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Magnesium

Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for Magnesium

Up to 6 months old, 30 milligrams of magnesium per day
7 to 12 months old - 75 milligrams of magnesium per day
1 to 3 years old, 80 milligrams of magnesium per day
4 to 8 years old, 130 milligrams of magnesium per day
9 to 13 years old, 240 milligrams of magnesium per day
Males 14 to 30 years old, 400 milligrams of magnesium per day
Males 31 and older, 420 milligrams of magnesium per day
Females 14 to 18 years old, 360 milligrams of magnesium per day
Females 19 to 30 years old, 310 milligrams of magnesium per day
Females 31 and older, 320 milligrams of magnesium per day
Pregnant females 14 to 18 years old, 400 milligrams of magnesium per day
Pregnant females 19 to 30 years old, 350 milligrams of magnesium per day
Pregnant females 31 and older, 360 milligrams of magnesium per day
Lactating females 14 to 18 years old, 360 milligrams of magnesium
Lactating females 19 to 30 years old, 310 milligrams of magnesium per day
Lactating females 31 and older, 320 milligrams of magnesium per day

Best Food Sources for Magnesium

Deficiency Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium

Toxicity Signs & Symptoms of Magnesium

How Magnesium is Used in the Body

Therapeutic Benefits of Magnesium

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