Magnesium Oxide - Bone Health

Name: Magnesium Oxide - Bone Health

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Intro: Magnesium helps to regulate Calcium transport in the body and is essential for proper bone mineralization. In addition, Magnesium is also involved in muscle contractions and nerve impulses. Magnesium is involved in the interaction of more than 300 enzyme reactions in the body. It is necessary for the transmission of nerve impulses, temperature regulation, detoxification, energy production and the formation of healthy bones and teeth. It is also vital for cardiovascular health

Nutrient Content:

Benefits:

Required for metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
Helps in the regulation of Calcium transport in the body
Essential for proper bone mineralization
Involved in the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contractions.
Plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of the heart and cardiovascular system.
Helps thin the blood, relaxes blood vessels, lessens the risk of heart attack and more
Moderately reduces blood pressure.
Key player in calcium metabolism
Important for the health and development of bones and teeth
Helps maintain the integrity of bones and helps bind calcium to tooth enamel, thus creating a barrier to tooth decay.
May reduce the risk of developing asthma and is commonly used as part of an overall treatment program for asthmatics
Used to prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases
May increase the survival rate of patients with congestive heart failure and it can help lower blood pressure
Also used to support health in people with diabetes, kidney stones, osteoporosis, PMS symptoms, muscle cramps and migraine headaches
Its energy-boosting qualities have been used to treat cases of chronic fatigue syndrome

Comments: The Dietary Supplement Information Bureau recommends a daily dosage of approximately 400 mg of Magnesium for optimal health. This dietary supplement is considered safe when used in accordance with proper dosing guidelines.

Caution: Individuals with a history of kidney disease are advised to consult a physician before taking this supplement.

Possible Interactions

Penicillamine
This medication has been reported to bind with magnesium, which may decrease the absorption of both the drug and iron. Supplementation with the affected nutrient and adjustment in the drug dosage may be necessary

Tetracryclines
These antibiotics have been reported to bind with magnesium, which may decrease the absorption of both the drug and magnesium. Supplementation with the affected nutrient and adjustment in the drug dosage may be necessary.
These drugs include tetracycline, demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, oxytetracycline

Amphotericin
This medication is reported to cause increased elimination of magnesium in the urine. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.

Corticosteroid Medications
Long term use of these medications has shown a decrease in magnesium blood levels. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary. These drugs include prednisone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, betamethasone, budesonide, triamcinolone, dexamethasone, cortisone, beclomethasone, flunisolide, fluticasone, fludrocortisone, mometasone .

HRT
Hormone replacement therapy has been reported to decrease magnesium levels in the body. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary. These drugs include conjugated estrogens, estradiol, estrone, esterified estrogens, estropipate, ethinyl estradiol, progesterone, medroxyprogesterone, hydroxyprogesterone, norethindrone .

Loop Diuretics
These medications are reported to cause increased elimination of magnesium in the urine. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary. These drugs include furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, torsemide

Oral Contraceptives
These medications may cause a loss of magnesium resulting in decreased magnesium levels in the blood. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary. These drugs include norethindrone, ethynodiol diacetate, norgestrel, norgestimate, ethinyl estradiol, drospirenone, desogestrel, levonorgestrel .

Thiazide Diuretics
These medications are reported to cause increased elimination of magnesium in the urine. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary. These drugs include hydrochlorothiazide, chlorothiazide, indapamide, metolazone, chlorthalidone, hydroflumethiazide, polythiazide, trichlormethiazide, benzthiazide, methyclothiazide, bendroflumethiazide .

Calcium
Magnesium absorption from the digestive tract may be decreased by large doses of calcium. Supplementation with the affected nutrient may be necessary.