Magnesium – Powder & Capsules

NF24 offers magnesium in three forms, all vegan and without sweeteners or additives: Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder 500 g (500 servings, 200 mg magnesium per 1 g serving, 54 % NRV), Magnesium Bisglycinate Capsules (80, 150 and 400 capsules, 250 mg per capsule, only 3 ingredients), Magnesium Citrate Powder 500 g (250 servings, 220 mg per 2 g serving, 59 % NRV) and Magnesium Complex Powder 500 g (4-in-1: Bisglycinate, Citrate, Malate and Taurate, 250 servings, 200 mg per 2 g serving). Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA, Regulation EU No. 432/2012), magnesium contributes to: normal muscle function, normal functioning of the nervous system, normal energy metabolism, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal psychological function, the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, and normal protein synthesis. Magnesium is an essential mineral that acts as a cofactor for over 300 enzymes and must be obtained through food, as the body cannot produce it itself. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

Magnesium Bisglycinate is magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine (a chelate compound), considered gentle on the stomach. Available as powder (200 mg/1 g) and capsules (250 mg/capsule). Magnesium Citrate is magnesium bound to citric acid (220 mg/2 g). Higher amounts may have a mild laxative effect. NF24 suggests a practical split: Citrate in the morning, Bisglycinate in the evening. The Magnesium Complex combines four organic forms – Bisglycinate, Citrate, Malate and Taurate – in a single 4-in-1 powder (200 mg/2 g). Note: the Complex has a distinctly bitter taste. All three carry the same approved EFSA health claims, as claims are linked to elemental magnesium regardless of compound form.

The German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) recommends a maximum of 250 mg magnesium per day from dietary supplements. The German Nutrition Society (DGE) reference value for adults is approximately 300–350 mg per day from all sources combined. NF24's products are dosed conservatively within this limit: 200 mg (Bisglycinate Powder, Complex Powder), 220 mg (Citrate Powder) or 250 mg (Bisglycinate Capsules) per daily serving. The recommended daily serving must not be exceeded. Food supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. Keep out of reach of children.

Magnesium can be taken at any time of day, preferably after a meal. NF24 recommends taking it in the evening, before going to sleep. For those using both Magnesium Citrate and Bisglycinate, NF24 suggests splitting the intake: Citrate in the morning, Bisglycinate in the evening. Both powders dissolve easily in water, juice or smoothies. The recommended daily serving must not be exceeded.

No – and NF24 communicates this transparently. The Magnesium Complex Powder has a distinctly bitter, mineral taste due to its four-compound formula. NF24 recommends stirring it into 200–300 ml of water or juice to make it more palatable. If you prefer a neutral or mild taste, the Magnesium Bisglycinate Powder or Bisglycinate Capsules are the better choice. The Magnesium Citrate Powder is described as virtually tasteless.

Yes. All NF24 magnesium products are vegan and free from gelatine, gluten and lactose. The Bisglycinate Capsules consist of only 3 ingredients: magnesium bisglycinate, microcrystalline cellulose and a plant-based capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, HPMC) – no colourants, no fillers. Allergen notice: may contain traces of milk, whey, lupin, gluten, soya and egg. Please refer to the individual product page for full allergen information. Keep out of reach of children.