Can too much magnesium be harmful

Question 1

Is 450 mg of magnesium too much?

Answer

YES: 300 mg of magnesium is adequate for adults. We also get magnesium from diet so taking additional supplementation can be toxic.

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Question 2

Can magnesium sulfate (iv) relax the baby too much and cause important organs to fail?

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No: In fact we have found that premature babies who receive magnesium have less bleeding in the brain. Magnesium should be used cautiously because it can... Read More

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Usually not: Mothers get Magnesium Sulfate at times to control her high blood pressure in labor & some passes into baby.Over 3 decades I have had babies many born ... Read More

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No : Magnesium sulfate does not lead to neonate organ failure.

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Question 3

What are serious magnesium metabolism disorders and how they can be diagnosed? it seems like my body is not absorbing enough or excreting too much

Answer

Low magnesium: Low magnesium can be caused by: Alcoholism, Chronic diarrhea, intestinal diseases: celiac and inflammatory bowel dz, diet deficiency, meds: Diuretics,... Read More

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Question 4

What can result from taking too much magnesium supplements?

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Hypermagnesemia: This means high magnesium levels in blood. This can cause irregular heart rates which can be occasionally fatal (called ventricular tachycardia). The ... Read More

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Question 5

Is magnesium fat or water soluble? is taking too much toxic? how do i know when to stop as tests are not very indicatve right?

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Magnesium=necessary: Magnesium is a water soluble mineral that most people are whole-body deficient in. At high doses, it causes diarrhea. If the kidneys are compromised ... Read More

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Question 6

Is 400mg of magnesium safe to take daily? how much mg will cause hypermagnesemia or any adverse effects? i need to make sure 400mg is safe daily.

Answer

Magnesium: Recommend magnesium glycinate 400 to 800mg daily. Should not cause problem with diarrhea.

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Question 7

What is overdose magnesium to take by mouth? i took 200 mg is this too much?

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No: You will not overdose on a single dose of magnesium 200 mg.

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Question 8

Can expired magnesium citrate be harmful ? or effective?

Answer

Two questions here: 1) We can't endorse the use of expired medications; 2) what are you hoping to treat with magnesium citrate?

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Question 9

I'm 15 weeks pregnant and taking 375mg of magnesium to help with constipation. i get another 100-200mg from foods. is this too much overall?

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Probably its ok: But check with your OB doc. Usually 375 mg is the upper limit of normal in pregnancy. An extra dose from food probably wont make much of a diff. I wou... Read More

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Question 10

Can too much magnesium glycinate chelate be absorbed in the body (with high doses) and cause permanent damage? or do good kidneys filter it all out?

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Likely filtered out: High dose magnesium can cause muscle weakness / fatigue / lethargy, but with good hydration, the kidneys will filter and excrete the excess over time.... Read More

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Can too much magnesium be harmful

Is 450 mg of magnesium too much?

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Can magnesium sulfate (iv) relax the baby too much and cause important organs to fail?

What are serious magnesium metabolism disorders and how they can be diagnosed? it seems like my body is not absorbing enough or excreting too much

What can result from taking too much magnesium supplements?

Is magnesium fat or water soluble? is taking too much toxic? how do i know when to stop as tests are not very indicatve right?

Is 400mg of magnesium safe to take daily? how much mg will cause hypermagnesemia or any adverse effects? i need to make sure 400mg is safe daily.

What is overdose magnesium to take by mouth? i took 200 mg is this too much?

Can expired magnesium citrate be harmful ? or effective?

I'm 15 weeks pregnant and taking 375mg of magnesium to help with constipation. i get another 100-200mg from foods. is this too much overall?

Can too much magnesium glycinate chelate be absorbed in the body (with high doses) and cause permanent damage? or do good kidneys filter it all out?

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