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What Causes Loose And Frequent Stools After Taking Mag Citrate?

I have been taking mag citrate for 3 mts and have found my stool is becoming more frequent and loose I have also experienced neausea On the plus side I sleep a lot better and feel better I also take complex - B Perhaps the dose of mag is to high 400mg in the Solgar and 9.5 mg in the complex B Please advise
Fri, 17 Oct 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

Magnesium citrate is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid. It is a chemical agent used medicinally as a saline laxative and to completely empty the bowel prior to a major surgery or colonoscopy.
The maximum upper tolerance limit (UTL) for magnesium in supplement form for adults is 350 mg per day of elemental magnesium .
Magnesium supplement may help in muscle relaxation & reduce stress and support nervous system and promote cardiovascular health.
Magnesium citrate contains 80 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet.
Excessive bowel activity (eg, diarrhea) in your case is due to adverse effect of mag citrate.
The recommended daily requirements of magnesium: Adult males: 400 - 420 milligrams.
Avoid prolonged usage Solgar mag citrate 400mg.
Foods are good sources of magnesium e.g Fruits or vegetables (such as bananas, dried apricots, and avocados),Nuts (such as almonds and cashews)
Peas and beans (legumes),Soy products (such as soy flour and tofu)
Whole grains (such as brown rice and millet).

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Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D.
Mumbai
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What Causes Loose And Frequent Stools After Taking Mag Citrate?

Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. Magnesium citrate is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid. It is a chemical agent used medicinally as a saline laxative and to completely empty the bowel prior to a major surgery or colonoscopy. The maximum upper tolerance limit (UTL) for magnesium in supplement form for adults is 350 mg per day of elemental magnesium . Magnesium supplement may help in muscle relaxation & reduce stress and support nervous system and promote cardiovascular health. Magnesium citrate contains 80 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet. Excessive bowel activity (eg, diarrhea) in your case is due to adverse effect of mag citrate. The recommended daily requirements of magnesium: Adult males: 400 - 420 milligrams. Avoid prolonged usage Solgar mag citrate 400mg. Foods are good sources of magnesium e.g Fruits or vegetables (such as bananas, dried apricots, and avocados),Nuts (such as almonds and cashews) Peas and beans (legumes),Soy products (such as soy flour and tofu) Whole grains (such as brown rice and millet). Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. Mumbai