Can you take magnesium and calcium supplements together?

Magnesium and calcium are two critical minerals that your body needs to function correctly. Both of these can be obtained through a balanced diet, but sometimes taking additional supplements can help with optimal consumption. However, there is some debate on whether it’s safe or not to take magnesium and calcium supplements together. In this article, we’ll explore everything you need to know about combining these two essential minerals.

The Importance of Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral for our bodies as it plays many vital roles in our daily lives. By having high levels of magnesium in your system, you can enjoy muscular relaxation, better sleep quality (who doesn’t want good sleep), stress reduction (intriguing) and most importantly – a healthy heart(drum roll please). These benefits have resulted directly from studies conducted on the effects of increased magnesium intake resulting in significant health improvements over time.

Magnesium Deficiencies

Unfortunately(sounds sad), an estimated 50% percent of the American population does not consume enough magnesium through their diet(whew! half people don’t cut it? We gotta up that number). This brings us to the question: if someone is already deficient in magnesium, is taking both supplements okay?

Negatives Associated With Magnesium Overdose

Before exploring this (sighs), let’s understand what happens when one takes too much magnesium (no such thing as being too careful-let’s continue).

When consuming more than necessary amounts of magnesium at once(sounds scary!), several things might happen:

  1. Diarrhea run for the hills~
  2. Vomiting
  3. Irregular heartbeat (quite serious)
  4. Lower blood pressure
  5. Loss in control over muscle movements

These side-effects apply regardless(look at me using ‘regardless’) if you’re merely overdosing on magnesium supplements or ingesting magnesium-rich foods through your diet (note taken).

Is There Such Thing as Consuming Too Much Magnesium?

People often ask whether an excessive amount of calcium can negatively impact the body(My bad. people do it with magnesium) taking standard doses have not resulted in anyone being injured(let’s just stick to the facts).

Although common among multivitamins, high levels of 250 mg-400 mg are not linked specifically to medical risks related to too much intake of magnesium.

However, consuming excessive amounts of this nutrient through supplementation isn’t always safe(we made it!). Therefore, moderation is essential when considering adding any vitamins/supplements into one’s daily routine.

Importance Of Calcium

Calcium is another critical mineral our bodies need (Why must we be surrounded by so many dependant elements🤦‍♀️?). Strength and healthiness of bone and teeth can heavily rely upon consumption. Calcium also aids enabling arteries and muscles function efficiently(sounds important!).

Apart from its aforementioned benefits takeaways like prevention against diseases such as osteoporosis(outstanding!), ensuring normal blood clotting(been awhile since I needed that) and overall nerve signals firing correctly(boosts my confidence), Calcium plays a vast role in keeping us healthy! Cool right?

Risks From Taking Both Supplements Together

Now comes the point if combining both calcium & magnesium supplements result in harm(done beating around bushes😏)? Well(drum rolls please)…there is no apparent reason why these supplements are unsafe when taken together!

Often combined into multi-nutrient formulas explicitly designed for bone health due to their relationship(importance already established). When consumed at standard levels derived from recommended dosage on their labels; there appears no informational source indicating adverse side effects as long additions aren’t extreme or misled(Sensible wink).

In fact,(keeping up that level-headedness vibes) Mg is an essential helper nutrient to absorb Ca intake completely. Making it easier for women(awkward pause wiggles uncomfortably) over 50 who have an increased risk of bone issues due to menopause.

Conclusion

To determine if magnesium and calcium supplements are suitable for you, please consider consulting physicians or health care providers professional opinions(contact the pros). Together(!), you can explore all options relative to the type/doses that best suits your healthcare needs!(Ahaaa! Professional in every sense.)

However, according to most online sources, taking adequate amounts (sufficiently provided on supplement labels) isn’t said to be harmful; henceforth is up entirely upon one’s discretion(#Options).

In conclusion(no pun intended?), Taking a combined amount (adequate levels stated as per supplement labeling) appears safe. (phew)

Stay Healthy Everyone! Stay tuned !(bowing away)

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