NOW Magnesium Citrate 200mg
Best for: Budget magnesium buyers
The budget workhorse — citrate from a GMP-certified 50-year brand, at the lowest cost per mg in our lineup.
NOW's version is GMP-certified with in-house lab testing and costs less than glycinate products in our lineup.
Price & where to buy
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Should you buy it?
What we like
- Lowest cost per mg of any credible form
- GMP-certified 50-year manufacturer
What to know before buying
- Plain tablets, large-ish
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Compare with alternatives
Quick verdicts for the supplements most often considered alongside the NOW Magnesium Citrate 200mg.
NOW Magnesium Citrate 200mg vs Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate 200mg (240ct)
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→ Value-focused buyers, athletes
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Life Extension's three-capsule magnesium L-threonate, with published certificates of analysis.
→ Magtein buyers, published-CoA shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
Citrate vs glycinate?
See /natural-sleep-remedies for what the trial evidence actually shows.
Will it upset my stomach?
We don't publish dosing guidance — ask a pharmacist or your doctor.
Is NOW a trustworthy brand?
One of the industry's oldest GMP manufacturers with in-house labs — the standard answer for budget-tier trust.
How much for sleep?
We don't publish dosing guidance — ask a pharmacist or your doctor.