Concluding Thoughts
The likelihood of experiencing a magnesium overdose is exceedingly low for healthy individuals. However, symptoms such as diarrhea when taking magnesium supplements or medications indicate a potential overdose, necessitating medical advice. Individuals with kidney problems should exercise caution regarding magnesium-containing medications and supplements. Conversely, conditions and habits like serious illnesses, alcohol abuse, or certain medications can lead to magnesium depletion, resulting in its own set of challenges.
Balancing magnesium intake through diet or supplements is key to avoiding the adverse effects of an overdose. Understanding the signs and symptoms can help in taking timely action to mitigate potential health risks, ensuring a balanced and healthy approach to magnesium consumption.
Reference:
[1] https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional
[2] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1662318/
[3] https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/606088
[4] https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/abs/10.7326/0003-4819-61-1-73
