Magnesium, Potassium Dosage? - Vitamins & Supplements Message Board

Tamsin · 10-02-2002, 10:14 AM

I'm on a BP pill with a diuretic, and I exercise frequently and sweat alot. I tried the electrolyte drinks but I need to stay away from the salt and sugar. I take a multivitamin with Mag. and Pot. and it has helped but some times I feel like I may need a little more.

Any suggestions on the dosage. The docs are no help.

Thanks!

UH-60 · 10-03-2002, 11:42 AM

Don't know about potassium but I know that a reasonable magnesium dosage is 250mg a day. Magnesium should always be taken with calcium, as one without the other will leach the minerals from bone tissue. There are many blends available, usually called Cal/Mag. Dr.Mercola, the famous online nutritionist recommends 500mg calcium with 250mg magnesium. If a person is prone to irregularity, the magnesium dosage can be increased to 500cal/500mag. Avoid calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide, the cheaper forms that are not absorbed very well. He recommends calcium citrate and magnesium citrate. Also avoid oyster shell calcium.

Tamsin · 10-04-2002, 04:43 PM

UH-60,

Thanks for the advice