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Is magnesium water so liable. so your body will just urinate out any excess you don't need?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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Not necessarily: Your magnesium level may rise high enough to cause diarrhea and other symptoms. You only need magnesium supplementation if there is a documented deficiency.

Answered 12/9/2013

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A member asked:

Is magnesium water so liable. so your body will just urinate out any excess you don't need?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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