Magnesium citrate
What is Magnesium citrate?
Magnesium citrate is a magnesium salt of citric acid, a naturally occurring organic acid found in citrus fruits. It is produced by reacting magnesium oxide or magnesium hydroxide with citric acid. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement and food additive.
Is Magnesium citrate vegan?
Magnesium citrate is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Magnesium citrate gluten-free?
It is not related to gluten.
Is Magnesium citrate a major allergen?
Magnesium citrate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels.
What is Magnesium citrate used for?
Magnesium citrate is primarily used as a source of magnesium in food supplements, often found in protein powders, meal replacements, and fortified beverages.
Is Magnesium citrate safe?
Magnesium citrate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations.
Why it's used
Magnesium citrate is primarily used as a source of magnesium in food supplements, often found in protein powders, meal replacements, and fortified beverages. It can also function as an acidity regulator in some food products.
Health notes
Magnesium citrate is authorised as a food additive in the UK and is listed on the Register of Food Additive Authorisations. JECFA (the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives) has evaluated magnesium citrate and set an acceptable daily intake. It is a source of magnesium, an essential mineral involved in numerous bodily functions. High intakes can have a laxative effect, as noted by the NHS. Evidence does not suggest significant health concerns at typical dietary intake levels.
Regulatory status
Permitted uses in the EU
| Food category | Maximum level |
|---|---|
| 17.1 food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’, | 100000 |
Allergen info
Magnesium citrate is not derived from any of the 14 major allergens that UK law requires to be emphasised on food labels. It is not related to gluten.
Foods that contain Magnesium citrate
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