BulkSupplements.com Magnesium Citrate Powder - Magnesium Supplement, Mineral Supplement - Pure & Gluten Free, 3.5g per Serving, 500g (1.1 lbs) (Pack of 1)

My first time with this product. If they recommend 3/4 teaspoon per dose, there's plenty of room in the pack for a plastic spoon, if they wanted to be helpful. Tableware that calls itself a teaspoon is probably not accurate, and some people without appropriate measuring spoons are put in a Lurch. The powder is a reeeeeally fine powder. When your re-closing the bag, one usually tries to squeeze out extra air from the bag. Upon squeezing -- even slowly and gently, a puff of dust inevitably expels from the bag. I.e., it makes dust, which in this case is also waste. The power is soooo fine, there's no getting around it. Mix 3/4 tsp of powder into a cup of water? Except, the dust doesn't dissolve. No help with warm water. It makes a fair colloidal suspension, so drink it down and keep refilling the cup with a little water until you're satisfied that you've picked up and drank most of the remaining wet dust. You'll want a few extra mouthfuls of water, anyway, to wash down the gritty mouth. One option would be to fill empty gelatin capsules with the dust, but a dust-cloud will lift into the air if disturbed by performing such a procedure. Dust on your hands, dust on your tools, dust on the outside of the capsules, dust in the air, dust up your nose. Filling capsules suggests poking your fingers or implements into that bag, but that's the last thing you want to do unless you want dust all over. Did I mention it's a reeeally fine powder that doesn't abide gravity, so any disturbance and it's all over the place. Finer and lighter than talcum powder. At least talcum tends to clump, which helps keep it from going all over unless you want it to. There's no clumping with this mag citrate, it's just the lightest dust, ready to take off, antigravity. My first time out with this product. I should have started with the 8 oz size, but I swallowed the marketing and got the 1 lb size because it's more economical. I try not to inhale too much dust, but maybe a little mag citrate isn't such a problem, one can only hope, since I'll be dealing with this every morning for a while. ---- Update 11 months later... On the one hand, I complain a lot. On the other hand, I just bought another 1 Pound bag. After a month or two, the problem with uncontrolled dust just went away. I stick my spoon into the bag, then I close the bag, and I'm not troubled by a dust storm anymore. It will be interesting to see if the new bag, which is still in transit, brings another dust storm. At least, now I know that's a problem that's just at the start of the bag. Apparently, I learned at some point to just put the spoonful of dry, dusty powder straight into my mouth. Then I wash it down with water, tea, martini, whatever. There's no taste to worry about. And I stopped worrying about the 3/4 tsp. jazz. After a year, I could have gotten a measuring spoon out of the drawer, but I didn't care, contrary to how much I complained. Likely, I've been taking more than 3/4 tsp. I'm walking evidence that taking a little extra isn't a problem. Most important, different magnesium supplements absorb into your protoplasm with varying efficiency. Magnesium citrate absorbs the worst, which leaves more to arrive in your large intestine, and therefore maximizing the laxative effect of most any magnesium compound supplement. Instead, if you prefer a minimum laxative effect from your magnesium supplement, the Internet says you'll be better off with magnesium glysinate lysinate, because that one absorbs more quickly. And add some magnesium Threonate, the only mag supplement that crosses the blood-brain barrier, which is a good thing. Personally, I have a digestive problem, an injury, so a little laxative action is good for me. Now that I've calmed down, I appreciate the bulk packaging economy of this fine, dusty powder. It's ok as long as you don't inhale through your mouth and get the fine, fine powder down your windpipe by mistake. (It hasn't happened to me yet.) Even if the powder won't dissolve, my complaints have, so I'm upping my rating from 3 stars to 5 stars.

This supplement has good quality for the price. I like that the powder has no taste, so it’s easy to take, and it dissolves well in water. Overall, a practical option that works for me.

