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Daily Magnesium Requirements & Food Sources

The following chart depicts the recommended daily allowance for Magnesium which is necessary for healthy muscle function, nerve function, a steady heart rhythm, strong bones and a healthy immune system.

Magnesium - Daily Requirements

Age

Recommended Daily Allowance

Children

1 yr - 3 yrs

80 mg

 

4 yrs - 8 yrs

130 mg

 

9 yrs - 13 yrs

240 mg

Males

14 yrs - 18 yrs

410 mg

 

19 yrs - 30 yrs

400 mg

 

31 yrs +

420 mg

Women

14 yrs - 18 yrs

360 mg

 

19 yrs - 30 yrs

310 mg

 

31 yrs +

320 mg

 Pregnant

14 yrs - 18 yrs

400 mg

 

19 yrs - 30 yrs

350 mg

 

31 + yrs

360 mg

Lactating

14 yrs - 18 yrs

360 mg

 

19 yrs - 30 yrs

310 mg

 

31 + yrs

320 mg

 

Food Sources for Magnesium

Black Currants, 1 cup contains about 27 mg magnesium

Cashews - 1 ounce, 75 mg

Peanut Butter - 2 Tablespoons, 50 mg

Avocado, 1/2 - about 40 mg magnesium

Blackberries - 1 cup about 29 mg

Figs - 5 ounces contains about 25 mg of magnesium

1 Kiwifruit contains about 23 mg of magnesium

5 Passion Fruits contains about 30 mg of magnesium which equals about 6 mg of magnesium per passion fruit

2 ounces of dried peaches contains about 27 mg of magnesium

1 small banana contains about 31 mg of magnesium

5 Prunes contain about 19 mg of magnesium

1 cup of watermelon contains about 18 mg of magnesium

Symptoms of Magnesium Overload - Diarrhea, nausea, mood changes, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat.

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