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.

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.

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
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