Magnesium - Dosage Recommendations
Introduction
This section outlines the body’s requirement for Magnesium and therapeutic dosages for supplemental Magnesium.
Prevalence of Magnesium Deficiency [1]
Up to 75% of the population are Magnesium deficient - Magnesium deficiency (called hypomagnesemia) is one of the most common dietary deficiencies in the world - especially in elderly people.
A survey conducted in the USA in 1994 found the following prevalence of Magnesium deficiency (defined as the percentage of individuals consuming less than the recommended dietary intake):
Balancing Magnesium with other Minerals
Supplemental Magnesium should be taken at a different time of the day to supplementary Calcium (as Calcium prevents the absorption of Magnesium if it is consumed in conjunction with Magnesium).
Human Body Magnesium Content
The Magnesium content of body of a person of average weight is 25 - 35 grams (this equates to 0.05% of body weight).
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