Magnesium and Potassium together
Checked on Magnesium Glycinate and Potassium Citrate — the best-absorbed forms people actually buy. Other forms of the same two behave the same way here: the interaction belongs to the mineral, not to the carrier.
Compatible. Timing differs, so follow each supplement's own window.
Verdict
Timing plan
Can be taken togetherNothing blocks them — the same window is what produces the synergy below.
What helps
Potassium Citrate → Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium works with citrate to prevent stone formation · level BWhat each one is for
Two different jobs — that is why the pairing question comes up at allMagnesium Glycinate — superior absorption sleep & muscle support.
Usual daily dose 200-600 mg, taken evening with or without food. The ceiling is 350 mg from supplements a day (NIH ODS). It is named as the suspect product in 379 FDA reports. Evidence grade A.
Potassium Citrate — kidney stone prevention & ph balance.
Usual daily dose 15-60 mEq, taken with meals. It is named as the suspect product in 90 FDA reports. Evidence grade A.
Side by side
| Magnesium Glycinate | Potassium Citrate | |
|---|---|---|
| Absorption score | 90/100 | 95/100 |
| Elemental mineral | 14.1% | 36.2% |
| Cost per 100 mg delivered | $1.64 | $10.34 |
| Safety rating | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost per month | $25 | $40 |
| Daily dose | 200-600 mg | 15-60 mEq |
| Best timing | Evening with or without food | With meals |
| Evidence level | A | A |
How this score was built
- Baseline for any untested pair: 70
- +8 — synergy at evidence level B
- = 78 out of 100
Where to buy
Buying both? Check the timing plan above so they do not cancel each other out.
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Common questions
Can you take Magnesium Glycinate and Potassium Citrate together?
Compatible. Timing differs, so follow each supplement's own window. The pair scores 78 out of 100, based on 1 documented interaction records.
What should you not take with Magnesium Glycinate?
Nothing in this pairing clashes. Its own page lists everything Magnesium Glycinate is documented to conflict with.
When should you take Magnesium Glycinate and Potassium Citrate?
Magnesium Glycinate: Evening with or without food. Potassium Citrate: With meals. The same window works for both.