MAGNESIUM
What is Magnesium?
What conditions has it been used to treat?
What conditions has it been used to treat?
It is used when someone has a heart attack, as it is very successful at preventing a condition where the heartbeat is irregular.
Primary :
- Coeliac disease (if deficient)
- Congestive heart failure
- Diabetes
- Mitral valve prolapse
- Chronic fatigue syndrome - sufferers of this condition are often found to be deficient in this mineral.
Secondary :
How much is normally taken?
Recommended dose is 250-300mg per day for adults.
Are there any contraindications or side effects?
Too much magnesium can lead to diarrhoea.
People with kidney disease should not take magnesium without consulting their doctor.
Vitamin B6 increases the amount of magnesium that enters the cells so consider taking these two vitamins together.
Magnesium is also found in antacids, so be sure you are not taking too much magnesium already if you regularly take this form of medication.
To see supplements containing Magnesium in The CMA Shop, Click here