How Magnesium Citrate Works
Magnesium citrate is an osmotic laxative, which works by relaxing the bowels and pulling more water into the intestines. This water combines with dry stools, thus softening and bulking them up. As a result, you can easily pass these stools out of the body during bowel movements. Another effect of magnesium citrate is to stimulate the normal movement of food products, which are already broken down, into the large intestine for stool bulking. A bowel movement tends to happen within 30 to 180 minutes after taking the medication. If you want quick results, take it with a full glass of water on an empty stomach. [4]
