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313// Magnesium Citrate for Constipation Relief: Why It Fails + What to Do Instead

April 23, 2026·19 min
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Have you taken magnesium citrate to relieve constipation, but it hasn't worked?Have you tried higher and higher doses, or different types of magnesium like magnesium malate or magnesium oxide, to relieve constipation, but they don't work or leave you with tons of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain?Or - are you researching different types of magnesium and trying to figure out which is the best for fast constipation relief?If you said yes to any of these questions, this episode is for you.Magnesium citrate is heralded as one of the key natural remedies to constipation - along with fiber, drinking water, and probiotics.However, magnesium citrate has left MANY people no better off in their search for regular bowel movements. And for some, it's even made the symptoms of gas, bloating, and abdominal pain even worse.That's why, in today's episode, I'm sharing what many health providers are NOT sharing:Why magnesium citrate works for some people, but not othersWhat it means when magnesium citrate is not workingWhat to do instead to find constipation reliefIf you’re tired of constipation remedies that don't work and want to find permanent relief for constipation, then this episode is for you.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Magnesium Citrate Not Working 01:29 - Podcast Welcome and Mission 02:37 - Why Citrate Works Fast 04:12 - How It Works in Gut 07:22 - Best Use Travel Constipation 08:02 - Why Chronic Constipation Persists 09:51 - Root Cause Guide and Proof 13:27 - Electrolytes Beyond Magnesium 15:19 - Hope Next Steps and WrapEPISODES MENTIONED:165// The Constipation Magnesium Myth232// The Salt Episode: Is Sodium Deficiency Causing Your Bloating and Constipation?117// End Six Years of Constipation in One Month [Testimonial – Anitra]100// End Bloating, Constipation, and Food Confusion in 3 months [Testimonial - Rachel]158// How She Ended a Decade of Chronic Constipation in 1 Month [Testimonial - Ti]183// Relieve 30+ Years of Constipation, Headaches, Fatigue, Insomnia, And Anxiety in ONE Week [Testimonial - Eric]200// How to End 20+ Years of Constipation and Acid Reflux in 3 Months249// She Beat Her Bloat, Constipation, and Acid Reflux in One MonthWORK WITH US:Option #1) 👉 Join the Better Belly Blueprint today!Want to learn how BBB works? Watch this FREE training walking you through how to heal, once and for all!Option #2) 👉 Work long-term, 1:1 with us as a Better Belly VIP client (Pay-in-full and payment plan options available)Want to make sure that VIP is right for you? Book a FREE 20 Min Application Call!RESOURCES:

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