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What is the difference between the supplements magnesium oxide and magnesium gluconate?

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Dr. Tarek Naguib answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Magox has more mag: Both are salts of magnesium that supply body with magnesium if needed. However, milligram for milligram mag oxide has more magnesium that mag gluconate.

Answered 3/13/2021

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