Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Chlorella and Magnesium in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

Chlorella

What it is: A green freshwater alga sold as a supplement.

What the research says: A review of 10 trials found modest drops in total and LDL cholesterol. Only 2 of those trials checked what the supplements actually contained.

Cautions

• That review didn't assess safety, and we didn't find a reliable safety review.

Medicines to check

• Talk to your clinician if you take any medicine

In Holitro: Chlorella (500 mg per capsule)

Source: PubMed review: Chlorella vulgaris and lipid profile: meta-analysis (2022) (updated March 2022)

Magnesium

What it is: An essential mineral the body uses for muscle and nerve function, blood sugar and blood pressure control, and making protein, bone and DNA.

What the research says: Supplements may lower blood pressure slightly. People who get more magnesium from food tend to have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and it matters for bone health.

Cautions

• Adults shouldn't take more than 350 mg a day from supplements unless a clinician advises it.
• Too much from supplements can cause diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps.

Medicines to check

• Osteoporosis medicines (bisphosphonates) and some antibiotics: take them apart from magnesium
• Diuretics
• Long-term acid-reflux or ulcer medicines can lower magnesium levels

In Holitro: Magnesium Glycinate (133 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Magnesium: Fact Sheet for Consumers (updated March 2021)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.