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I am 5.5 weeks pregnant and i want to know if i can continue taking a supplemental dose of magnesium citrate. 300 mg, every day. it helps with sleep, anxiety and tension headaches from slipped disc.
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Certainly: Congratulations! magnesium is an essential nutrient and is especially important during pregnancy, where it can prevent high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia) and other complications. It is completely safe to take during pregnancy. I imagine you are already taking a prenatal with folic acid. Biotin and dha are other beneficial nutrients during pregnancy.
Answered 7/7/2018
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It's fine : It's totally safe in pregnancy to take magnesium citrate. If it helps with your symptoms then go ahead and continue it ! :).
Answered 10/13/2013
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