Is magnesium supplementation safe?
Magnesium is a safer product than calcium because it is excreted more completely and doesnt build up in the body. You should not take magnesium if you have kidney disease. Always consult your doctor before beginning any supplementation. You really cannot take too much magnesium supplement, unless you have serious kidney problems, because your body will eliminate the excess magnesium through your colon. What you will notice is that if you do take too much magnesium, your stools will be loose. The best supplementation strategy is to increase your magnesium supplement slowly until your stools are comfortably loose. Then you are at the optimal level for maximum magnesium absorption. If diarrhea develops, back off to a lower amount.
