Magnesium Citrate

Magnesium citrate is a salt that helps regulate acidity and can also serve as a nutrient supplement.

Found In
  • Fortified drinks
  • Soft drinks
  • Supplements
Also Known As
  • E345
The Beverage Bottom Line

Magnesium citrate is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.

This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.


International Assessments and Authorizations


U.S. Food And Drug Administration

Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. ()

In 2006, dietary reference intakes for magnesium were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

In 1977, the health aspects of citric acid and its salts for use in food were evaluated.

has established daily values for magnesium.

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European Food Safety Authority

Safe for intended uses. Authorized in the EU (nutrient, additive).

In 2016, EFSA evaluated the safety of trimagnesium dicitrate anhydrous to be used as a food additive in food supplements.

In 2015, EFSA issued an opinion on dietary reference values for magnesium.

In 2009, 2010 and 2013, EFSA assessed health claims for magnesium.

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Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives

Safe for intended uses.

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Safe for intended uses.

In 2006, dietary reference intakes for magnesium were reviewed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.

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This page was last updated on 6/30/2025