The Hidden Risks of a Popular Supplement
In recent years, magnesium supplements have become one of the most talked-about health trends. Social media is flooded with posts claiming that magnesium can improve mood, boost energy, and even help with sleep. For many older adults looking for natural ways to stay healthy, that kind of promise sounds hard to resist.
But doctors are now issuing a serious warning — magnesium isn’t safe for everyone. While it’s true that magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a vital role in heart health, nerve function, and bone strength, experts say that too much of it, or taking it under the wrong conditions, can do more harm than good.
In fact, if you fall into either of these two groups, you should think twice before taking magnesium — or any supplement — without talking to your doctor first.
1. People With Kidney Problems Should Avoid Magnesium
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