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A member asked:

Are most people really magnesium defficient? i take 400mg of magnesium citrate daily "just because". is this a bad idea?

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Check levels: It is best to check magnesium levels before taking supplements.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/22/2013

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Took magnesium citrate (300ml) & now worried because I take a daily magnesium oxide supplement. I feel very nauseous & my stomach hurts after drinking the mag.citrate. Will this lead to hypermagnesemia? My serum lvl was 2.3 last year. I'm worried.

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Can i take magnesium citrate and zinc longterm? I drink light beer daily so i worry about depletion of these minerals.

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