GNC Magnesium 500mg Capsule contains Magnesium as Magnesium Oxide as its active ingredient. It also contains gelatin as other ingredients. Lower magnesium intake is associated with lower BMDM and magnesium depletion has been associated with decreased osteoblastic and osteoclastic activity, osteopenia, bone fragility, and vitamin D resistance or reduction. This supplement fulfills the need for magnesium.