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Magnesium citrate vs Magnesium glycinate

On Reddit, owners rate Magnesium citrate higher overall (4.0 vs 3.7). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.

	Magnesium citrate	Magnesium glycinate
Type	capsules, tablets or powder	capsules or tablets
GutVerdict score	4.0	3.7
Owner sentiment	3.4	3.7
Recommendations	4.5	1.9
Tolerability	4.8	4.7
Owner comments	843	264
Rated comments	329	108
Unwanted effects reported	6%	7%
Top praise	Dose & timing, Regularity	Dose & timing, Regularity
Top complaints	Side effects, Dose & timing	Side effects, Dose & timing

By symptom

Context	Magnesium citrate	Magnesium glycinate
IBS-C & constipation	153 of 234 positive	31 of 38 positive
IBS-D & loose stools	13 of 24 positive	3 of 8 positive
Bloating & gas	28 of 43 positive	4 of 9 positive
SIBO	76 of 95 positive	38 of 44 positive
After antibiotics	8 of 11 positive	2 of 4 positive
Stool form	4 of 6 positive	Too few comments
Pain & cramping	31 of 51 positive	14 of 17 positive

Our guide to the best magnesium form for constipation covers dose limits too. Check drug interactions for berberine, magnesium and garlic before you start. For quick shortlists by symptom, see which gut supplements IBS communities rate highest.

What owners say about Magnesium citrate

2/5
“Taking more and more laxatives, drinking Magnesium Citrate as a last resort, NEVER AGAIN.”

owner comment via r/IBS · 2026-10-13 · 34 upvotes

4/5
“Today I would take some magnesium citrate, because wherever is fermenting in your gut needs to be released not stuck up inside of you.”

owner comment via r/Microbiome · 2026-04-10 · 20 upvotes

4/5
“I want to recommend the magnesium citrate gummies by Nature Vitality brand.”

owner comment via r/Constipation · 2025-11-12 · 19 upvotes

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What owners say about Magnesium glycinate

4/5
“Manage stress (I take L theanine and magnesium glycinate and it’s helped me to have a calmer response)”

owner comment via r/Microbiome · 2026-02-05 · 16 upvotes

4/5
“I take 600 mg a day of Magnesium bisglycinate for headaches and sleep.”

owner comment via r/SIBO · 2026-03-19 · 12 upvotes

5/5 Side effects
“I have to take it with food so it doesn’t upset my stomach, but other than magnesium glycinate, it has been the most life changing supplement that I’ve found.”

owner comment via r/Supplements · 2026-09-01 · 2 upvotes

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Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.