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We spoke to sports dietitians to find out why magnesium is so coveted by athletes and other active individuals.
Here is the lowdown on this popular mineral and what to look out for when taking it.
If you’re trying to improve your physical fitness, magnesium has a few benefits.
Moody points out there are some indiscretions with these findings to keep in mind.
How to take magnesium
There are magnesium-packed foods and supplements you could add to your diet at your convenience.
If you have a magnesium deficiency, symptoms may be subtle at first until they become severe.
Moody reassures that toxicity most commonly occurs from magnesium supplements rather than dietary intake.
Moody explains that the guidelines for adults are 310 to 420 mg of magnesium per day to prevent deficiency.
Abby Grimm, a registered dietitian atFWDfuel Sports Nutritionrecommends magnesium citrate to relieve constipation, andmagnesiumglycinate for better sleep.
