NOW Supplements, Magnesium 400 mg, Enzyme Function*, Nervous System Support*, 180 Veg Capsules

I have epilepsy and take magnesium every day. This is a brand my doctor recommended I use so far I haven’t had any problems although the pills are large.

Pros: 1. The serving size is 1 capsule, not 2 (unlike some competing products which try to dupe their customers into thinking they will get twice as much Mg per pill or capsule than they actually will) 2. Relatively small, low-friction capsules that are easy to swallow 3. Reasonably priced, though not the least expensive 4. Simple, relatively non-toxic ingredients Cons (all minor): 1. The included magnesium compounds are listed as Mg oxide, Mg citrate, and Mg aspartate, with the latter two being better absorbed by the gut and also more expensive. I wrote the manufacturer to ask what the proportions of these 3 compounds were, with the assumption that almost all of it was Mg oxide. I received the following response: The Magnesium Caps formula is proprietary. The vast majority is oxide form. 2. Although the capsules are easy to swallow, they do have a thin coating of white powder, perhaps the same material thats inside them. That powder does cause mild irritation/burning in the throat and esophagus unless followed by swallowing ample beverage or food. Though not perfect, this seems like the best Mg product out there for the value, and I plan to purchase it again.

I only take 1 pill and i get good energy

good product, good value

Works great

Full daily dose in one easy to swallow capsule. Will keep buying this!

Magnesium in most any form seems to be good for you. I know this helps with leg and foot cramping.

These are the best night-time vitamins. They help you rest and regulates your body whole you sleep.

My gastro dr. Recommend this brand of magnesium as well as the vitamin. For my constipation. It works great for that. One or two a day at bedtime. So much better then other products meant for that.. there is also a magnesium with citrate that’s a lot stronger for that..this has it but a smaller amount. I worked for a gastroenterologist for 15 yrs and the product we used for a procedure was magnesium citrate in a liquid form..very strong. This vitamin is very gentle. Interesting what people write in the reviews for the reasons they take it.. I had no idea, so that’s good...

I like the Now brand, and this is a good magnesium supplement. Its not the most effective one Ive taken, but it works and its a lot more cost efficient than the brand that I like the most. I would still recommend this. I take magnesium for sleep and when I get headaches.