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I noticed today through cronometer that i'm getting 615 mg a day on average of magnesium through food alone. i don't supplement.today i got 715. however, i'm feeling sluggish and like my blood pressure might be too low. can you overdo mag. thru food?

Q: i noticed today through cronometer that i'm getting 615 mg a day on average of magnesium through food alone. i don't supplement.today i got 715. however, i'm feeling sluggish and like my blood pressure might be too low. can you overdo mag. thru food?

: No you cannot. Not all of that magnesium is even absorbed into the body. It is unlikely to be the cause of your symptoms.

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No you cannot. Not all of that magnesium is even absorbed into the body. It is unlikely to be the cause of your symptoms.

Answered 4/12/2023

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A member asked:

I noticed today through cronometer that i'm getting 615 mg a day on average of magnesium through food alone. i don't supplement.today i got 715. however, i'm feeling sluggish and like my blood pressure might be too low. can you overdo mag. thru food?

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