Navigator Magnesium 400 mg - 180 vegetarian capsules

Navigator Magnesium - 180 vegetarian capsules with magnesium citrate

The daily serving consists of six capsules, not one, as is the case with most magnesium preparations. The manufacturer recommends three capsules twice a day, taken with meals, and the entire composition table refers specifically to this six-capsule daily serving. It provides 384 mg of magnesium entirely from magnesium citrate. The packaging contains 180 capsules, which equals 30 full daily servings, and this number of servings is stated directly by the manufacturer.

The composition is short and free of typical additives: alongside magnesium citrate, you will find only natural rice concentrate and extract, as well as brown rice flour as a filler. The capsule is coated with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, making it plant-based and suitable for vegetarians, and the manufacturer declares, among other things, the absence of gluten and magnesium stearate, which is the most commonly asked about additive in capsules.

Ingredients

Content per daily serving, which is six capsules:

• Magnesium (as magnesium citrate) - 384 mg
• Anti-caking agent: natural rice concentrate Nu-Flow
• Lubricant: natural rice extract NuMag
• Filler: brown rice flour (gluten-free)
• Capsule coating: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

The declared magnesium content in the composition table is 384 mg per daily serving of six capsules, and this value applies throughout this description. The table itself is short and can be read in its entirety, as besides magnesium citrate, the manufacturer lists three rice-derived auxiliary substances and a plant-based coating made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, and that concludes the list.

Additionally, there is an exceptionally extensive declaration of “does not contain,” fully written out in the specification below. It is worth highlighting two items from it: magnesium stearate, as this auxiliary substance is most frequently inquired about in capsules, and gluten, the absence of which the manufacturer also declares regarding the brown rice flour filler.

The manufacturer is Navigator Supplements Ltd based in London, and the packaging of 180 capsules corresponds to thirty full daily servings - this number of servings is stated directly by the manufacturer, so there is no need to calculate it.

Specification

How to use

The scheme deviates from what magnesium preparations usually offer:

• Three capsules twice a day, with meals
• The full daily serving is six capsules
• Do not exceed the recommended serving
• Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients

If you take one capsule a day, you will consume one-sixth of what the manufacturer considers a daily serving - and conversely, when comparing this product to other magnesium preparations, it is easy to make a mistake if you compare servings without checking how many capsules each includes. Swallow the capsules whole and drink with water.

For whom

This is a choice for someone who wants magnesium exclusively in the form of citrate and does not mind splitting the serving into two parts of the day. The division into three capsules in the morning and three in the evening makes practical sense, as it spreads the entire serving over time, rather than delivering it to the body all at once. The composition is short, the coating is plant-based, and the list of “does not contain” declarations is exceptionally long, which will be appreciated by anyone who reads labels for unnecessary fillers and auxiliary substances.

Six capsules a day is a demanding scheme, and at this pace, the packaging of 180 capsules lasts exactly for 30 daily servings. If you want the daily serving to fit into as few capsules as possible, opt for a preparation with a single-capsule serving.

Frequently asked questions

How many capsules make up a daily serving?

Six, taken as three capsules twice a day with meals. This is the manufacturer’s recommendation, and the header of the composition table explicitly states a daily serving consisting of six capsules, so all contents refer to this six. The packaging of 180 capsules therefore corresponds to 30 full daily servings.

How much magnesium does a full serving provide?

The manufacturer states 384 mg of magnesium from magnesium citrate in a daily serving consisting of six capsules. This value refers to the entire serving, not to a single capsule, and should be read the same way. When comparing magnesium preparations, always check how many capsules the stated number refers to, as that determines the comparison.

In what form is the magnesium here?

Exclusively as magnesium citrate, with no magnesium oxide in the composition. Besides magnesium itself, the composition includes only natural rice concentrate and extract, brown rice flour as a filler, and a plant-based coating of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, making the capsule suitable for vegetarians. Citrate is the only source of magnesium in this formulation, so the entire declared serving comes from one form of this element.

Variants and category

The same magnesium is also offered by the manufacturer in a smaller package, but it is currently unavailable with us. From the same brand, we have a complex of B vitamins and vitamin D3 Navigator in capsules - these are preparations with completely different compositions, not variants of this magnesium; each has its own content table. We have gathered everything in the Supplements category.

Safety and storage

The product is intended for adults. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, individuals under 18 years of age, and those who are ill or taking medications should consult their use with a doctor. Do not use in case of hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients. Store in a cool and dry place, in a tightly closed container and out of reach of small children.

Do not exceed the recommended daily serving. The dietary supplement should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet or a healthy lifestyle.

Not sure how to compare this magnesium with a single-capsule preparation? Write or call - at u Bucha we will calculate it together with you before you buy.