Magnesium vs magnesium citrate

[Saidin22]

Are they basically the same thing but one (citrate) is also a bit of a laxative?

 

[davisj3537]

Magnesium" simply refers to the element magnesium. On the other hand, "magnesium citrate" is a salt composed of magnesium and citrate.

 

[RedReder]

Citrate also helps relieve constipation.

 

[air2fakie]

Magnesium oxide is the laxative. The rest are similar. Citrate is good for sleep