If you take magnesium

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are you worried about it building up in your system and causing issues with your calcium levels and other things? Do you get regular bloodwork?

I started taking the Natural Calm powder a couple weeks ago. I am only taking 1 tsp now. When I was talking to the NP at work, he said that I should get my bloodwork checked in a few months when I go to the dr for my regular appt. Excess magnesium isn't eliminated through your urine like vitamin B and others.

Thoughts?

idoinjuly dottyblue @cse1960 @blushnbashful

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I found this and it somewhat contradicts what I said above.

Side effects from increased magnesium intake are not common because the body removes excess amounts. Magnesium excess almost always occurs only when magnesium is supplemented as a medication.

[sjh722]

I was taking it for migraine prevention for several months before I got pregnant. I told my midwife at my first appointment and she just said, "Oh, good. I hope it's helping!" and my bloodwork all came back normal.

[dottyblue]

I have been taking magnesium as a powdered supplement for over 10 years now. It has never been an issue and I have my bloodwork checked annually. My doctors (both GP and OB) have never mentioned any concern and they know that I take the supplement daily.

I also take about 1/2 of the daily recommended dose. That may play a part?

[kayakjenn]

I'll have to ask at my next appointment, I take it daily with B3.

[cinnamoncox]

I take 1/4 tsp of natural calm most nights. I never heard of needing to. Be tested. I'll mention it to my dr next time.

[idoinjuly]

I don't take it anymore. I was taking Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc. I was taking it because of it's supposed PMS relief benefits, but now I take b-12 instead.

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Oct 23, 2014 8:15:36 GMT -5 chilerellanos said:

As long as your kidneys are fine, your body will excrete any excess easily, as long as you're not taking mega doses.

Thanks! At my rheumatologist and gastrologist appts last week, I added it to my meds list and they didn't care at all. I found some more info online that says the same thing you did.

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Where did you hear that magnesium isn't excreted? Magnesium is definitely regulated by renal reabsorption.

Obviously take your doctor's advice about the blood work, but from what I know magnesium is regulated renally and excretion does occur as needed.

You can have magnesium toxicity, but that seems rare in the general population.

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Oct 23, 2014 9:16:07 GMT -5 mekiakoo said:

Oct 23, 2014 8:09:44 GMT -5 idoinjuly said:

I don't take it anymore. I was taking Calcium/Magnesium/Zinc. I was taking it because of it's supposed PMS relief benefits, but now I take b-12 instead.

I am thinking about starting the calcium/magnesium/zinc to help my milk production during my periods. 

Did you like taking it?

It didn't affect the way I felt one way or another. I hope it helps you with your milk production! The only thing that truly helped my milk production is eating lactation cookies.

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I take 1/2 T of Natural Calm every morning; it's been several years now off & on and varying doses.

I get a physical with blood work every year and have never had a problem.