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NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

A highly bioavailable form of the mineral magnesium! Supports bone health and healthy heart rhythm. How Does NSI® Magnesium Citrate work? Magnesium citrate is one of the most easily digested and readily absorbed forms of magnesium available. It's created by bonding magnesium carbonate to natural citric acid, resulting in enhanced bioavailability. Magnesium is a mineral significant in a variety of functions in the body, including energy production, proper nerve function, muscle relaxation, blood health, regulation of heart rhythm and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones. It's also plays a part in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body and helps regulate calcium, copper, zinc, iron, potassium and vitamin D levels. It's estimated that the majority of Americans may not be getting enough magnesium through diet, as many processed foods and bottled water do not contain this mineral. Excessive consumption of coffee, soda and salt, and chronic stress, can also lead to depleted levels. Signs of magnesium deficiency include fatigue, headaches, backaches, muscle/body tension, difficulty sleeping, irritability, nervousness, and more. Muscle spasms, cramps and jerks can also be indications of deficiency and may decrease with supplementation. NSI® Magnesium Citrate delivers 400 mg of magnesium per serving. Because magnesium may have a laxative effect, it's best to consume small dosages over the course of the day. NSI® Magnesium Citrate is better because it:. Is a more readily-available and usable form of magnesium. Provides 400 mg of magnesium in just two capsules daily.  . Did You Know? All NSI supplements are packaged in HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) bottles. These bottles keep moisture vapor out, protecting the freshness and integrity of their contents, and are 400% more effective compared other brands currently using PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles. HDPE bottles do not break as glass can and are also recyclable so we urge you to please recycle them.  

Average Customer Rating: 4.128 out of 5 4.1 out of 5
38 of 47 (81%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Great but hard to swallow, May 2, 2009
By Khiba from Houston, TX
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5

"A good product but the pills are so big and rough that they are hard to swallow. Chewing them tastes horrible. However, they seems to work well."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 2 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

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Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
magneisum tablets, April 16, 2009
By annp from Tucson
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"these are good quality and value but WAY TOO BIG to swallow"

Age: 65-74
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 3 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
chunky pill, April 10, 2009
By roselover18 from Lees Summit MO
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"The previous time I bought this product the pills were small, sleek and easy to swallow. This time they are horse pills and I don't like them as well but I have no complaint about the effectiveness of the magnesium.
Next time I will look for a capsule which is easier to swallow and absorb."


Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 4 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Overhyped, March 21, 2009
By SFBay
Value: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Quality: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"I test my Magnesium serum levels monthly. I switched from Mag Oxide to Mag Citrate [both 500mg caps 3x daily] believing the hype of better absorption. In a six month trial my mag levels dropped from an avg of 2.0 to an avg of 1.7 with the citrate! [range is 1.7-2.3 mg/dl]
I have returned to oxide and my levels also returned to 2.0.
You can save $$ by testing yourself to see if Mag Oxide is as good as Mag Citrate."


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Review 5 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Only 200mg per tablet, too bad not capsules, March 19, 2009
By valgal19 from California
Value: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"I was a bit disappointed when I received these because I hadn't noticed that you must take 2 tablets to get the 400mg serving mentioned on the label and order page. The mg per tablet should be more obvious, but that's marketing for you. The tablets are on the large size but manageable. It would be great if they were capsules like most of the other NSI magnesium products. I had to drop value and satisfaction ratings for those reasons and give it 3 1/2 stars."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 6 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
For Sleep, March 13, 2009
By Therby from Oregon
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"A great help for sleeping through the night."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 1-2 supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 7 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Tablets too large to swallow, February 28, 2009
By Gazelle
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"Twice stuck in throat 24 hrs"

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Review 8 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
why pay more, February 26, 2009
By desibud
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"I dont feel any difference between this product and Mag oxide, Mag oxide is much cheaper."

