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A member asked:

I feel fatigued and i want to take magnesium supplement. considering that i take bcp and do insanity workout 3x1week, how much mg should i take daily?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Magnesium supplement: It is often helpful to know if one is vitamin deficient (by someone's criteria) before starting a supplement. Usually with magnesium it is difficult to overdose without side effects such as diarrhea.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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