What is NeoLife Magnesium Complex?
NeoLife Magnesium Complex is a daily magnesium supplement for adults who want support with tiredness, energy, muscle function and bone health. Each tablet supplies 150 mg of magnesium from three sources, plus a whole-food blend of beet, kale, broccoli and radish. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue and to normal muscle function.
One bottle holds 60 tablets and carries NAFDAC Regn. No. A7-100108. It is made for NeoLife International Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria by Natural Formulas in Hayward, California, USA.
Magnesium is an essential mineral, which means the body cannot make it and has to take it in from food or a supplement. This is a concentrated daily source of it, and it sits in the targeted nutrients group at Recs-Medix — single-nutrient products for people who already know which mineral they want to top up, rather than a broad multivitamin.
This is a food supplement, also described as a dietary supplement. It is not a medicine, it is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it does not replace a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
What is Magnesium Complex used for?
Magnesium Complex is used as a daily source of magnesium for adults whose diet may not supply enough. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal muscle function, to normal functioning of the nervous system, to normal psychological function and to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.
One tablet supplies 150 mg of magnesium, which is 40% of the EU and GB nutrient reference value of 375 mg, so a single tablet already covers a substantial share of a day’s reference amount.
NeoLife’s own description of the product is short: it “promotes energy production, muscle & psychological function”. For the European market NeoLife adds that magnesium “is also essential for its contribution to the maintenance of normal bones, along with calcium and vitamin D”.
What are the key benefits of NeoLife Magnesium Complex?
One tablet gives 150 mg of magnesium, which is 40% of the EU and GB nutrient reference value of 375 mg, and two tablets give 300 mg, which is 80%. At that level, magnesium supports the following functions in the body.
- Energy support — magnesium contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Support against tiredness — magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Muscle function — magnesium contributes to normal muscle function.
- Nervous system support — magnesium contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Psychological function — magnesium contributes to normal psychological function.
- Bone and teeth support — magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and normal teeth.
- Electrolyte balance and protein synthesis — magnesium contributes to electrolyte balance and to normal protein synthesis, and it has a role in the process of cell division.
These statements have not been evaluated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
What is in NeoLife Magnesium Complex?
Each tablet carries two blends: the NeoLife Tri-Mag Blend, which supplies the 150 mg of magnesium from three compounds, and the NeoLife PhytoMag Blend, which is 25 mg of concentrated whole-food material from four vegetables. Magnesium supplements differ in the compound the magnesium is attached to, and this one uses three rather than relying on a single form.
NeoLife Tri-Mag Blend — the magnesium itself
- Magnesium glycinate (double amino acid chelate) — magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine, also sold under the name magnesium bisglycinate. NeoLife describes it as “double amino acid chelated magnesium bound to glycine, to provide a highly bioavailable and absorbable form of magnesium”, and credits the double amino acid chelation process to Dr Arthur Furst.
- Magnesium hydroxide — an inorganic magnesium compound with a high proportion of magnesium by weight, which allows a meaningful dose to fit into one tablet alongside the other two forms.
- Tri-magnesium citrate — magnesium bound to citric acid. NeoLife describes it as an organically bound natural source of magnesium with high bioavailability, and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements lists citrate among the supplement forms of magnesium that are more easily absorbed by the body.
Elemental magnesium — the actual magnesium content — is the figure to compare between products, rather than the total weight of the compound or the number of forms named on the front of a pack. Here it is 150 mg per tablet, at a dose of one to two tablets a day.
NeoLife PhytoMag Blend — the whole-food part
25 mg per tablet from beet (Beta vulgaris) root, kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) aerial parts, broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) aerial parts and radish (Raphanus sativus) seed. NeoLife includes it as a natural source of magnesium and of the phytonutrients those four vegetables carry. No nutrient reference value is established for this blend, so no percentage is given for it.
NeoLife states that Magnesium Complex is a vegetarian and vegan formula made without animal-sourced ingredients, with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives added, and that NeoLife products use only GMO-free ingredients. NeoLife also describes its 3D technology as assuring rapid and complete disintegration, dissolution and dispersion of the tablet.
NeoLife Magnesium Complex Supplement Facts: what does each tablet contain?
| Per tablet | Amount | % NRV as printed on the pack | Per 2-tablet daily dose (calculated on the EU and GB NRV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium | 150 mg | 41% | 300 mg — 80% of the EU and GB NRV of 375 mg |
| NeoLife Tri-Mag Blend Magnesium glycinate, magnesium hydroxide and tri-magnesium citrate |
Supplies the magnesium above | — | — |
| NeoLife PhytoMag Blend Beet (Beta vulgaris) root, kale (Brassica oleracea acephala) aerial, broccoli (Brassica oleracea italica) aerial, radish (Raphanus sativus) seed |
25 mg | No NRV established | 50 mg |
The 41% figure is the percentage printed on the pack, calculated for individuals four years and older. The fourth column is calculated on the EU and GB nutrient reference value of 375 mg, so a customer in Europe, the UK or anywhere else can read the panel against the reference used where they live. Dosage: take 1–2 tablets per day. Pack size: 60 tablets. NAFDAC Regn. No. A7-100108. NeoLife product number 2723.
