About magnesium glutamate
Mineral supplement
Used for
- Prevention or treatment of magnesium deficiency
Usual adult dose
Common supplementation doses provide 200–400 mg elemental magnesium daily; magnesium glutamate amounts differ, so dosing depends on the formulation.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
Important warnings
- Kidney impairment increases the risk of dangerous magnesium accumulation.
- Excessive doses can cause weakness, low blood pressure, or irregular heartbeat.
- Magnesium salt amounts are not equivalent to elemental magnesium amounts.
Pregnancy
Magnesium supplementation is generally compatible with pregnancy at recommended doses; information specific to magnesium glutamate is limited.
Breastfeeding
Magnesium supplementation is generally compatible with breastfeeding at recommended doses; information specific to magnesium glutamate is limited.
Interactions
- Reduces absorption of tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics.
- Reduces absorption of oral bisphosphonates.
- Can reduce levothyroxine absorption; separate doses by four hours.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.