Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 56862
Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Citrate: 150 mg of magnesium per capsule, 1 capsule a day
150 mg of magnesium per capsule, 1 a day. No US price matched (Nov 2). Inside: salt weight, capsule size.
Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Citrate declares 150 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as citrate, which needs 928–1,327 mg of magnesium citrate in each capsule, against 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule (size 000) at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range: it fits only that size. No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02; 17 of the 135 citrate labels in this registry have a matched price. NIH DSLD 56862, label dated 2016-02-23.
computed from the filed label
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| Displayed chart text |
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| 545 mg |
| 730 mg |
| 1,100 mg |
| 928–1,327 mg of citrate per capsule |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 928–1,327 mg per capsule · Price: none matched · % DV: 38% vs 36%
Elemental: The magnesium itself; the rest of the compound weight is the partner molecule.
Compound: The whole salt, such as magnesium glycinate, that must physically fit in the capsule.
Size 000: The largest standard capsule, about 1,100 mg of powder at 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range; size 00 holds about 730 mg and size 0 about 545 mg.
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Will 150 mg of citrate actually fit in one capsule, or do I need more than one?
Estimated salt mass versus assumed capsule capacity: Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Citrate implies 928–1,327 mg of magnesium citrate in each capsule to deliver 150 mg of elemental magnesium, against 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule (size 000) at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range. Verdict: needs size 000, read at the most favourable hydration and the most units per serving.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 150 mg |
| Units per serving | 1 |
| Magnesium citrate per serving | 928–1,327 mg |
| Magnesium citrate per capsule | 928–1,327 mg |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Needs size 000 |
The filed salt can have more than one hydration state (trimagnesium dicitrate 16.2%; dibasic and hydrated forms as low as 11.3%), so the compound mass is a range.
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Citrate files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 56862; the selected primary line declares 150 mg of elemental magnesium per serving, against 0 other rows excluded from the primary amount. A salt named under another nutrient does not turn that nutrient's quantity into elemental magnesium.
measured| Filed amount | Salt or note as filed | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 150 mg | citrate · Magnesium (Form: from Magnesium Citrate) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Does this label's citrate claim hold up, or could the magnesium come from another source?
The label names one magnesium form, citrate, resolved from the filed magnesium line; at that salt the declaration is within the assumed size 000 capacity at powder density 0.8 g/mL, compared with oxide, the salt richest in magnesium at 60.3%.
computed with assumption| Form named on the label | Elemental fraction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium citrate | 11.3–16.2% | filed magnesium line |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this a good price for the elemental magnesium I'm actually getting?
No US retail price is matched to this label as of 2026-11-02; 17 of 135 citrate labels have one, against a median of $0.1159 per 100 mg among 12 ranked citrate offers.
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| n=12 |
| P25 $0.0843 |
| P75 $0.1469 |
| median $0.1159 |
| Rank | Label | Per 100 mg | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Naturals Magnesium Citrate 200 mg | $0.0344 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2 | Solgar Magnesium Citrate | $0.0607 | 2026-11-02 |
| 3 | LES Labs Magnesium Citrate | $0.0777 | 2026-11-02 |
| 4 | Bluebonnet Magnesium Citrate | $0.0865 | 2026-11-02 |
| 5 | Solaray Magnesium Citrate 400 mg | $0.0868 | 2026-11-02 |
| Median | 12 ranked citrate offers | $0.1159 | 2026-11-02 |
Source · Amazon via licensed data provider; NIH DSLD · unique ASIN × date; prices observed 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-02 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How many days will this bottle last at the label's own serving, and what does a day cost?
At the label's own serving, Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Citrate lasts 90 days: 90 servings against 1 serving a day in the filed directions.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 1 Capsule(s) |
| Servings per container | 90 |
| Servings per day in the directions | 1 |
| Days per bottle | 90 days |
| $ per 30 days at one label serving a day | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
| $ per 30 days at 420 mg Daily Value | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "38% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 38% Daily Value; 150 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 36%, a difference of 2 points. Labels filed under the earlier 400 mg reference, or with a different filing basis, show gaps of this kind.
