Minerals - Magnesium - Optimal Absorption

If supplementing, take up to 1,000mg daily in two or more divided doses. Use a chelated from such as magnesium glycinate or aspartate for optimal absorption.

The following is a list of United States 1997-1998 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI): Adequate Intakes (AI) for nutritional magnesium intake and are included as a guideline only. Consult with your nutritionist, naturopath, or other health practitioner for a dosage appropriate for your needs. Children under 6 years of age should be under the supervision of the above mentioned specialists if directly supplementing with magnesium.

0 - 5 months,  30mg

6 - 11 months,  75mg

Children

1 - 3,  80mg

4 - 8,  130mg

Males

9 - 13,  240mg

14 - 18,  410mg

19 - 30,  400mg

31 - 50,  420mg

51 - 70,  420mg

> 70,  420mg

Females

9 - 13,  240mg

14 - 18,  360mg

19 - 30,  310mg

31 - 50,  320mg

51 - 70,  320mg

> 70,  320mg

Pregnancy

+40mg

Lactation

Use the value listed for women of comparable age.