Magnesium 1 article

Nuts, seeds, legumes, and whole grains are common food sources of magnesium, an essential mineral and enzyme cofactor. The label value reports elemental magnesium rather than the full weight of its carrier compound, so comparisons should distinguish the amount of magnesium from the specific salt or chelate used in a formula. Nutrition products and supplements may use forms including magnesium citrate, glycinate, or oxide, and the mineral can also appear in electrolyte formulations.