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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 12 MIN

Your 1,000mg Magnesium Supplement Could Be 99% the Cheapest Form

from The NatureCity Podcast

Some magnesium supplements look impressive on the label — especially those claiming large amounts of magnesium from a “complex” of multiple forms. But when you break down the math, many of these products appear to rely overwhelmingly on magnesium oxide: the cheapest, least absorbable, and often least desirable form for everyday supplementation.In this episode, Carl Pradelli, CEO and Co-Founder of NatureCity, runs the label math on a popular magnesium complex, explains how these misleading magnesium blends work, why capsule claims often don’t add up, and how to spot label engineering designed to make a product seem higher quality than it really is.Carl takes you step-by-step through numbers and how he reached the conclusion that a 1,000mg blend with 8 types of magnesium has to be at least 90% magnesium oxide, and could plausibly run as high as 98% or 99%.You’ll also learn why pure magnesium bisglycinate chelate is often a much better option for supporting magnesium levels without unwanted gastrointestinal effects.If you found this episode helpful, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone shopping for a magnesium supplement.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN- Why "proprietary blend" and "magnesium complex" labels can hide what you're actually buying- The capsule math showing why a 1,000mg, 8-form magnesium blend has to be at least 90% magnesium oxide- How much magnesium most adults actually need, and why 1,000mg a day rarely makes sense without a doctor's guidance- Why magnesium oxide is poorly absorbed, with some estimates as low as 4%- What Carl looks for instead: pure magnesium bisglycinate chelate, and why it doesn't fit well in capsules NatureCity was founded over 20 years ago by Carl and his wife Beth on a commitment to science and ingredient transparency, and has served over 500,000 Americans since. Full chapter breakdown below. If this helped you read your next supplement label, please like the video and subscribe so you won't miss future episodes.Learn more about True Magnesium: https://www.naturecity.com/products/true-magnesium?_pos=1&_sid=e3fc8b62e&_ss=rABOUT NATURECITYNatureCity was founded by Carl Pradelli with a mission to deliver transparent, science-backed natural health supplements. With over 500,000 customers served, NatureCity is committed to quality, honesty, and results.NatureCity Website: https://www.naturecity.com/#NatureCity #Magnesium #SupplementLabels #NaturalHealth

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