Penza told what is dangerous uncontrolled intake of magnesium

The fashion for magnesium supplements, which is actively dispersed by marketplaces, can turn into health problems. The therapist Andrey Kondrakhin in an interview with IA Regnum warned: taking such funds without the supervision of a specialist is fraught with digestive disorder and a drop in pressure.

Advertising claims that magnesium saves from stress, improves sleep and gives strength. Because of this, people massively buy dietary supplements, without even thinking about consulting a doctor. No way. According to Kondrakhin, large doses of this mineral give a pronounced laxative effect. No wonder some of its compounds are part of medicines for constipation. In addition, magnesium lowers blood pressure even more in those who already have low blood pressure.

The doctor noted that a lot depends on the method of reception. Tablets are not fully absorbed, but intravenous administration of magnesium sulfate can cause much more serious adverse reactions.

In this case, magnesium is vital to the body. It is involved in a lot of biochemical processes and is quickly consumed, especially in stressful situations. Everyone has their own need for it. It is also important to remember its close relationship with calcium. These two minerals work in pairs and stabilize each other. Therefore, it is wrong to prescribe them separately, without assessing the general condition of the patient.

The doctor urges you not to diagnose yourself. Irritability, insomnia or muscle spasms can be symptoms of completely different diseases. Whether you need supplements and in what dosage should be decided only by the doctor after the examination.