Is Magnesium Safe During Pregnancy?
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How much magnesium do you need while pregnant?
You don’t really need lots of magnesium, and it is recommended that you ensure that you are getting around 360 mg per day. As with most vitamins it is not advised to take more than the recommended daily amount. Too much magnesium can be toxic for you – and obviously this would not be good for your baby either.Where can I get magnesium from?
Magnesium comes from a wide range of foods, and because of this most prenatal vitamins do not include magnesium. If your diet includes lots of whole grains for example, then you won’t need a magnesium supplement.Best food sources for magnesium?
- Whole grain breads
- Cereals
- Pastas
- Brown rice
- Beans and peas
- Nuts
- Tuna
- Eggs
- Spinach
- Whole-oat oatmeal
- Kale
- Black tea
- Strawberries
- Avacodoes
Magnesium & Pregnancy