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What is the proper dosage of magnesium i should take for constipation? female, 21 years old, about 140 pounds.
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Depends on type: There are many types of Magnesium. Magnesiums that are poorly absorbed, like Mag oxide, help by acting as a laxative. But magnesium deficiency can also cause constipation and well-absorbed forms like mag taurate and glycinate help. I advise trying 400 mg/day of well-absorbed forms, and you can increase dose if that does not help. High doses are safe. See http://tinyurl.com/m7oovm4 for details.
Answered 1/19/2017
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