Is magnesium good for overactive bladder?

You’re reading this article probably because you’ve been peeing more often than usual, or maybe dribbling urine involuntarily. Please don’t deny it, we are all friends here! In the universe of alternative health enthusiasts and self-care gurus, magnesium is proclaimed as a miracle mineral to alleviate such pee problems affecting millions worldwide.

What Exactly is an Overactive Bladder (OAB)?

Some people mistakenly believe that OAB refers to drinking too much water before bedtime. Well, you thought wrong, pal! OAB is actually a medical condition in which your bladder muscles contract frequently and unpredictably even when the bladder isn’t fully filled with urine yet. This can cause sudden urges to urinate (even while sleeping), urge incontinence (accidental urine leakage), or stress incontinence (urine loss brought on by physical exertion such as coughing/sneezing).

The American Urological Association estimates that over 33 million Americans suffer from OAB experience urinary urgency at least once daily while 11% of men above age 65 years experience urge incontinence.

Can Magnesium Help Improve Your Pee-Woes?

Magnesium plays many important roles within our body including regulating muscle contractions which could prevent involuntary contraction of the bladder muscles thereby reducing symptoms associated with overactive bladder syndrome. Additionally, magnesium may also act as a mild diuretic by increasing volumes of urine output but not its frequency.

Furthermore, one study observed that supplementation with 300 mg/day magnesium oxide effectively reduced OAB symptoms like nocturia and urgency after only four weeks without causing any significant side effects compared with placebo recipients.

Nonetheless,more comprehensive studies still need to be conducted before we confidently declare magnesium’s benefits against OAB since there could be potential safety concerns if certain individuals overdose on supplements or consume large quantities of processed foods containing artificially fortified magnesium.

How Much Magnesium Should I Take to Avoid Overactive Bladder?

The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for magnesium is 310-420 mg/day depending on sex and age, but intakes exceeding this limit only cause diarrhea or mild gastrointestinal discomfort.

Chances are though that your diet barely meets these minimum requirements so natural food sources like spinach, almonds/peanuts, avocadoes, dark chocolate, bananas,and kelp should be included in your meals if you’re looking to supplement without adding artificial supplements.

Supplements should be taken experimentally as the body can absorb varying amounts of different types of supplemental magnesium such as magnesium oxide citrate among others. Consult with a doctor before taking any nutritional supplement especially when seeking relief from an underlying medical condition like OAB which could have several clinical implications.

Final Thoughts

So there you have it peeps! You don’t need those awkward situations by running into public restrooms all day because unsightly pee leakages aren’t sexy on anyone. By increasing your intake of naturally occurring nutrients including manganese-rich leafy greens and vitamin-C-rich fruits amongst other nutritious foods alongside moderate exercise; overactive bladder syndrome should no longer hold down progress while conquering everyday tasks.

Nevertheless,it might take weeks if not months for self-treatment methods to show sustainable results, seek professional help otherwise (no ... seriously do).

Dane Raynor

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