Magnesium Complex

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Common questions

Is Magnesium Complex healthy?

Magnesium Complex scores 62/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This magnesium complex supplement contains beneficial forms of magnesium and zinc, which are well-absorbed and support various health functions.

How processed is Magnesium Complex?

Magnesium Complex is NOVA Group 4: Ultra-Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Magnesium Complex's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Glycinate, Zinc Citrate count in its favor; Palm Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Magnesium Complex

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62 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Otsuka Pharmaceutical
Category Electrolytes
Summary

This magnesium complex supplement contains beneficial forms of magnesium and zinc, which are well-absorbed and support various health functions. However, the presence of palm oil, a heavily processed ingredient with environmental and health concerns, slightly detracts from its overall quality. The formulation is relatively clean with minimal additives, but the inclusion of palm oil prevents it from achieving a higher score.

Key ingredients 7

Magnesium Citrate
Good

A highly bioavailable form of magnesium that is well absorbed by the body to support various enzymatic functions.

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Magnesium Glycinate
Good

A chelated form of magnesium bound to glycine, known for high bioavailability and being gentle on the stomach.

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Zinc Citrate
Good

An easily absorbed form of zinc that supports immune function and cellular metabolism.

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Rice Flour
Neutral

Commonly used as a filler and flowing agent in dietary supplements, generally recognized as safe.

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Hypromellose
Neutral

A plant-derived cellulose polymer used to create the capsule shell for dietary supplements.

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Magnesium Oxide
Neutral

A common form of magnesium with high elemental content, though lower bioavailability compared to other chelated forms.

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Palm Oil
Bad

A highly processed vegetable oil that is high in saturated fats and often criticized for environmental sustainability issues.

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Processing

Group 4 · Ultra-processed

Ultra-Processed Foods

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