NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate 400mg – 120 Vegetarian Capsules
NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate 400mg – 120 Vegetarian Capsules
NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate delivers 400mg of elemental magnesium per 3-capsule serving, in a 120-count vegetarian capsule bottle — 40 servings per pack.
Magnesium citrate is one of the most widely used forms of magnesium supplement, chosen for its solubility and the fact it's straightforward for the body to absorb. This is NOW Foods' single-ingredient citrate formula — no blends, no proprietary complexes, just elemental magnesium bound to citric acid in a fully reacted mineral compound, encapsulated in a vegetarian (HPMC) shell with no gelatin.
At a Glance
- Magnesium (elemental) 400mg per serving, from Magnesium Citrate — 107% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value
- Serving size: 3 vegetarian capsules · 120 capsules per bottle · 40 servings per container
- Vegetarian/vegan HPMC (cellulose) capsule shell — no gelatin
- Free from wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut and sesame ingredients
- Food supplement, regulated under FSAI/HPRA rules for the Irish market
- Dispatched next-day from our Dublin warehouse — free delivery on orders over €75
Supplement Facts
| Serving Size: 3 Vegetarian Capsules | Amount | % NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Servings Per Container | 40 | — |
| Magnesium (elemental, from Magnesium Citrate) | 400 mg | 107% |
*NRV = EU Nutrient Reference Value for magnesium (375mg), per Regulation (EU) 1169/2011. NOW Foods' own US label states 95% Daily Value, calculated against the US reference intake of 420mg — we use the EU-compliant NRV throughout.
Other ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetarian capsule shell), Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silicon Dioxide. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients; produced in a facility that also processes ingredients containing these allergens.
Key Features
- 400mg elemental magnesium per serving — 107% of the EU NRV
- Magnesium citrate: a water-soluble, well-absorbed inorganic magnesium salt, widely used to raise dietary magnesium intake
- Vegetarian/vegan HPMC capsule — no gelatin, no animal-derived ingredients
- Just three other ingredients: capsule shell, ascorbyl palmitate, silicon dioxide — no magnesium stearate
- Free from the 14 major EU-listed allergens NOW screens for (wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, sesame)
- 120-capsule bottle = 40 servings at the labelled 3-capsule dose
- Dispatched next-day from Dublin — no customs, no import delays
What magnesium contributes to
At 400mg elemental magnesium per serving (107% of the EU NRV), this product is a source of magnesium. Magnesium:
- contributes to normal muscle function
- contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- contributes to normal psychological function
- contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
- contributes to normal protein synthesis
These are authorised health claims under EU Regulation 1924/2006 and Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, relating to magnesium as a nutrient. No health claim is made for the citrate form specifically, or for any benefit beyond the wording above.
Choosing your magnesium form
Citrate is a well-absorbed, cost-effective way to raise magnesium intake, but it isn't the only option. If you're deciding between forms:
- Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium — a chelated glycinate/lysinate form, often chosen by people who find citrate too strong on the stomach
- NOW Foods Magnesium Malate — a different organic salt, in tablet rather than capsule format
- Shop all magnesium supplements
How to take
Take 3 vegetarian capsules daily, preferably in divided doses (e.g. one with breakfast, two with your evening meal), with food. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For adults 18+ only.
Frequently asked questions
What is NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate?
It's a single-ingredient magnesium supplement in vegetarian capsule form. Each 3-capsule serving provides 400mg of elemental magnesium from magnesium citrate, a fully reacted mineral compound. The 120-capsule bottle gives 40 servings.
How much magnesium is in each serving?
Each 3-capsule serving provides 400mg of elemental magnesium, which is 107% of the EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) of 375mg.
What does magnesium do in the body?
Under EU law, magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, normal psychological function, normal protein synthesis, normal energy-yielding metabolism, and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. These are the authorised claims for magnesium as a nutrient — no separate claim is made for the citrate form.
Is magnesium citrate legal to buy in Ireland?
Yes. Magnesium citrate is a permitted mineral source for food supplements under EU and Irish food law, and this product is sold as a food supplement regulated under FSAI rules — not a medicine.
Is this suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes. The capsule shell is hypromellose (HPMC), a plant-derived cellulose, with no gelatin. The formula contains no animal-derived ingredients.
How many capsules do I take, and when?
The label directs 3 vegetarian capsules daily, ideally split across the day (for example one in the morning, two in the evening) and taken with food.
Any precautions I should know about?
This product is for adults only. Some people notice a loosening effect on bowel movements at higher magnesium citrate intakes — this is a known characteristic of the citrate form, and taking the dose split across the day with food (as directed) reduces this for most people. Consult your doctor before use if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or have a medical condition, and discontinue use if you notice any adverse reaction.
How is magnesium citrate different from other magnesium forms?
Magnesium forms differ mainly in how they're absorbed and how they sit with digestion. Citrate is water-soluble and well-absorbed, and is one of the more commonly used forms for general supplementation. Chelated forms like glycinate are often chosen by people who find citrate causes digestive discomfort at their required dose. Neither form has an authorised EU claim beyond magnesium's own nutrient claims — the difference is in tolerability and cost, not in an approved health benefit.
What about delivery and customs?
This product ships from our Dublin warehouse with next-day DPD dispatch. As it's sent from within Ireland, there are no customs charges or import delays. Delivery is free on orders over €75.
NOW Foods · Magnesium Citrate 400mg · 3-capsule serving · Vegetarian HPMC capsule · 120 capsules per bottle
Advisory Information
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or under medical supervision for any condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Contains the allergen information stated above; produced in a facility that also processes other allergens. Keep out of the reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place and check the safety seal is intact before use. For adults (18+) only. Do not exceed the stated recommended dose. This is a food supplement, not a medicine, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Regulated in Ireland under FSAI/HPRA food supplement rules.