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Will putting magnesium flakes in my bath help restore serum magnesium levels?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

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Yes: Transdermal magnesium delivery from a bath can help to restore serum normal magnesium levels. Adequate magnesium levels are essential for good health. Low magnesium levels can result in a myriad of health problems including high blood pressure, muscle aches and spasms, insomnia, constipation, & anxiety. Some foods with high magnesium levels are spinach, dark chocolate & almonds.

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Answered 12/18/2018

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