Magnesium Lactate

Magnesium lactate is a source of magnesium when used as a nutrient in fortified food and beverages. It can also be used as acidity regulator.

Found In
  • Beverages
  • Dietary supplements
  • Foods
Also Known As
  • DL-Lactic Acid Magnesium Salt
  • L-Lactic Acid Magnesium Salt
  • Magnesium DL(-)-2-Hydroxypropionate
  • Magnesium Di-L-Lactate
  • Magnesium Lactate (Anhydrous)
The Beverage Bottom Line

Magnesium lactate 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.

European Food Safety Authority

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

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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Permitted as a supplemental ingredient.

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