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How Long Does It Take for Magnesium Citrate to Make You Poop?
Hi everyone! Meg Esser here, Registered Holistic Nutritionist with ITL Health. Today, I’m answering one of the most frequently asked questions we get:
“How long does it take for magnesium citrate to work as a laxative?”
It might sound like a funny question—but if you're dealing with constipation, you know it’s no joke. Constipation is one of the lesser-known signs of magnesium deficiency. That’s because magnesium plays a key role in helping muscles relax—and yes, your intestines are muscles too. When they’re tight or constricted, they can’t effectively move stool through your system.
Magnesium also draws water into the bowel, which helps soften hard stool and get things moving. As for timing? Magnesium citrate can work in as little as 30 minutes, but for some people it may take 6 to 12 hours to have an effect. Everyone’s body is different.
Many people prefer taking magnesium before bed—not only does it support better sleep, but they often wake up to a comfortable, natural bowel movement in the morning.
If you're struggling right now and wondering if it will make you sleepy—don’t worry. Magnesium citrate won’t knock you out. It simply helps your body relax, which is a bonus whether you're constipated or not.
For constipation relief, we recommend MAG365 Ionic Magnesium Citrate Powder. It’s a great option because it's fast-absorbing and easy to dose gradually—so you can increase slowly until you reach your personal bowel tolerance.
Worried about loose stools? That typically only happens if you take more magnesium than your body needs. Your system will simply flush out the excess. But if you’re not constipated and just curious about magnesium supplements, try our PrizMAG Magnesium Bisglycinate Capsules instead. They’re absorbed at the cellular level and bypass the bowel entirely—meaning no digestive upset, no laxative effect, and definitely no diarrhea.
If you have a sensitive stomach or are just magnesium-curious, PrizMAG is a gentle, effective option.
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