A high dose magnesium that turns to chloride in the stomach.
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Magnesium Carbonate Capsules give you magnesium as a mineral salt that reacts with stomach acid to form magnesium chloride, the form that is then absorbed. Each capsule provides 117.5mg of magnesium and you take one a day with food. One pot holds 90 capsules, which is a 90 day supply.
Magnesium is a mineral your body uses in more than 300 enzyme systems, from turning food into energy to sending nerve signals and contracting muscles. Carbonate is alkaline, which is why it needs stomach acid to release its magnesium and why it is taken with a meal.
Magnesium Carbonate Capsules are most useful for:
If you want a form that does not depend on stomach acid, Magnesium Bisglycinate (Glycinate) Capsules are the gentle choice, while Magnesium Citrate Capsules dissolve readily on their own.
Each capsule provides 117.5mg of magnesium as carbonate, which is 31% of the daily reference value. There are no fillers or binders, only magnesium carbonate and the vegetable capsule shell. Magnesium(II) carbonate and MgCO3 are other names for it.
Take one capsule a day with food. The meal matters with this form, because stomach acid is what turns the carbonate into magnesium chloride for absorption.
The capsules are suitable for vegans and vegetarians. They are free from gluten, dairy and nuts.
The capsules are made in the UK in a GMP certified cleanroom facility accredited to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. Every batch is traceable from raw material to finished product. Like every supplement Nutri Tailor stocks, they are practitioner grade and guaranteed additive free.
How does magnesium carbonate compare with citrate, bisglycinate and oxide?
Carbonate is a mineral salt that needs stomach acid to release its magnesium. Citrate is already dissolved and absorbs well but can loosen the bowel at higher amounts. Bisglycinate is bound to glycine, is the gentlest on the stomach and is the usual evening choice. Oxide carries the most magnesium by weight but the least is absorbed. Carbonate suits people who want one plain capsule a day with a meal.
How much magnesium carbonate should I take a day?
Take one capsule a day, which gives you 117.5mg of magnesium, 31% of the reference value. A pot of 90 lasts three months.
When is the best time to take magnesium carbonate?
With a meal, at whichever time of day you will remember it. Food brings the stomach acid the carbonate needs.
Can I take it with other supplements?
Yes. Your body uses magnesium to regulate the active form of vitamin D, so the two are often paired to look after bones. Zinc and the B vitamins are other common pairings, while calcium is best taken about two hours apart because the two compete for absorption.
Does magnesium carbonate have side effects?
It is well tolerated at one capsule a day with food. If you take prescribed tablets, are pregnant or breastfeeding, speak to your GP or pharmacist first.
What are the signs I might need magnesium?
Muscle cramps, poor sleep, low energy and tension are the signs people most often report. A blood test can confirm your level.
Order before 2pm Monday to Friday and your capsules are dispatched the same day from the UK. Standard UK delivery by Royal Mail Tracked 48 takes 2 to 4 working days and costs £3.35, or it is free when you spend £35 or more. Faster delivery is available at checkout. Nutri Tailor also ships worldwide, with duties and taxes shown before you pay. You can return unopened items within 30 days of delivery. New customers get 10% off their first order.
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The information on this page draws on the NHS, the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and Mayo Clinic.
| Each capsule contains: | %NRV* | |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | 117.5 mg | 31% |
† Nutrient Reference Value (NRV*) not established
Also listed as magnesium(II) carbonate, MgCO3.
Suitable for men.
Suitable for women.
Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Suitable for vegans.
No gluten containing ingredients.
No nut containing ingredients.
No dairy containing ingredients.
If you are taking prescribed medicines or under medical supervision, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Store in a cool dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.
This information is not a substitute for advice from a healthcare practitioner.
This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
Once opened, consume within 3 months.
UK Standard Delivery (Royal Mail Tracked 48, 2 to 4 working days) is £3.35, or free on orders of £35 or more. Express Delivery (Tracked 24, 1 to 2 working days) is £5.65, free on orders of £60 or more. Next Day Delivery (Royal Mail Special Delivery) is £8.50, free on orders of £100 or more; order before 2pm on a working day for next-working-day arrival. We dispatch Monday to Friday.
Delivery and worldwide shipping options are shown at checkout, with duties and taxes included.
Unopened items in their original packaging can be returned within 30 days of delivery.
New customers get 10% off their first order.

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Magnesium carbonate provides systemic magnesium while also acting as a mild antacid, neutralising excess stomach acid. It suits those wanting magnesium plus occasional acid comfort.
Take with food, which provides the stomach acid needed to convert it for absorption. For acid comfort, it can be taken after a meal.
Common signs include muscle cramps, poor sleep, low energy, and tension. A blood test can confirm your level.
Magnesium pairs well with vitamin D, zinc and B vitamins. Space it from calcium by around 2 hours for absorption.
Many people notice a difference within 1 to 2 weeks, with fuller benefits over 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use.
Carbonate is a mineral salt that needs stomach acid to release its magnesium, and it is alkaline, so it settles acid at the same time. Citrate is already dissolved and absorbs well but can loosen the bowel at higher doses. Bisglycinate is bound to glycine, is the gentlest on the stomach and is the usual evening choice. Oxide carries the most magnesium by weight but the least is absorbed. Carbonate suits people who want a high magnesium dose per capsule and welcome the antacid effect; it is best taken with a meal.
Tablets need binders, fillers and a coating to hold their shape. A capsule is a cellulose shell around the powder, so it carries no binders and breaks down quickly once swallowed.
