A couple of questions

What is the difference between magnesium citrate and magnesium aspartate?

Magnesium citrate: A commonly used form that has a good bioavailability compared to oxide. It is also very rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract but it does have a stool loosening effect. … Magnesium Aspartate: This form has increased bioavailability compared to oxide and citrate.Sep 8, 2013

What does magnesium aspartate do?

This medication is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in the blood. Some brands are also used to treat symptoms of too much stomach acid such as stomach upset, heartburn, and acid indigestion.

Which form magnesium is best?

magnesium citrate Orally, magnesium citrate is the best absorbed form (but it's bonded to a big molecule so there is a smaller amount of magnesium by weight). Mg oxide is the most poorly absorbed form but has the highest Mg per weight, so actually you may get more elemental magnesium out of the same dose of Mg oxide vs.

What type of magnesium is aspartate?

Magnesium aspartate, the chelated magnesium salt of aspartic acid, it is a mineral supplement.

Does magnesium aspartate make you poop?

Stool softener: Magnesium draws water into the intestines, working as an osmotic laxative. This increase in water stimulates bowel motion, or motility. It also softens and increases the size of the stool. This prompts a bowel movement and helps to make stools easier to pass.

What’s wrong with magnesium aspartate?

Side effects of Magnesium Aspartate may include: Diarrhea. Cramps. Gas.

What is the side effects of magnesium aspartate?

COMMON side effects

  • nausea.
  • vomiting.
  • gas.
  • diarrhea.
  • intense abdominal pain.

Which magnesium is best for restless legs?

The most common recommendation for RLS when it comes to supplementing with magnesium is magnesium citrate. It is the one you will commonly buy at the local pharmacy. 310-320 for women and 400-420 mg/day for men total is recommended and the max level for dietary supplementation is 350 mg.