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| Declared vs recomputed % |
| DV |
| 36 · 38 |
| Declared vs |
| recomputed % DV |
| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 38% | 420 mg | 36% |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2016-02-23 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain these other ingredients, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Citrate files 3 other ingredients and a gelatin shell, and no magnesium stearate, against 43 of 135 citrate labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cellulose |
| 2 | Gelatin |
| 3 | Vegetable Stearate |
| Shell | gelatin |
| Target group | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
| Target group | Gluten Free |
| Target group | Dairy Free |
| Target group | Sugar Free |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What has research measured about citrate, and about side effects?
10 studies in the PubMed-checked registry measured outcomes involving citrate; 1 mention gastrointestinal or adverse outcomes. They measured the salt, not this label.
measured| Year | Study | PubMed |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Comparing the Bioavailability of Two Seawater-Derived Magnesium Preparations. | 40955524 |
| 2024 | Comparative Clinical Study on Magnesium Absorption and Side Effects After Oral Intake of Microencapsulated Magnesium (MAGSHAPE™ Microcapsules) Versus Other Magnesium Sources. | 39770988 |
| 2022 | Effects of short-term magnesium supplementation on ionized, total magnesium and other relevant electrolytes levels. | 35041150 |
Source · PubMed-checked study registry · registry checked 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Has this brand had FDA recalls or adverse event reports?
Douglas Laboratories has 1 FDA recall record matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. Douglas Laboratories has FDA CAERS adverse event reports on record at brand level, as do 143 of 273 brands in this registry; openFDA states that “there is no certainty that the reported event (adverse event) was actually due to the product” and that reports “cannot be used to estimate the incidence of these events.”
measured| Recall | Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-1202-2015 | 2015-02-18 | Bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of melatonin. | Terminated |
Source · openFDA enforcement and CAERS · queried 2026-10-19 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this the same formula as another brand's, and how do their prices differ?
No other brand files the same formulation (ingredients, shell, units and rounded amount) as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Brand | Price per 100 mg |
|---|---|---|
| No cross-brand match as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Which labels are closest to this one, with the same salt and dose?
6 labels use the same resolved citrate within ±10% of this label's 150 mg per unit, compared side by side on price and capsule verdict.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Factors Magnesium Citrate 150 mg Key Lime | 150 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Natural Factors Magnesium Citrate 150 mg (DSLD 220684) | 150 mg | No price | Needs size 000 |
| Natural Factors Magnesium Citrate 150 mg (DSLD 220688) | 150 mg | No price | Needs size 000 |
| PureFormulas Magnesium Citrate | 150 mg | No price | Needs size 000 |
| Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Citrate | 150 mg | $19.00 · 2026-11-02 | Needs size 000 |
| Adaptogen Research Magnesium Citrate | 150 mg | No price | Needs size 000 |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Where does this record come from, what is missing, and how do I cite or correct it?
Every value on this page traces to NIH DSLD 56862 (label 2016-02-23, snapshot 2026-08-10) and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. 1 gap remain: No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02 (barcode 3 10539 00337 4). The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 56862 |
| Label date | 2016-02-23 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2016-02-23 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 3 10539 00337 4 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 5297 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 10266 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 30818 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 232777 |
12 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 70971 |
| Manufactured by: | Douglas Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | This product contains NO yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial preservatives, artificial flavoring, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs). |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. |
| Precautions re: Children | KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. |
| Storage | For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity) |
| Precautions re: All Other | Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing. |
| General: Product/Version Code | Formula #85045 |
| FDA Statement of Identity | A Dietary Supplement |
| Physical state | Capsule |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 56862 · label 2016-02-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
6 brand pages linked below contain magnesium labels from the NIH DSLD registry snapshot dated 2026-08-10.