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Review 9 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Magnesium for muscle aches, February 9, 2009
By Oddie
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"No change headaches or fatigue"

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Review 10 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great for muscle spasms, January 28, 2009
By Fierceblues from La Quinta, Ca
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"I have been using magnesium citrate for back spasm for years and it works very well. The other types of magnesium is not as effective. The capsules were terrific.

However, I noticed that this latest batch is no longer in a capsule and is a hard tablet instead. I am concerned about how easy it is to absorb now. My satisfaction was rated lower due to this change."


Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 11 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Mineral supplement?, January 27, 2009
By BA58 from Kansas City
Value: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"I can't believe you sell this form of Magnesium as a mineral supplement. Magnesium citrate is a chemical agent used medicinally as a saline laxative and to empty the bowel prior to a surgery or colonoscopy. Magnesium citrate works by attracting water through the tissues by a process known as osmosis. Once in the intestine, it can attract enough water into the intestine to induce defecation. It will give you diahhrea. It did me."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 12 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
NSI magnesium citrate, December 20, 2008
By Kokomo from Florida
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"After reading that most people have a magnesium deficiency and this can be a cause for constipation, I decided to try magnesium and I trust NSI products. I take the recommended amount and have no problems with constipation. Excellent product."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 13 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
NSI Magnesium Citrate, November 10, 2008
By Stormingaston from Aylett, VA
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Great for dealing with constipation in lieu of taking laxatives and is much cheaper too."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 1-2 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 14 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Great Quality and Value, October 25, 2008
By mjwood85 from Texas
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Since I started taking this supplement, I have been more calm and my neck doesn't bother me as much. When I am stressed my neck always gets tight. Haven't had that problem since I started taking this. I sleep great also. Highly recommended."

Age: 45-54
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Other
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 15 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 2 out of 5
Extremely Disappointed, September 16, 2008
By Marshmallow from PA
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Effectiveness: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5
Satisfaction: 1 out of 5 1 out of 5

"I was extremely disappointed in this product. I have tried many different brands of magnesium citrate and this one was by far the worst. Not effective at all!!"

Age: 25-34
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 16 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Very Good Magnesium!, September 15, 2008
By R3D3 from Arkansas
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"This is an excellent general purpose, highly absorbable magnesium. A great value too!"

Age: 45-54
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 17 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
August 22, 2008
By Lolo2008 from Los Angeles
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Satisfaction: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5

"Seems to work well - easily absorbed. I also like the mg/tab size - not easy to find this larger size."

Age: 35-44
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Less than 30 days
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Review 18 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
seems good , not sure, June 25, 2008
By tazman from charlotteville,va
Value: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Quality: 4 out of 5 4 out of 5
Effectiveness: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5
Satisfaction: 3 out of 5 3 out of 5

"magnesium oxide is not good, and the citrate is supposed to be better.
not sure i can tell any difference at all with it...

perhaps a chelate or orotate would be a better choice.."


Age: 35-44
Gender: Male
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: 30-60 days
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Review 19 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

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Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
A crucial supplement!!, June 21, 2008
By nativegirl from Southern United States
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"I take this supplement religiously, using it even with my multi-vitamin supplement (NSI Synergy Women's) due to its superior bioavailability. No one should go without taking magnesium. The life of your cells depend on stores of magnesium to balance the Na, Ca, and chloride that pumps in and out of the cell. This is a great product at a great price. Do some reading on magnesium and you will see how important it is."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 3-5 supplements daily
Referral source: Friend
Reason for usage: Promote overall health
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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Review 20 for NSI Magnesium Citrate -- 400 mg - 120 Tablets

Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Terrific product, June 1, 2008
By dvdlady from Fl
Value: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Quality: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Effectiveness: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5
Satisfaction: 5 out of 5 5 out of 5

"Terrific product. Helps to relax. Citrate is the best form you can take. I just wish it came in capsules. I take mine before bed, to help relax and to help my restless legs."

Age: 55-64
Gender: Female
Daily supplement usage: 6+ supplements daily
Referral source: Self-referred
Reason for usage: Specific health concern
Duration of use: Over 180 days
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