How much magnesium do adults need each day?
National recommendations for adults sit between roughly 270 mg and 420 mg a day from all sources — food first, supplements second. One tablet of this product supplies 150 mg, and two supply 300 mg, so it is a top-up to a normal diet rather than a replacement for magnesium-rich food.
| Country or region | Daily amount for adults (all sources) | Guidance on supplements alone |
|---|---|---|
| EU and GB labelling reference (NRV) | 375 mg | EFSA and the former Scientific Committee on Food set an upper level of 250 mg a day from supplements |
| EFSA adequate intake | 350 mg men, 300 mg women | As above |
| United Kingdom (NHS) | 300 mg men, 270 mg women, ages 19–64 | The NHS advises that 400 mg or less a day from supplements is unlikely to cause harm |
| United States and Canada | 400–420 mg men, 310–320 mg women | Upper level of 350 mg a day from supplements and medicines |
| Australia and New Zealand | 400–420 mg men, 310–320 mg women | Upper level of 350 mg a day from supplements |
Those upper levels apply to supplements and magnesium-containing medicines only. They do not include the magnesium in food and water, which healthy kidneys handle without difficulty. Foods that supply magnesium include green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, wholegrains and wholemeal bread.
Sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, NHS and EFSA.
How should you take NeoLife Magnesium Complex?
Take 1 to 2 tablets per day, with water. At one tablet a day a 60-tablet bottle lasts 60 days, and at two tablets a day it lasts 30 days, so a single bottle covers one or two months depending on the amount you choose. There is no fixed time of day on the label.
If you are in the EU, one tablet a day keeps your supplemental magnesium at 150 mg, within the 250 mg upper level EFSA applies to supplements. If you want to take two tablets, ask your doctor or pharmacist first, since two tablets supply 300 mg.
Choose a consistent time each day that fits your routine and allows proper spacing from any medicine that interacts with magnesium.
How do you get the best results from it?
A mineral supplement works by keeping your daily intake steady rather than by producing an immediate effect, so the routine around it matters as much as the tablet. Take it every day rather than only on the days you feel tired, and keep the bottle somewhere you will see it at the same time each day.
- Keep magnesium-rich foods in your normal meals — green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and wholegrains — so the supplement tops up a reasonable diet rather than carrying it.
- Reorder before the bottle runs out. A gap of several weeks undoes the steady intake the routine is built on.
- Start at one tablet a day and stay there unless a doctor or pharmacist advises otherwise.
- Give any nutritional routine several weeks alongside regular sleep and normal activity.
Results vary between individuals, and results are not instant.
Who is NeoLife Magnesium Complex for?
It is made for adults who want a daily magnesium top-up: people whose meals are light on green vegetables, beans, nuts and wholegrains, and people looking for support with tiredness, muscle function, psychological function and bone health as they get older.
- Adults who want a single-mineral product rather than a broad multivitamin.
- Adults who prefer a whole-food based formula and a vegetarian or vegan supplement.
- Adults who want a magnesium tablet that combines glycinate and citrate forms rather than one compound alone.
- Adults building a long-term bone and muscle routine, where magnesium sits alongside calcium and vitamin D from the diet.
If you already take a multivitamin or another mineral formula, check its magnesium content before adding this one, so you know your combined daily total. Browse the full essential vitamins and minerals range if you are still deciding which nutrient you need.
What should you know before taking it?
Magnesium is well tolerated by most adults, and the points below cover the situations where the amount, the timing or the decision to take it at all needs care.
Upper amounts and how many tablets to take
Two tablets supply 300 mg of magnesium from a supplement. That is above the 250 mg upper level EFSA applies to supplemental magnesium in the EU, below the 350 mg upper level used in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and below the 400 mg the NHS describes as unlikely to cause harm. One tablet a day sits within all of them, and your doctor or pharmacist can advise on more.
Kidney disease
Healthy kidneys clear excess magnesium. If your kidney function is reduced, magnesium can build up in the blood, so do not take a magnesium supplement without medical supervision.
Loose stools and stomach upset
Magnesium salts draw water into the bowel, and a mild, short-lived laxative effect is the effect that the upper intake levels above are set to avoid. If you notice loose stools, reduce to one tablet a day and speak to a pharmacist if it continues.
Medicines that interact with magnesium
The NIH Office of Dietary Supplements names several medicines that interact with magnesium supplements. Oral bisphosphonates for osteoporosis are absorbed less well and should be separated from magnesium by at least two hours. Tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics bind to magnesium and should be taken at least two hours before, or four to six hours after, a magnesium supplement. Some diuretics change how much magnesium the body loses in urine, and long-term use of proton pump inhibitors for acid reflux can lower magnesium levels. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Magnesium needs are higher in pregnancy, but the right source and amount for you is a decision for your doctor or midwife. Ask before starting any supplement while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Children
Keep out of the reach of children. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist before giving a magnesium supplement to a child.
