A 33-year-old member asked:
can drinking magnesium citrate actually work to "clean you out"?
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Dr. Thomas Namey answered
47 years experience Rheumatology
No.: While having laxitive properti!es, it is mild and "does not always" clean you out!
Answered on Oct 19, 2018
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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered
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Need examination: Magnesium citrate is effective laxative.If unsuccessful examination is needed to rule out GI obstruction
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Dean Giannone answered
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Don't bother.: There's really no benefit to intermittently cleaning yourself out like this. You may feel quite good afterwards, but there's no discernible medical b ... Read More
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
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Common protocol: This is a commonly used protocol for cleaning out the bowel. The fact that it is available in many areas over the counter gives you an idea of how saf ... Read More
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Why taking?: If taking for constipation, drinking 10 ounces of magnesium citrate, induces large volume stool output between 1-6 hours later. Therefore eating afte ... Read More
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