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Is 400mg of magnesium safe to take daily? how much mg will cause hypermagnesemia or any adverse effects? i need to make sure 400mg is safe daily.
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Magnesium: Recommend magnesium glycinate 400 to 800mg daily. Should not cause problem with diarrhea.
Answered 5/2/2019
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Depends on kidneys: With normal kidney function it is virtually impossible to overdose on magnesium. This is why doctors can administer several grams/day directly into the veins of pregnant women to arrest premature labor or in ICU's to stabilize fibrillating hearts. Clinically significant hypermagnesemia is only seen in dialysis patients taking magnesium laxatives and patients receiving IV Magnesium in the hospital.
Answered 4/21/2019
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