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  • Pharmacokinetics
  • In vitro and In vivo studies

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  • Magnesium supplementation is widely presumed beneficial, yet its pharmacokinetics across different formulations remain poorly understood.
  • Assessing the bioavailability of various magnesium products is crucial for ensuring efficacy and guiding consumer choice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate two in vitro methods for predicting magnesium bioavailability.
  • To validate these in vitro predictions through subsequent in vivo human testing.

Main Methods:

  • Fifteen commercial magnesium formulations underwent in vitro assessment using a Simulator of the Human Intestinal Microbial Ecosystem (SHIME®) and dissolution tests.
  • Two formulations with contrasting in vitro bioavailability predictions were selected for in vivo testing in 30 subjects.
  • In vivo bioavailability was measured by monitoring serum magnesium concentrations for up to 6 hours post-ingestion.

Main Results:

  • In vitro tests revealed significant variations in magnesium absorption and dissolution across the 15 products.
  • In vivo testing demonstrated distinct serum magnesium absorption profiles between the two selected supplements up to 4 hours post-ingestion.
  • Key bioavailability metrics, including maximal serum magnesium increase and total area under the curve, differed significantly between the two formulations.

Conclusions:

  • The in vitro SHIME model effectively predicted poor bioaccessibility and bioavailability, which correlated with in vivo outcomes.
  • The study validates specific in vitro approaches as reliable tools for predicting the in vivo bioavailability and effectiveness of micronutrients.
  • This methodology can aid in the development and selection of superior magnesium supplements.