Nature Made Magnesium Complex | Dual-Form Support

Magnesium Complex from Nature's Sunshine delivers this essential mineral in two highly soluble organic forms — Magnesium citrate and Magnesium malate — to support your cardiovascular system, brain, heart, and kidneys. Two capsules provide 184 mg of Magnesium, and the product is designed for optimum effectiveness through the use of these well-absorbed forms.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant cation in the human body and serves as a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate everything from energy production and muscle function to blood pressure and nerve signaling. Despite its critical importance, an estimated 56–68% of Americans do not obtain enough Magnesium from their daily diet to meet the recommended daily allowance.

That widespread shortfall is why a nature made Magnesium Complex built around bioavailable forms can be so valuable. Magnesium deficiency can manifest as muscle cramps, fatigue, weakness, and even cardiovascular abnormalities — symptoms that many people simply chalk up to aging or stress. Maintaining adequate Magnesium status, on the other hand, supports cardiometabolic resilience, skeletal strength, neurological stability, and healthy aging.

Not all Magnesium supplements are created equal. Magnesium supplements are broadly categorized into organic and inorganic compounds. Organic forms — such as citrate, malate, and glycinate — are chelated to organic molecules, making them generally more soluble and more bioavailable than inorganic forms like Magnesium oxide.

This nature made Magnesium Complex pairs two organic forms for complementary benefits. Magnesium citrate is one of the most bioavailable forms available, with high solubility even in water (55%) and substantially greater solubility than Magnesium oxide across all states of acid secretion. Magnesium malate likewise belongs to the organic salt category, meaning it shares that favorable solubility and absorption profile.

By combining citrate and malate together in a single capsule, Magnesium Complex offers a highly soluble formula that the body can readily put to use. This is particularly important because Magnesium must be absorbed before it can participate in the hundreds of enzymatic reactions your body depends on — from ATP synthesis and muscle contraction to neurotransmitter balance and cardiac electrophysiology.

Because Magnesium is involved in so many fundamental body processes, a wide range of people may benefit from this nature made Magnesium Complex. If you experience occasional muscle cramps or tension, Magnesium's role in muscle contraction and relaxation — specifically its involvement in ATP synthesis and intracellular calcium transport — makes it a mineral worth paying attention to.

Adults concerned about cardiovascular wellness may also find this formula relevant. Research suggests higher dietary and circulating Magnesium levels are inversely associated with risks of coronary heart disease, stroke, and total cardiovascular disease. Magnesium also modulates cardiac ion channels, myocardial conduction, and heart rhythm.

Certain groups face a higher risk of Magnesium inadequacy. These include older adults (due to decreased absorption from food and increased medication use), individuals with gastrointestinal disorders, those with type 2 diabetes, and people taking long-term medications such as diuretics or proton pump inhibitors, which can deplete Magnesium. Men older than 70 and teenage girls are identified as most likely to have low Magnesium intakes.

If you're unsure whether Magnesium supplementation is right for your individual needs, our naturopath is available for a free consultation to help you explore your options.

Take 2 capsules twice daily with a meal. Each bottle contains 100 capsules. Taking Magnesium with food supports absorption and may reduce the chance of mild stomach-related side effects.

It is worth noting that Magnesium supplements can interact with certain medications. Magnesium may decrease the absorption of oral bisphosphonates (used for osteoporosis) and should be separated from them by at least 2 hours. It can also form insoluble complexes with tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics — those antibiotics should be taken at least 2 hours before or 4–6 hours after Magnesium. Loop and thiazide diuretics may deplete Magnesium through increased urinary excretion, while proton pump inhibitors taken for prolonged periods can cause low Magnesium levels. Magnesium may also reduce the absorption of gabapentin by approximately 20%.

If you take any prescription medications, we recommend speaking with your healthcare provider or reaching out to our naturopath for a free consultation before starting supplementation.

Early signs and symptoms of Magnesium deficiency include loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue, and weakness. As deficiency worsens, numbness, tingling, muscle contractions and cramps, personality changes, abnormal heart rhythms, and coronary spasms can occur. Severe deficiency can disrupt mineral homeostasis and cause low serum calcium or potassium levels.

The diets of most people in the United States provide less than the recommended amounts of Magnesium. The RDA for adult men is 400–420 mg/day, while for adult women it is 310–320 mg/day. As we age, Magnesium absorption and retention can decrease, making supplementation even more relevant for older adults.

Emerging evidence confirms that nearly two-thirds of the population in the western world is not achieving the recommended daily allowance for Magnesium — a deficiency problem that research associates with conditions including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, migraines, depression, and chronic inflammation.