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Magnesium Tablets.

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nameslessone

nameslessone Report 12 Aug 2024 10:55

A good look at one’s diet should really always be done before taking supplements.

ArgyllGran

ArgyllGran Report 11 Aug 2024 22:31

A good balanced diet should provide all you need.

If you are on any medication, don't take extra magnesium without consulting your doctor, as they may interact.


https://www.houstonmethodist.org/blog/articles/2022/jul/should-you-be-taking-magnesium-supplements/


Also:

"Magnesium
Magnesium is a mineral that helps:
turn the food we eat into energy;
make sure the parathyroid glands, which produce hormones important for bone health, work normally

Good sources of magnesium
Magnesium is found in a wide variety of foods, including:
spinach; nuts; wholemeal bread

How much magnesium do I need?
The amount of magnesium you need is:
300mg a day for men (19 to 64 years)
270mg a day for women (19 to 64 years)

What happens if I take too much magnesium?
Taking high doses of magnesium (more than 400mg) for a short time can cause diarrhoea.
There's not enough evidence to say what the effects might be of taking high doses of magnesium for a long time

What does the Department of Health and Social Care advise?

You should be able to get all the magnesium you need by eating a varied and balanced diet.
If you take magnesium supplements, do not take too much as this could be harmful.
Having 400mg or less a day of magnesium from supplements is unlikely to cause any harm.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/others/

ZZzzz

ZZzzz Report 11 Aug 2024 19:48

No.

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 11 Aug 2024 19:40

Have you been advised to take these?

ZZzzz

ZZzzz Report 11 Aug 2024 19:34

Does anyone on here take these tablets and if you do how long did it take before you noticed any difference?