Magnesium is a massively important mineral for health, found to be involved in more than 300 bodily processes. The lack of it is linked with almost every major deadly disease (Google my article "50 studies suggest magnesium deficiency is killing us" for the data and meta-analyses on that). In addition to it's life-giving properties, it also is highly relaxing (at the cellular level!). NOTE: NEVER buy magnesium oxide. Studies show it has a 4% absorption rate! Magnesium citrate is the right stuff if you actually want to absorb magnesium into your body. I've used the product Natural Calm (Mag Citrate) for a few years—they're the market leader—and it's been pretty decent. But I wanted to try this because nothing is added. I've noticed a stronger positive impact from this magnesium, and I have a theory as to why. When Bulk Supplements says this is a pure product, they mean it. I read from another reviewer that Natural calm is ionized magnesium, which is why it dissolves in water. I think Natural Calm adds citric acid to it. ***This magnesium citrate, however, will not dissolve in water***, unless perhaps it is hot or an acidic beverage (which the BulkSupp website said helps it dissolve). That said, I don't mind it not dissolving. I put it in a water bottle and give it a good shake before each sip. Because this is a pure product, I think I gave myself a higher dose of magnesium than typical. With natural calm I used two spoonfuls. With this one, I used one spoonful, and it felt like a lot more than the two spoonfuls of natural calm. But I didn't have any loose stools, so it mustn't have been an excessive amount. You might want to measure it out more carefully than I do, but currently I put 1/2 to 3/4 a spoonful into a bottle of water every night. I sleep well usually, but with this I sleep like a champion. What you're getting here is a tasteless powder that does not dissolve. I like the tasteless nature of this over the tart Natural Calm flavor. This appears to be pure and quality magnesium; I prefer the least-tampered-with products, which this seems to be. And importantly, based on how it makes me feel, it is definitely magnesium and not sand. This product is not sand. Five stars. UPDATE I did some basic math from the nutrition labels of each product, and you'll want to see this if you're after the most bang for your buck. Natural Calm costs $24 for 16 oz. It gives you 100 servings per bottle, and those servings contain 350 mg of magnesium. BulkSupplements costs $22 for 17.6 oz. It gives you 150 servings per bag, and those servings contain 500 mg of magnesium. SO... Natural Calm: 100 servings x 350 mg per serving = 35,000 mg of magnesium per package BulkSupplements: 150 servings x 500 mg per serving = 75,000 mg of magnesium per package That's more than twice as much!

Seems just like any other magnesium citrate I've used. Much cheaper than buying capsules. Watch the dosage carefully(actually measure it) as it is easy to take too much and get diarrhea. I recommend no more than 1/2 of a teaspoon at a time and take with food. Probably start with 1/4 of a teaspoon to see how you handle it. I take either of those doses 2 to 4 times per day. More doses is better than riding the line of overdoing it. Taste is mild when mixed with a 20 ounce vanilla whey protein shake made with almond milk. It's there but not awful. Kinda gross in small amounts of water but the taste doesn't linger. Helps with healing muscles and bruising and improves sleep quality. Helps with muscle cramping too. Good for bones. Magnesium deficiency is rampant across most of the world, if you want to get yours assessed get a red blood cell test done, serum magnesium tests are not an accurate gauge. This is good for basic supplementation but if you need a lot I recommend getting a variety of better absorbing high quality chelates of magnesium, Poliquin Group is my preferred source. Adding topical forms in addition to oral supplementation will elevate levels faster than oral alone, apply topical creams to affected areas (sore/tight/cramped/bruised) or the backs of the knees if possible. The skin there is thin and facilitates optimal absorption.

I have troublesome insomnia, and usually need an Ambien to get me to sleep. I can't take Ambien every night, or it stops working, so I've been experimenting with different relaxing and sedative supplements to help me nod off, and to fight my near-constant anxiety. I also take anti-anxiety medications, and used to be on anti-depressants. I might have to return to the anti-depressants, but I'm interested in managing my mental illness with less medications right now (usually I am on four different scripts at once). I do let my Dr know about everything I'm doing/taking - an important thing to do when you're on prescription medications, since there can be bad interactions. Just be safe! Pros: - Knocks me right out in the evenings (1/2 teaspoon) - works within a half hour. - Calming during the day when I sip it with Inositol. - Zero taste - yay! It's not yucky. :) - Pure product, with no fillers - makes it really easy to work with. Cons: - Gritty texture (fine grit, though, not coarse). - Needs constant stirring to stay in suspension. These cons are not really a big deal. The magnesium is easy to quaff, so I am thankful. It's not like L-Tryptophan, which tastes like wax shavings, clumps up in a big mess, and refuses to enter into any sort of suspension with water. I just mix the magnesium in a pint glass with the slightly sweet taste of my powdered Insositol (a Vitamin 8 by Jarrow Brand), and sip it over the course of ten minutes. I just have to remember to stir it, or the magnesium falls out of suspension and sits in the bottom of my glass. After around a half hour (in the evenings), I feel super drowsy, and am able to nod right off. Even on my couch. I'm super impressed, and plan to keep this puppy around in my pharmacopia. If I take this mix during the day, I feel definitely calmer. If the anxiety is really bad, it won't be enough, but for most days, the magnesium is great, and I'm happy I discovered it.

