Digestive discomfort tends to show up at the worst possible moments, and we know too well how the search for relief can feel endless. Yet one mineral repeatedly rises to the top for women dealing with constipation, sluggish digestion, or unexplained bloating: magnesium. Far from simply a social media trend, it’s a vital mineral your gut relies on to function. 

Here’s the science behind it, the forms that actually work, and why magnesium is becoming a non-negotiable in women’s digestive health (and in our sell-out 01. Bowel + Bloat Relief formula). 

Magnesium isn’t just about digestion - it’s an essential mineral involved in more than 300 biochemical processes within your body. It helps your muscles contract and relax, supports nerve function, balances electrolytes, and even calms your nervous system. As our Head of Nutrition, Laura Jennings (ANutr MSc) explains, “Magnesium plays a supportive role in healthy digestion, particularly in helping the muscles of the gut relax and contract naturally. Certain forms, like magnesium citrate, can also help ease constipation by drawing water into the intestines.” 

When magnesium levels drop - which is surprisingly common - the body starts sending signals: fatigue, cramps, restless sleep, anxiety… and yes, constipation. Those wave-like contractions that move food through your gut (peristalsis) rely on magnesium to work smoothly. “Magnesium isn’t a primary driver of gut motility, but it does support normal muscle and nerve function throughout the body, including the digestive tract. Certain forms of magnesium, like magnesium citrate, can also help ease constipation because of their natural osmotic effect.” Laura says.  

This is where magnesium really proves its worth. Certain forms - like magnesium citrate, found in our WE ARE. REGULAR. 01. Bowel + Bloat Relief formula - act as osmotic laxatives, meaning they draw water into the intestines. That extra hydration softens stool and helps it move more freely through the colon. It’s gentle, predictable, and hugely relieving for women who struggle with slow or uncomfortable bowel movements. 

As Laura explains, “osmotic forms of magnesium increase water in the bowel, which softens stools and makes them much easier to pass.” That’s why it doesn’t create urgency or cramping the way stimulant laxatives can. Instead, it supports a smoother, more natural movement - essentially giving your gut a hydration boost from the inside out. 

Here’s where things get a bit more nuanced. Not all forms of magnesium behave the same way in the body. Magnesium glycinate is brilliant for stress and sleep but doesn’t do much for constipation. Magnesium oxide can work but is often bloating-prone. Magnesium citrate, however, is consistently the standout. 

“For constipation, “Magnesium citrate is one of the better-researched forms for easing occasional constipation. It works as a gentle osmotic laxative, drawing water into the bowel to make stools easier to pass, and tends to be well tolerated for most people.” Laura notes. “It’s well absorbed and works with the digestive system rather than forcing it.” That’s exactly why it’s the form we chose — because if your gut is moving too slowly, you want something that supports the system, not something that shocks it into action. 

Bowel + Bloat Relief combines magnesium citrate with soothing botanicals that help support digestion from every angle. It’s not a harsh laxative. It’s a daily support. A balancing act. A gentler, more intuitive way to feel more comfortable and less bloated. 

Inside you’ll find magnesium citrate doing its stool-softening magic alongside vitamin C, ginger, and peppermint - a trio known for easing digestive tension and calming discomfort. Laura confirms: “It’s best of both worlds - magnesium for motility, and vitamins and botanicals for comfort. It’s a holistic, gentle approach that supports the entire digestive process.” 

Which is why, instead of urgency, you get consistency. Instead of bloating, you get relief. Instead of feeling “blocked,” you feel like yourself again. 

There’s a big bonus to magnesium: it’s incredibly calming. It supports GABA production, helping dial down stress and ease tension. And because your gut and nervous system are deeply connected, when magnesium helps your body relax, your digestion often improves as a happy side effect. 

As Laura explains, “Because the gut and nervous system communicate constantly, anything that supports a calmer nervous system can also support digestion. Magnesium helps regulate muscle and nerve function, which may indirectly benefit gut comfort for some people.” 

Magnesium is brilliant for easing constipation - not in a dramatic, laxative way, but in the steady, physiological way your gut prefers. And while it makes a meaningful difference on its own, the real magic happens when it sits alongside the habits that keep digestion working long-term: hydration, fibre, movement, stress support. 

That’s the approach behind WE ARE. REGULAR. 01. Bowel + Bloat Relief - magnesium for gut motility and regular relief, supported by botanicals, vitamin C, L-glutamine, barley grass and more. A formulation that works with your body, not against it.