroxine, as minerals can affect absorption [NIH ODS]. The provided data does not confirm the brand or full ingredient list, so you should verify the label yourself. Without specific magnesium data, we cannot offer a stronger recommendation based on the information given.

Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:

• Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
• Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
• % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
• Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
• Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.

Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide