The right amount of magnesium you need every day for health

2024-10-06 17:57:04 / JETË ALFA PRESS

The right amount of magnesium you need every day for health

Magnesium is an essential mineral for health.

It is essential for many body functions.

Magnesium serves to improve brain functions, bone health, heart and muscle activity.

According to information from AgroWeb.org, it is found in foods such as avocados, nuts, herbs and dairy products.

Taking magnesium supplements is important for the nervous system, for sleep, for regulating blood sugar levels as well as for constipation.

Recommended Daily Amounts of Magnesium
According to experts referred to by AgroWeb.org, babies up to 6 months of age need 30 mg of magnesium per day.

Children from 1 to 3 years of age need 80 mg per day while those up to 8 years of age need 130 mg of magnesium per day.

Minors from 9 to 13 years old need 240 mg of magnesium.

Males between the ages of 14 and 18 need 410 mg of magnesium, while females in this age group need 360 mg per day.

Women between 19 and 30 years of age need 310 mg of magnesium per day, while men need 400 mg.

Men aged 30 to over 50 need 400 to 420 mg of magnesium per day, while women need 310 to 320 mg per day.

Magnesium deficiency increases the risk of high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.

The Right Dose of Magnesium Against Constipation
Magnesium supplements are available in different forms depending on the absorption by the body.

Against constipation, experts recommend magnesium citrate and magnesium hydroxide that improve bowel movement.

They work as a laxative.

Magnesium hydroxide is available in liquid form.

 

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