What is Magnesium?
CATEGORY: Supplements
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Magnesium is a biologically important molecule essential to proper cell function. It is found in dietary sources such as spinach or other green vegetables, or may be ingested as a food supplement.
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How do members experience Magnesium?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle pain | 292 | 98 | |
| General health | 282 | 63 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 224 | 64 | |
| Hypoparathyroidism | 63 | 1 | |
| Migraine headaches | 52 | 8 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Diarrhea | 16 | |
| Loose bowel movements | 3 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 2 | |
| Burning sensation | 2 | |
| Constipation | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 15 | |
| Mild | 27 | |
| None | 310 |
Member evaluations
tmmjclole
evaluated on May 19, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: None
- Side effects: None
ShakyBabe
evaluated on Feb 01, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for magnesium deficiency: Slight
- Side effects: None
slv418
evaluated on Oct 03, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for multiple sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
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