A 47-year-old female asked:
47 yr old female taking 1,000 mgs of calcium daily. how much magnesium should be taken in accordance to the calcium?
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Dr. Mary David answered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Magnesium : The usual dose of magnesium is 400-600 mg. per day. The main side effect of calcium is constipation and the main side effect of magnesium is diarrhea. You can adjust the doseage to have normal bowel movements.
Answered on Apr 17, 2015
Dr. Forrest Jones answered
Specializes in Family Medicine
320 mg daily: Magnesiumm intake for female 31-50 years of age, about 320 mg daily. Hope that helps
Answered on Apr 17, 2015
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None: If a alcoholic.....you can add 400mg/day. If normal food habit and digestive process ,you need no Mg supplement.
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Dr. Yash Khanna answered
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2TO1SAME TIME IS OK: The ratio of 2to1 is just right.And you can take them at the same time and there is no reason why not.
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If needed..: If you need it....you can take it.......Otherwise it is a waste of money going out in your stool.
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