High doses of magnesium may loosen the bowel i.e. (doses exceeding 500mg daily). If uncomfortable, reduce the dose until bowel movements stabilize or spread the dose out during the day. The threshold dose at which this occurs may vary amongst individuals.
Pregnancy Breastfeeding: Clinicians Magnesium is well tolerated and considered suitable to use during these times, use under health professional supervision to ensure appropriate dosing.
Side effects: Generally considered well tolerated at the recommended amount. In some individuals, gastrointestinal upset may occur following magnesium supplementation resulting in gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. These effects are transient and disappear soon after reducing or stopping supplementation.