Plus, what to do if you suspect a deficiency.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read in your column that you test your patient’s magnesium levels when they have been on long-term ...

ANSWER: People who are on PPIs and most diuretics are at a high risk for low magnesium. It’s true that most magnesium is in the cells; however, like potassium and calcium, a low blood level does ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently read in your column that you test your patient’s magnesium levels when they have been on long-term ...

Magnesium—and how to make sure you're getting enough—is a hot topic these days. But how do you know if you have a magnesium deficiency, and what are some habits that may be depleting your body's ...

Magnesium is a vital nutrient found in a variety of plant-based and animal foods, but a diet with low amounts of the mineral can lead to a range of immediate symptoms and long-term risks for heart ...

While some vitamin and mineral deficiencies are very rare in the U.S., others are fairly common and can have profound impacts on overall health. If you’re looking at magnesium vs. vitamin D for ...

The mineral on everyone’s minds right now? Magnesium. It seems everyone wants to know how to get more of it—and for good reason. The mineral is involved in over 300 functions of the body and ...