Magnesium adipate is a magnesium salt. It was reported that treatment with a preparation containing magnesium adipate and magnesium nicotinate (in tablet or ampule form for i.v. or i.m. administration) has been useful in the treatment of patients with coronary, cerebral and peripheral atherosclerosis.

Magnesium glycerophosphate is a magnesium salt that is available as a tablet, capsule, liquid solution or liquid suspension for oral use. Magnesium glycerophosphate is a bioavailable well tolerated source of magnesium. The organic glycerophosphoric anion, by itself, offers very significant nutritional advantages (a source of phosphorus, permeation enhancer). Adverse effects are: diarrhea, abdominal pain.

Magnesium gluceptate is a magnesium salt. Magnesium is used as a dietary supplement for individuals who are deficient in magnesium. Although a balanced diet usually supplies all the magnesium a person needs, magnesium supplements may be needed by patients who have lost magnesium because of illness or treatment with certain medicines. Lack of magnesium may lead to irritability, muscle weakness, and irregular heartbeat. Magnesium gluceptate may be useful in the prevention and treatment of migraines.