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GMJ News > GMJ Briefs > Takeaway: Popular Magnesium Absorption Charts May Overstate Supplement Differences, New Research Shows

Takeaway: Popular Magnesium Absorption Charts May Overstate Supplement Differences, New Research Shows

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Last updated: 26/06/2026 16:13
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Scientific comparison chart showing magnesium supplement absorption rates across different formulations
New research challenges popular magnesium absorption charts, showing only 2-3% difference between premium citrate and basic oxide forms once stores are adequate. Formulation quality matters more than salt type, with 10-fold variations between products regardless of magnesium form. — Photo: cottonbro studio / Pexels
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3 key findings about magnesium supplements: 1) Popular absorption charts use outdated studies 2) Citrate vs oxide differs by only 2-3% when stores adequate 3) Formulation quality varies 10-fold regardless of magnesium type

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Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.

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