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Magnesium

• Magnesium
  Common Name(s)
  magnesium
  Scientific Name(s)
  Magnesium
  How is Magnesium usually used?
  Mangesium supplements can be found in many natural sources. It is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed).
• The maximum recommended daily dose for adults 19 and older is 500 mg. For all other conditions of use, please refer to Table 1.
• Table 1: Dose information for magnesium presented as dose per day
• What is Magnesium used for?
  Magnesium is a factor in the maintenance of good health.
• For products providing a daily dose of magnesium between the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) and the adult maximum daily dose, magnesium helps the body to:
• develop and maintain bones
  develop and maintain teeth
  metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
  maintain proper muscle function
  For products providing daily doses of magnesium at or above the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA; adjusted for the life stage groups), magnesium helps to prevent magnesium deficiency.
• Your health care provider may have recommended this product for other conditions. Contact a health care provider if you have questions.
• What else should I be aware of?