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T2d. 25mg chlorthalidone. diagnosed with mag def 1.5 lab. given 750mg worth of oxide supplement not really helping, best way to retain magnesium? thanks!

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Dr. Hamsa Jayaraj answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Mag citrate & food: Magnesium salt which are absorbed maximum- citrate,glycinate,aspartate & taurate Magnesium oxide is poorly absorbed. Take magnesium rich foods- avocado,banana,spinache,cashew,almonds,dark chocolate,tofu,pumpkin seeds,sunflower seeds,beans,brown rice & molasses. Magnesium is vital for body- responsible for 400 cellular reactions.

Answered 9/5/2018

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