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Suggest The Ideal Dosage For Magnesium Supplements
What is the recommended dosage for magnesium supplements I am a 65 year old woman and a week ago I went to the emergency room and it turned out I had a mag, level of 1.4. The emergency doctor gave me liquid mag through IV and told me to take supplements I am fearful of overdosing on magnesium or not getting enough I don t see the doctor for a follow-up until the 22nd thanks
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Hello,
You can take magnesium 300 mg per day in order to treat magnesium deficiency. You can safely use 300 mg of magnesium daily without causing an overdose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
You can take magnesium 300 mg per day in order to treat magnesium deficiency. You can safely use 300 mg of magnesium daily without causing an overdose.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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