All of the supplements in this guide have been tried and tested by the Live Science team. Supplements will affect everyone slightly differently, so we review our products based on what they contain and what you might need to be aware of before taking them. We focus on the following areas in particular:
Ingredients: We note exactly what ingredients are in a magnesium supplement. We then compare this to your recommended daily value so you can decipher if you’ll get enough magnesium from these supplements.
Cost and value for money: Meeting your health goals shouldn’t have to cost the earth. We compare prices across all of our magnesium supplements to see if the more expensive options are worth the money, and the cheaper options meet your needs.
Dosage: In all of our reviews, we note how much of each supplement you are required to take and how often.
Suitability: We recognise that different people have different needs. We make clear if a magnesium supplement is suitable for a particular diet (such as vegan or gluten-free). We also note if it is GMO-friendly or suitable for people with particular allergies.
Easiness to swallow and taste: Because we test every supplement ourselves, we make sure to disclose whether the supplements are easy to swallow. While taste is subjective, we do make note of this too, including any unpleasant aftertastes.
Additional features: When we test magnesium supplements, we note if one thing makes it stand out over the other. This could be the bioavailability of the ingredient or the manufacturing methods.
This article is for informational purposes only and is not meant to offer medical advice.