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Magnesium: Magnesium is available in many forms although the three main forms are oxide, citrate, and chloride.
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Casey Seiden, Verywell Health, 19 June 2024
The form in this supplement is calcium malate, which is similar in absorption to the citrate form.
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Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Malate and citrate are more effective at raising calcium levels than carbonate, but consuming these two forms with a meal is important.
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Casey Seiden, Parents, 30 May 2024
Use Magnesium Citrate Magnesium citrate is an osmotic agent that may alleviate constipation.
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Karen Pallarito, Health, 12 May 2024
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First Known Use
1788, in the meaning defined above
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“Citrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/citrate. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
citrate
noun
ci·trate
ˈsi-ˌtrāt
: a salt or ester of citric acid
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