{"product_id":"magnesium-citrate-1000-mg","title":"Osterly Market Magnesium Citrate 1000 mg","description":"\u003cp class=\"osm-front\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1000 mg citrate compound = about 160 mg elemental magnesium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagnesium citrate with both the compound weight and the elemental figure on the label, and a straight warning about what citrate does.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat it's for\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMagnesium citrate is magnesium bound to citric acid. It absorbs well and it draws water into the bowel, which is why it is used both as a magnesium supplement and, at higher doses, as a laxative. That second property is the main thing to understand before buying it: for some people it is the reason to choose citrate, for others the reason to avoid it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to take it\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart at half the label dose and see how you respond before going up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake with water, evening suits it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe laxative effect is dose-dependent and shows within hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you want magnesium without that effect, our Magnesium Glycinate 500 mg is the one to buy instead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eOn the label\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1000 mg magnesium citrate compound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 160 mg elemental magnesium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat this is not\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the gentle form — see our Magnesium Glycinate 500 mg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a sleep product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot to be started at full dose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe straight answer\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eCitrate has a laxative effect. For some people that is the reason to buy it and for others it is the reason not to. Either way you should know before the first capsule, not after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eFree shipping on every order, no minimum. Questions or a complaint about shipping or a product? Email us and a person will answer.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Talk to your doctor before starting any supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medication.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Osterly Market","offers":[{"title":"120 capsules","offer_id":49636592124131,"sku":"OSM-N102","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/0096\/3043\/files\/Screenshot_2026-08-29_131725_0ed69d2a-bff0-4502-a3ae-78cf67b784d0.png?v=1788024432","url":"https:\/\/osterly.us\/products\/magnesium-citrate-1000-mg","provider":"Osterly Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}