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Magnesium For Constipation

BeckyW

By BeckyW
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BeckyW
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Magnesium seems to be really good for constipation. I was wondering though if you can get too much and have side effects from it? I was reading on line that some side effects are being tired and feeling fatigued. I am referring to the liquid magnesium citrate. Does any one have any guidelines on this?

What about prunes or prune juice? Is this as effective as magnesium?

Thanks for any help you can give!!!

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I am one of the few that only get d not c. I know prunes/juice is very effective. That is why so many elderly people eat and drink it. As for the MOM I wouldn't take more than the bottle recommends. Sorry I can't be of more help.

I know someone will pop on and give you some advice.

-Laurie

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hathor
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I was researching this just the other day. I just googled the subject again just now (you can do the same for more information and sources) and every site I look at says you can get too much -- kidney problems, interference with calcium levels, affecting other medication you might take, etc. One example:

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Personally I wouldn't take more than the RDA on a regular basis without being under a doctor's supervision.

Frankly prunes haven't worked for me since I was little. Sorry ...

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Anonymousgurl
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I was wondering the same thing! I've been taking magnesium for quite a while now because it's the ONLY thing that works for me. And i mean ONLY! LoL. Prunes don't work at all for me, but you should try it. I've heard of it working for people. I've also heard that Vitamin C can work for people too. But anyways, I take 1500 mg a day!!! that's a whole lot more than that article up there^^^ says to take!

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For one, be aware that the RDA for some items has been determined politically, not scientifically.

Secondly, the ~400mg RDA (depending on sex/age) has been considered by many to be too low - high enough to avoid deficiency, but too low to be anywhere close to optimal.

And you should be aware of medication and physical condition interactions:

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Nancym Enthusiast
Nancym
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Unless you get really crazy with the magnesium you should be fine. Usually your body will let you know by giving you lots of diarrhea if you get too much. :)

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bklynceliac
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yeah, too much magnesium i think will make itself pretty clear. If it starts working, uh, too well, you'll know to pull back a bit.

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