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Magnesium: Needed for muscles, nerves, blood sugar and bone health. Food sources include nuts, seeds, whole grains, leafy greens, beans.
What does magnesium do?
Needed for muscles, nerves, blood sugar and bone health.
Which foods have magnesium?
Nuts, seeds, whole grains, leafy greens, beans.
What are the signs of low magnesium?
Cramps, weakness, irregular heartbeat; often with diarrhoea, alcohol or some medicines.
Can I take too much magnesium?
Supplements can cause diarrhoea; dangerous with kidney failure.
SI summary (own words); NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheets as reference