Consult physician. Magnesium deficiency can often be effectively treated with an oral magnesium preparation. It can also be treated by using a nebulizer filled with magnesium sulphate or magnesium chloride dissolved in water. Nebulising has the advantage of taking effect within minutes, relieving muscle pain, tension or breathing difficulties. Nebulizers can be bought without prescription, as can magnesium sulphate and magnesium chloride. For those that require frequent doses, a portable, battery driven nebulizer is useful although more expensive and prone to break down than older style plug in nebulizers.
Endogenous digestive microflora may play a role in the bioavailability of magnesium as they may affect the breakdown of antagonists such as phytate and oxalate in the diet. Other minerals in the diet, such as calcium and zinc, may interact with phytate and oxalate, reducing magnesium loss.
Severe hypomagnesemia is often treated medically with intravenous or intramuscular magnesium sulfate solution, which is completely bioavailable, and effective.
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