Still, most people think of magnesium as a calming mineral.
If you have leg cramps, it helps with that.
If you have stomach cramps, it helps with that.
It relaxes our blood vessels, so it helps to lower blood pressure.
The best place to get your magnesium fill is throughmagnesium-rich foods.
Though sometimes, it helps to get a boost with supplements.
a family medicine physician and health-care ambassador atNorthWestPharmacy.com
There are many different types ofmagnesium supplementsone of the most widely available and inexpensive forms being magnesium oxide.
Magnesium oxide is a salt combined with magnesium and oxygen, per theNational Library of Medicine(NLM).
How is magnesium oxide different from other magnesium supplements?
Magnesium oxide can be found as an OTC supplement and is typically sold in tablet or capsule form.
This means if youre magnesium-deficient, it may not be the best form to take.
Whats the best supplement to take for magnesium deficiency?
Some common signs of low magnesium levels include the following, per theU.S.
It may help relieve your headaches
Some research shows that magnesium deficiency is associated with headaches and migraines.
a family medicine physician and health-care ambassador atNorthWestPharmacy.com
But magnesium oxide isnt the only form of magnesium thats great for migraine prevention.
The best form of magnesium for migraines or headaches is actually magnesium threonate, says Dr. Kashyap.
We have something called a blood-brain barrier that prevents many chemicals from our body from going to our brain.
However, more research is still needed to fully understand magnesium oxides effect on blood sugar.
This includes your skinaka, your bodys largest organ.
Magnesium is necessary for maintaining skins moisture and minimizing water loss, says Dr. Connor.
Meaning, its possible to take too much of it.
Before purchasing a supplement, read the product label carefully or ask your doctor for brand recommendations.
How much magnesium oxide do you need per day?
Theres no specific daily recommendation for certaintypesof magnesium (i.e., magnesium oxide).
If youre low or deficient in magnesium, your doctor may recommend you start a magnesium supplement.
FAQ
Should I take magnesium oxide in the morning or at night?
Dr. Kashyap recommends taking magnesium oxide earlier in the day, either with water or food.
For anything to work, it has to get absorbed.
Can you take magnesium every day?
Are there any drinks or foods high in magnesium?
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