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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Magnesium Citrate Dosage

Health Encyclopedia: Kidney Stones Other Treatments

Prevention


All individuals who have experienced kidney stones should take some specific preventive measures to prevent recurrence. The following are some general observations:

  • The most important dietary recommendations for reducing the risk for calcium stones are increasing fluid intake, restricting sodium, and reducing protein intake.
  • A lower risk for calcium stones is also associated with higher potassium intake.
  • A high calcium diet does not appear to increase the risk for kidney stones as long as...
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Kidney Stones: Treatment
...work.Citrates. Citrate salts are often given to people with calcium oxalate or uric acid stones:Potassium magnesium citrate is available over the counter. It is proving to be very beneficial in... Read more »
Kidney Stones: Complications
CausesThe key process in the development of kidney stones is supersaturation.Salts, including calcium oxalate, uric acid, cystine, or xanthine, are carried in urine.These salts can become extremely... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Lifestyle Changes
...whether you should take calcium supplements.Appropriate Daily Doses. Evidence is unclear about the best dosage. In general the amount taken depends on age and risk factors:In young people, calcium... Read more »
Restless Legs Syndrome and Related Disorders: Treatment
...avoid quinine in any form.Supplements. Some small studies indicate that the mineral magnesium, taken as magnesium citrate or magnesium lactate, may provide some benefit, including in pregnant... Read more »
Ulcerative Colitis: Dietary Considerations
...Because some vitamins, such as A and D, can be toxic in high doses, patients should discuss specific dosages with their doctors.Mineral Supplements. Supplements of calcium, magnesium, zinc,... Read more »

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