BulkSupplements.com Magnesium Citrate
Brand: BulkSupplements.com · Form: POWDER [E0162] On Market
Our assessment
The evidence shows that this product contains a specific form of magnesium, but the data provided is for calcium, not magnesium. Our assessment is that we cannot make any claims about the effectiveness or safety of BulkSupplements.com Magnesium Citrate based on the information supplied, as all the ingredient data on mechanism, safety, and interactions pertains to calcium [NIH ODS]. For a supplement to be properly evaluated, we need data on the specific ingredient listed on the label, which is missing here.
How it works
Based on the data we have, the ingredient calcium supports bone mineralization and density, and also plays a role in neuromuscular relaxation and nerve signaling [NIH ODS]. However, since the product you’re asking about is magnesium citrate, this mechanism does not apply. Data on how magnesium citrate works in the body is not available in the provided information.
Safety profile
The FDA has received a total of 592,059 adverse event reports across all supplements in their database, but a specific report count for this product is not available [FDA data]. For the ingredient calcium, high intakes may increase the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and can cause side effects such as constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, and abnormal heart rhythms [NIH ODS]. Again, this safety data is for calcium, not for magnesium citrate. Side effects specific to magnesium citrate are not available in the provided data.
Our recommendation
Our recommendation is that you cannot rely on the data provided to make an informed decision about this magnesium citrate product. Because the label lists magnesium citrate but all supporting information is for calcium, the evidence is incomplete. We advise you to seek a product for which the ingredient data, including mechanism of action, side effects, and interactions, is fully available. For this specific supplement, data not available to form a recommendation.
AI-assisted analysis. Data sourced from NIH DSLD.
Supplement Facts
| Brand | BulkSupplements.com |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | |
| Contents | 500.0 Gram(s) 17.6 Ounce(s) |
| Market Status | On Market |
How to Read This Label
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