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Minerals

Minerals are sold as compounds (“forms”), and labels list the elemental amount. Form affects how much mineral each capsule holds.

Minerals on SuppScout

MINERAL

Magnesium

An essential mineral sold in many salt forms — glycinate, citrate, oxide and more — with very different elemental amounts.

Studied for: Meeting magnesium needs · Occasional constipation (certain forms)
MINERAL

Iron

Iron is a mineral needed to make hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Iron needs differ widely by age, sex and

Studied for: Iron-deficiency anemia
MINERAL

Calcium

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and the main structural mineral in bones and teeth. Supplements are mos

Studied for: Bone health (with vitamin D)
MINERAL

Zinc

Zinc is a trace mineral involved in immune function, wound healing and many enzymes. Supplements and lozenges use severa

Studied for: Common cold (lozenges)
MINERAL BLEND

Electrolytes

Electrolyte products combine sodium, potassium, chloride and sometimes magnesium, usually as drink mixes or tablets. The

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Comparisons

MAGNESIUM

Glycinate vs Citrate

Forms, label differences and what to compare before choosing.

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MAGNESIUM

Glycinate vs Oxide

Elemental content, solubility and cost per 100 mg.

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MAGNESIUM

Citrate vs Oxide

The best-studied pair of magnesium forms, side by side.

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Guides

MAGNESIUM

How to Compare Magnesium Supplements

A five-step checklist: elemental amount, form, blends, other ingredients and cost per 100 mg.