magnesium side effects
Basically, magnesium products are well tolerated. Transdermal application of magnesium oil bypasses the gastrointestinal tract. This has the great advantage that 100% of the magnesium is absorbed through the skin and side effects such as diarrhea or other digestive problems are avoided.
If you overdose or take magnesium, you may experience the following symptoms:
- Diarrhea, also possible alternating with constipation
- fatigue
- Muscle weakness
- indigestion
- drop in blood pressure
- Nausea
- Vomit
For this reason, we recommend that you stick to the dosages given here. If you want a higher dosage, talk to your orthomolecular doctor.
Diarrhea when taking magnesium
If diarrhea occurs when taking magnesium, first reduce the amount taken to a quarter of the dose taken and then gradually increase it to exactly the amount that you tolerate well. The organism often shows a certain habituation effect when the amount is slowly increased. The diarrhea then stops with the same amount.
Also check the quality of the product to be on the safe side in case of diarrhea. If you have opted for an inferior quality, contamination could be the reason for the diarrhea.
If you often eat too fatty foods, the combination of magnesium and fatty foods can also lead to diarrhea. In this case, it is better to switch to a low-fat dish.
Diarrhea rarely occurs with magnesium deficiency when you start to fill up the depots. The organism then reacts to the substance that it has needed for so long with an overreaction in the intestine. In this case, the diarrhea disappears after a few days.
Kontraindikationen
In the case of illnesses and complaints, especially of the kidneys or the heart, or other illnesses or if you are taking medication at the same time, be sure to discuss your intention to take magnesium with the doctor you trust.
We do not recommend combining magnesium with calcium supplements.
We would like to advise osteoporosis patients to take a vitamin D3 supplement and silica (silicon) in addition to magnesium.
Matching vitamin D3 products are available here: vitamins and complexes