Is MAGNESIUM safe to take?
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It depends, magnesium supplements are not recommended for everyone. Each individual is different and there are many circumstances that can affect the level of magnesium in your system (for example, some medications can lead to magnesium deficiencies). It is best to talk with your doctor to assess your personal situation and determine whether magnesium supplementation is right for you. That said, maintaining the correct level of magnesium plays an important role in regulating blood pressure and also in the metabolism of carbohydrates by controlling insulin release.
Magnesium can be a problem if you have poor kidney function. If not, large doses will probably give you diarrhea.
250-500 mg magnesium a day should provide most of what a body needs without causing the runs. Be sure you are also getting 500-1000 mg of calcium a day for balance. Good luck!
Since magnesium is a water-soluble mineral, it is safe to use. If you take too much for your body to tolerate and absorb, it will end up in the colon and the body will flush it out and you'll get diarrhea. Diarrhea is the only side effect. The benefits are multiple. Magnesium is involved in over 300 body processes, from proper enzymatic function, to muscular relaxation to stress relief and regularity.
The form of magnesium should be important to you.
Magnesium oxide is not very absorbable so oxide is commonly used for a laxative effect.
Magnesium citrate and aspartate are used as an absorbable form to promote relaxation and to help muscle spasms.
Magnesium glycinate is used by people that have very sensitive GI tracts for excellent absorption.
Magnesium Taurate is also easy on the GI tract and the taurate form helps the cardiovascular system by helping the heart properly contract. Taurate is also important for the brain in helping proper neurotransmitter function.
Hope this helps.
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