A magnesium food supplement combining three forms of magnesium – citrate, glycinate and malate – in a vegetarian capsule.
Nutrition and health claims
- Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Magnesium contributes to normal muscle function
- Magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
- Magnesium contributes to normal psychological function
- Magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance
- Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth
What is in each capsule
One capsule provides 96 mg magnesium (26% NRV). Two capsules provide 192 mg magnesium (51% NRV), from magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate and magnesium malate. Vegetable cellulose capsule.
How to take
Take one or two capsules daily with water. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. 90 capsules per pouch. If you take levothyroxine, bisphosphonates (such as alendronic acid), or tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, leave 2 to 4 hours between doses. Check with your GP or pharmacist first if you have kidney disease.
Good to know
Free from artificial colours and titanium dioxide. Suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Made in the UK. Made in a factory that also handles milk, egg, fish and crustaceans. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Bronze, Best Individual Vitamin – Wellness from Within Awards 2024
Formulation Comparison
Dr Marks Triple Magnesium vs Typical High-Street Supplement
90 vegan capsules · 1–2 a day · 20p–40p/daySuitable for vegans & vegetarians
| What to look for | Dr Marks Triple Magnesium | Typical High-Street Supplement |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium forms | Dr Marks3-in-1 blend (Citrate, Glycinate & Malate) in vegan HPMC capsules |
Typical High-StreetSingle-form Magnesium Oxide tablets |
| Elemental transparency | Dr MarksClearly declared 192mg elemental magnesium per 2 capsules (96mg per capsule) |
Typical High-StreetOften listed by heavy compound weight only |
| Award pedigree | Dr MarksWellness From Within 2024 Bronze Winner (Best Individual Vitamin) |
Typical High-StreetGeneric single-form tablet |
| Excipients & coatings | Dr MarksNo titanium dioxide, talc, tablet glazes or artificial colours |
Typical High-StreetBulking agents, tablet glazes and artificial colours |
| Format & packaging | Dr MarksFlat, letterbox-friendly resealable pouch |
Typical High-StreetBulky plastic tubs or blister packs |
| Formulated by | Dr MarksPractising UK GPs |
Typical High-StreetGeneric mass-market contract formulas |
Compared against common single-form or standard A–Z high-street tablet formulations.Made in a UK factory that also handles milk, egg, fish and crustaceans.
A GP’s View on Supplement Timelines
Consistent Daily Use: What Happens in the Body
Many supplement brands print fixed charts promising you will “feel more energy in Week 2” or “see thicker hair in Month 2”. As practising UK GPs, we won’t do that. What happens when you take a supplement depends on whether you are topping up an everyday diet (where nutrients work quietly in the background and you may not “feel” a sudden change) or correcting a low level found on a GP blood test.
Days 1–7
Daily routine & digestive comfort
Take 1 or 2 capsules a day with a main meal and water. Taking capsules alongside food supports normal digestion and helps make a daily habit stick.
Weeks 2–6
Steady daily nutritional intake
Consistent daily intake helps top up your diet every day rather than in sporadic bursts. Water-soluble nutrients (such as B vitamins and vitamin C) are used daily and aren’t stored in large amounts, while fat-soluble nutrients (such as vitamin D) build up gradually with steady daily intake.
Weeks 8–12 (1–2 pouches)
Long-term maintenance & GP blood re-checks
Red blood cells turn over roughly every 90 to 120 days. When a GP treats a confirmed low level (such as vitamin B12 or vitamin D), NICE and NHS guidance typically schedules a clinical review or follow-up check around 3 months. For everyday dietary top-ups, steady ongoing habits matter most.
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Dr Marc CrutchleyMBChB MRCGP MSc BSc (Hons), Co-founder
Dr Mark WilshereMBChB MRCGP DCH BSc (Hons), Co-founder
GP-Formulated in the UK✓ GMC-Registered Practising UK GPs · 40+ Years Combined Experience
Meet the GPs behind Dr Marks
Formulated by Dr Marc Crutchley and Dr Mark Wilshere, practising UK GPs.
With over 40 years of combined clinical experience as GMC-registered UK GPs, we formulate every Dr Marks supplement using bioavailable nutrient forms at meaningful daily doses — in clean plant-based capsules with zero synthetic fillers or binders.
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