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Recommended Magnesium Intake, 1997 *
| Age Group |
RDA of
magnesium |
Actual intake
(average) |
| Women 19-30 |
310 mg/d |
211 mg/d |
| Women 31-50 |
320 mg/d |
236 mg/d |
| Women 51-70 |
320 mg/d |
239 mg/d |
| Men 19-30 |
400 mg/d |
343 mg/d |
| Men 31-50 |
420 mg/d |
341 mg/d |
| Men 51-70 |
420 mg/d |
305 mg/d | |
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*
Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes. Food and Nutrition Board. Institutes of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes: Calcium, Phosphourous, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Flouride. Washington D.C: National Academy of Sciences; 1997.
Women who are pregnant or lactating have an increased need for magnesium.
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Directions for use: Take two tablets per day with food or as directed by your healthcare professional. As always, located behind the counter (ask your pharmacist). Now available over the counter in the vitamin/mineral section at select retailers. Click on the "Purchase Mag-Ox 400" image for more information.
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