I recently received a shipment of 1 kg of Pure Magnesium Citrate Powder from BulkSupplements, after extensively researching the benefits of such. My experience with this product has been nothing but positive, and to a greater extent than initially expected After vitamin D, magnesium remains as the most widespread deficiency. Most individuals across the globe, especially those in America, are horribly lacking in this vital mineral, partly due to soil depletion, and also due to an unhealthy modern diet. Therefore, almost everyone should supplement with magnesium, as it is only found in respectable quantities in foods that few may eat on a regular basis, such as walnuts and fish. NERVOUS/ENDOCRINE: Magnesium plays a role in a plethora of activities within the human body, as well as in the brain. Magnesium plays a massive role in the regulation of serotonin, and especially in the production of melatonin. Supplementing with magnesium will act as a mild anti-depressant, as well as a sleep-aid. I have personally used it as a sleep-aid, and it is phenomenal. It brings a wave of calmness and clarity upon the body before sleeping, which allows a deep, restorative sleep. This is reason enough to make magnesium a part of your supplemental arsenal. MUSCULAR: The mineral also plays a role in reducing cramps and allowing muscles to fully recover from a contraction, which leads to better recovery and less muscle tension throughout the day. If you workout, you should take magnesium, as it assists in lactic acid removal, which will minimize delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and speed recovery. If you don't workout, you should still take magnesium, and probably even more so, as you are not stimulating your muscular tissue on a regular basis, which will lead to various problems too numerous to mention here, not exclusive of chronic muscular tension. SKELETAL: Magnesium also involves itself with bone formation, alongside calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin K2. If you wish to avoid problems such as osteoporosis, weak joints, stress fractures, or other physiological injuries involving bone structures, you must ingest adequate amounts of these 4 nutrients, as they are synergistic. This applies to teeth as well as bones. DIGESTIVE: In the modern era, humans consume far too many carbohydrates, and as a result we secrete far too much insulin, which gives us lamentable health problems, including type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome Magnesium improves cellular efficiency in transporting and metabolizing glucose, so we need less insulin to do the job properly. If you have eaten the modern diet for any extended period in your life, you should add this to your supplement list, as you are most likely suffering from some degree of metabolic derangement. EXCRETORY: If you have problems with constipation, magnesium citrate acts as a mild laxative. With both its laxative and calming effects, it brings a psychological effect of cleansing and is a peaceful way to end your day. Magnesium is a fantastic supplement, and it is relatively cheap to purchase. Alongside vitamin D, magnesium is the most important nutrient for the modern person, as we are all below optimal levels. Often, magnesium is sold in horse capsules, and I have no interest in taking these. Buying the powder provides a cheaper and more enjoyable option, and magnesium citrate provides for far better absorption than magnesium oxide, a cheaper alternative. Simply mix a teaspoon of of magnesium citrate powder with water, either a small shot glass or a larger glass, depending on your tolerance of the earthy taste, and drink the mixture about 1 hour before bed. Note that this particular powder is not very soluble in water, so you will need to stir the mixture before you drink.

Magnesium Citrate Powder can be a useful, effective supplement if: you suspect or know your diet is low in magnesium, you sometimes experience occasional constipation, or you want to support muscle, nerve, or cardiovascular health under guidance.

Full disclaimer: BulkSupplements has offered to send me a free item in return for a review after purchasing this. I started racing competitively in cycling about two years ago, and I always suffered from severe cramping while out on the bike during races or out on vigorous efforts. Things came to a head living on a college campus over the summer when the cramps intensified, I felt that I couldn't relax and I had very noticeable muscle twitching. A friend suggested taking magnesium. I tried taking a store bought mag. oxide supplement which helped, but didn't fully do it. On this friend's advice, I switched to citrate, buying from bulksupp's. Cramping cleared up, spasms stopped, and as long as I remember to take it I never have the same sort of problem. Normally I would give this 5 stars, but I have taken a star off because of the lack of transparency from BulkSupp's. They don't offer any independent laboratory analyses, country of origins, manufacturer certificate of authenticities or really anything other than their guarantee. I've had good experiences with them, but I'd like to see more transparency. **UPDATE 8/21/14** Opening my most recent replacement order, I was dismayed to find that instead of containing a clean fine powder, the supplement contained a bag full of coarse sand-like grains. I'm assuming that a moisture contamination occurred somewhere in the process. It's likely not harmful, but still unacceptable to me. I'm filing for a refund and ordering another as these things can happen and I've had otherwise great experiences with BulkSupps. However, until the refund processes, I'll have to knock it down to 2 stars. **UPDATE 8/26/14** Refund processed immediately, new bag came promptly, only to find that it had the same problem. I'm now sending that one back and am contacting bulksupps customer support. I did notice that while taking the grainy mag citrate, my eyes did start suddenly to twitch very noticeably at that time. I don't know if it's related, but there is something wrong with this powder and the twitching faded away when I stopped taking it. Concerning to say the least. I had a lot of confidence in BulkSupps, but that is starting to fade. Bumping it down to 1 star until I hear back.