Magnesium Oxide: Essential Mineral Supplement

Magnesium oxide is a mineral supplement that contains a high amount of magnesium. It's produced by burning magnesium with pure oxygen, a process that is quite costly.

Uses of Magnesium Oxide

Used to maintain normal magnesium levels in the blood.
Treats symptoms of excessive stomach acid like upset stomach, heartburn, and indigestion.
Essential for cell, nerve, muscle, bone and heart function.

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How to Use Magnesium Oxide

Follow the guidelines on the product packaging or your doctor’s instructions.

With Meals: Best taken with food to avoid stomach pain and diarrhea.
With Water: Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters).
Tablets and Capsules: Swallow whole without crushing or chewing. Chew chewable tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
Liquid Form: Use a proper measuring device, not a household spoon.

Benefits of Magnesium Oxide

Regulates Magnesium Levels: Helps prevent symptoms like muscle cramps, tiredness, irritability, and depression.
Treats Gastrointestinal Issues: When combined with water, it helps neutralize stomach acids.
Depression Relief: May have positive effects on mental well-being and stress.
Reduces Blood Pressure and Stroke Risk: High magnesium diets can reduce the risk of ischemic strokes.
Migraine Relief: Can decrease the frequency and severity of migraines.
Colorectal Cancer Prevention: May lower the risk of colorectal tumors.

Side Effects of Magnesium Oxide

Common: Rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing, headache, drowsiness, fast heartbeat, weakness, lightheadedness, stomach pain, abdominal pain.
Severe: Seek immediate medical attention for severe reactions.

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Precautions

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to magnesium or other substances.
Consult your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Be cautious of products containing sugar, aspartame, or alcohol, especially if you have conditions like diabetes, alcoholism, liver disease or PKU.
Use only if necessary and consult your doctor.

Magnesium oxide Vs Magnesium hydroxide

Magnesium oxide	Magnesium hydroxide
white hygroscopic solid mineral	inorganic compound
Formula: MgO	Formula: Mg(OH)2
This drug is a mineral supplement that is used to avoid low levels of magnesium in the blood and to treat it.	As a laxative, magnesium hydroxide is used to alleviate frequent constipation.
Molar mass: 40.3044 g/mol	Molar mass: 58.3197 g/mol

Citations

Magnesium oxide-catalysed reaction of carbon dioxide with an epoxide with retention of stereochemistry - Chemical Communications (RSC Publishing)

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is magnesium oxide used for?

Magnesium oxide is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low levels of magnesium in the blood. It is also used to treat symptoms of excessive stomach acid, such as upset stomach, heartburn, and acid indigestion.

2. Is taking magnesium oxide on a daily basis safe?

A daily magnesium supplement that provides more than 350 mg should only be taken under medical supervision. While magnesium toxicity is rare, high doses of magnesium supplements may cause diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramping.

3. When should you take magnesium oxide?

If you are using magnesium oxide as a laxative, it may be safer to take your dose at bedtime. If magnesium oxide upsets your stomach, it can be taken with food. If symptoms do not improve after 7 days of medication or if they worsen, consult your doctor.

4. Is magnesium oxide good for your heart?

Magnesium is essential for maintaining a healthy heart rhythm. It is involved in transporting other electrolytes, such as calcium and potassium, into cells, which are crucial for nerve impulses and muscle contractions that regulate the heartbeat.

5. Is magnesium oxide good for anxiety?

Studies have shown that magnesium can have anti-anxiety effects, typically using doses between 75 and 360 mg per day. It is best to consult a healthcare provider before taking any supplement to determine the right dosage for you.

6. Can magnesium deficiency cause heart problems?

Research has shown that low levels of magnesium can be an indicator of heart disease. Low magnesium levels have been associated with cardiovascular risk factors, such as high blood pressure, arterial plaque buildup, soft tissue calcification, high cholesterol, and artery hardening.

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