WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GETTING TOO MUCH MAGNESIUM?
It is very difficult to overdose on magnesium from diet alone. However, if excessive levels of magnesium supplements are taken (1000mg per day and over) they can cause the following negative symptoms: – Diarrhea. – Fatigue. – Muscle Weakness. – Stomach Cramps. – Vomiting. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NOT GETTING ENOUGH MAGNESIUM? Failing to consume adequate dietary levels of magnesium is the most common cause of deficiency. However, there are other factors that can deplete the magnesium levels in your body. Problems with your digestive tract can prevent you from properly absorbing the magnesium you consume. Alcohol abuse, diabetes and kidney problems can also lead to excessive loss of magnesium in the urine. On top of this chronic diarrhea or vomiting can remove magnesium from your body. Since magnesium is used in many different areas of the body, the symptoms of deficiency can vary quite significantly. Some of the main symptoms include: – Low levels of calcium and potassium in the blood.
