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Hypothetical: let's say i have naturally low magnesium levels. then i take enough magnesium citrate for a while, and then stop it suddenly. approximately, how long would it take for my magnesium levels to go back to their baseline (deficient) level?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

A few days: Magnesium (12Mg) naturally occurs in three stable isotopes, 24Mg, 25Mg, and 26Mg. There are 19 radioisotopes that have been discovered, ranging from 19Mg to 40Mg. The longest-lived radioisotope is 28Mg with a half-life of 20.915 hours. Isotopes of magnesium - Wikipedia. Best Wishes!

Answered 2/10/2020

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A member asked:

Hypothetical: let's say i have naturally low magnesium levels. then i take enough magnesium citrate for a while, and then stop it suddenly. approximately, how long would it take for my magnesium levels to go back to their baseline (deficient) level?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

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