Magnesium - Factors that Interfere with

Introduction

This section describes the substances, foods, ailments and other factors that impair the absorption or function of Magnesium.

Alcohols

 Alcohol (ethanol) may increase the excretion of Magnesium via the Urine and may decrease the absorption of dietary Magnesium.  ^[1]

Alkaloids

 Caffeine may increase the urinary excretion of Magnesium.  ^[2]

 Long-term use of Ephedrine may cause the depletion of Magnesium.  ^[3]

Amino Acids

 In addition to binding to and removing (chelating) various potentially toxic Minerals, Ethylene-Diamine-Tetra-Acetate (EDTA) may also chelate Magnesium:

 Rather than refrain from using EDTA (and thereby foregoing the health benefits of EDTA use) it is generally recommended that people using EDTA supplement with Magnesium in order to avoid potential EDTA-caused deficiency of Magnesium.

Carbohydrates

        Lactose may increase the excretion of Magnesium.

 Excessive consumption of Simple Sugars may increase the body’s excretion of Magnesium:  ^[4]

 Sucrose may interfere with Magnesium absorption and high Sucrose consumption may increase the body’s requirements for Magnesium.  ^[5]

Hormones

 High levels of Insulin may increase the excretion of Magnesium.  ^[6]

Ketones

 Excessive levels of serum Ketones (Ketoacidosis) may increase urinary Magnesium excretion.

Lipids

 Saturated Fatty Acids may inhibit the absorption of Magnesium.

Microorganisms

 Blastocystis hominis infection may cause the depletion of Magnesium.  ^[7]

Minerals

 Aluminium may inhibit the absorption and utilization of Magnesium.  The use of Aluminium by Water authorities to purify and prevent the buildup of Magnesium in drinking Water may be an instigator of Magnesium deficiency in some countries.  ^[8]