Health Experts Issue New Warning About Magnesium Supplements — Especially for These Two High-Risk Groups

Dr. Noorhan Nassar, a primary care physician at Houston Methodist, explained:

“The data supporting benefits of magnesium supplementation in otherwise healthy adults isn’t complete. The results are mixed, and the design of many studies isn’t ideal.”

He also pointed out that magnesium is known to act as a natural laxative, which can cause digestive upset even at moderate doses.

Simply put, if you aren’t deficient, magnesium isn’t likely to improve your health — and in some cases, it may make you feel worse.

How Much Magnesium Do You Really Need?

The recommended daily intake of magnesium varies slightly by age and gender, but according to the NHS and U.S. dietary guidelines:

• Adult men should get around 300 mg per day
• Adult women should aim for about 270 mg per day

That’s not difficult to achieve through a balanced diet. Magnesium is naturally found in:

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