Ingredients and allergens
The declared contents are the magnesium compounds and the four whole foods listed above. For questions about tabletting aids or any other ingredient not declared on your pack, contact us and we can check the available product information for you.
What does this product not do?
It does not treat, cure or prevent any disease, and it is not a substitute for prescribed medicine. Do not stop or change any medicine in order to take it.
It is not a blood-pressure or heart medicine, and it is not offered for blood pressure, heart rhythm, cholesterol, blood sugar, sleep, migraine, arthritis or immunity.
It is not a laxative or an antacid, even though some magnesium compounds are used in those products at different doses.
Side effects can occur, and results are not guaranteed. Possible effects are set out in the warnings above.
How should it be stored?
Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C and protect from light. Keep the cap closed between doses, keep the bottle out of the bathroom and away from a hot kitchen window, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Why buy NeoLife Magnesium Complex from Recs-Medix?
You receive one bottle of NeoLife Magnesium Complex containing 60 tablets, a 30 to 60 day supply depending on your dose. Recs-Medix Natural Solutions has been an authorised distributor of NeoLife products in Nigeria since 2017, with stores in Lagos and Abuja, and every bottle carries NAFDAC Regn. No. A7-100108.
Checks you can make on the bottle in your hand:
- The NeoLife name and the NeoLife Scientific Advisory Board seal on the label.
- NAFDAC Regn. No. A7-100108 printed on the supplement panel.
- “Made for NeoLife International Ltd, Lagos, Nigeria by Natural Formulas, Hayward, CA, U.S.A.”
- A printed lot number with manufacture and expiry dates on the bottle.
- An undamaged bottle and closure.
NeoLife products are not sold in retail stores and are available through NeoLife distributors, so a NeoLife pack found on an open shelf is worth a second look before you buy it. Stock here comes through the authorised NeoLife channel.
Ordering and delivery:
- Nationwide delivery in Nigeria, with Payment on Delivery available, and 1 to 2 days to most addresses.
- DHL Express to the USA, UK, Canada, Europe and Australia, typically 3 to 5 working days — see our shipping and delivery policy.
- Prices shown in your choice of currency, including Naira, US dollars, pounds and euros.
- Our returns policy, and a support team you can reach by phone, email or WhatsApp.
- Authorised distributor sourcing across the whole NeoLife range.
If you are choosing between magnesium products, contact us and we can talk through what is on the label of each one.
Which NeoLife products go well with it?
- NeoLife Tre-en-en — the grain, seed and legume lipid concentrate that NeoLife built its range around.
- NeoLife CoQ10 — 100 mg of coenzyme Q10 per two-capsule daily dose.
- NeoLife Omega-3 Salmon Oil Plus — omega-3 fatty acids in softgel form.
Frequently asked questions
What is magnesium complex used for?
A magnesium complex is used as a daily source of the mineral magnesium. Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, to normal energy-yielding metabolism, to normal muscle and nervous system function, to normal psychological function, and to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth. “Complex” describes a product that supplies magnesium from more than one compound.
Is it okay to take magnesium complex every day?
Yes — it is made for daily use, at 1 to 2 tablets per day. Daily use is how a mineral supplement works: it keeps your intake steady rather than producing a one-off effect. Keep to the labelled amount, and if you take other supplements, add up the magnesium across all of them.
What are the signs that your body needs magnesium?
The early signs of low magnesium listed by the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements are loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, tiredness and weakness. They are non-specific, which means they overlap with many other causes and cannot tell you on their own that magnesium is the problem. A doctor can check your magnesium status and rule out other explanations, and that is the right route if these symptoms are persistent.
Can magnesium help with ear ringing?
Magnesium carries no authorised health claim for hearing or for tinnitus, and this product is not offered for ringing in the ears. Tinnitus has several possible causes, some of them treatable, so persistent ringing is worth having assessed by a doctor rather than managed with a supplement.
Can you take magnesium with nifedipine or other blood pressure medicines?
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before combining them, and do not change a prescribed medicine on your own. Nifedipine is a calcium channel blocker, and it is not among the medicines the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements names as interacting with magnesium supplements — but the decision about adding any supplement to blood pressure treatment belongs with the prescriber who knows your readings and your other medicines.
Does NeoLife Magnesium Complex have side effects?
Side effects can occur with any supplement. With magnesium the common one is a mild, short-lived laxative effect — loose stools or stomach discomfort — which is more likely at higher amounts. Reducing to one tablet a day usually settles it. Stop and speak to a pharmacist if any effect persists.
Is it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?
NeoLife states that Magnesium Complex is a vegetarian and vegan formula made entirely without animal-sourced ingredients, with no artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives added. If you need confirmation on a specific tabletting aid, contact us and we can check the available product information for you.
How much does NeoLife Magnesium Complex cost, and where can I buy it in Nigeria?
The current price is shown at the top of this page, in the currency you select, and it is the live figure for a 60-tablet bottle. You can order online for nationwide delivery, choose Payment on Delivery, order through WhatsApp, or buy in person at our Lagos or Abuja store. We also ship worldwide by DHL Express.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
These statements have not been evaluated by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Last updated: 24 August 2026.
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