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what is magnesium 4 ?

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Over 300 functions: Magnesium is a essential for the function of over 300 enzymes & needed for muscle, nerve & heart function.Low magnesium can cause or aggravate muscle spasms, anxiety, insomnia, migraine headaches, hypertension, fatigue, palpitations, constipation, asthma, osteoporosis etc. The best magnesium supplements are magnesium taurate, glycinate, citrate & aspartate. See http://drcarolyndean.Com/magnesium_miracle.

Question 2

best form of magnesium?

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Why need it?: If for supplementing a low mag level, use magoxide. If for treating constipation, mag citrate is best. Be cautious of self prescribed mag since it may be a problem for some people like those with weak kidneys or on meds that can retain magnesium like spironolactone.

Question 3

is magnesium good for you ?

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Normal: Magnesium levels are controlled by your system. Unless a disease process is lowering your levels or chronic hormonal conditions, a reasonable diet will suffice.

Question 4

is 450 mg of magnesium too much?

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

Question 5

can u mix magnesium with drinks?

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Yes, but: Why would you want to? Solid magnesium doesn't dissolve.  If you truly have magnesium deficiency, it is best taken as a prescription medication as advised by your doctor.

Question 6

is magnesium a form of vasilodator?

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Magnesium: Yes -- magnesium relaxes vascular smooth muscle, and can relax skeletal muscle.  In toxemia, magnesium is given intravenously to help lower bp and mute seizure risk. Dietary magnesium is known to be a natural adjunct to other bp lowering interventions, including salt restriction, weight loss, less sugar, less fat, and smoking cessation.

Question 7

what are the benefits of magnesium?

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Magnesium: Helps Increase Energy.
Calms Nerves &amp; Anxiety.
Helps With Digestion by Relieving Constipation.
Relieves Muscle Aches and Spasms.
Regulates Levels of Calcium, Potassium and Sodium.
Important for Heart Health.
Prevents Migraine Headaches.
Helps Prevent Osteoporosis.

Question 8

is magnesium in food easily absorbed?

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30% - 40%: Approximately 30% to 40% of the dietary magnesium consumed is typically absorbed by the body.

Question 9

what is the richest food in magnesium?

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Magnesium-rich foods: There are multiple good sources of magnesium, but the winner is probably rice bran.  Seeds like squash, pumpkin, and flax are also good ones.  Maybe you'll be happy to know that dark chocolate is right up there with them -- along with brazil nuts!

Question 10

how much magnesium can you take a day?

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Magnesium Intake/day: The food and nutrition board of the institute of medicine has set the acceptable upper intake level for magnesium supplements at 350-400 mg per day, which is the highest level of intake that is not apt to cause diarrhea or other gastrointestinal problems in most people.
Your body absorbs between 1/3 and 1/2 of the magnesium you consume. Foods rich in magnesium include green leafy vegetables.

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