As a magnesium supplement, it is often promoted as a better source of magnesium than other forms (e.g., magnesium oxide) due to improved absorption. Some websites claim that orotate carries magnesium across cell membranes and produces higher levels of magnesium within the cells. More @Wikipedia
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