Health Experts Issue New Warning About Magnesium Supplements — Especially for These Two High-Risk Groups

functioning properly, magnesium can build up to toxic levels in the bloodstream.

According to medical professionals, this buildup can trigger a range of alarming symptoms:

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  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Confusion or disorientation
  • Extremely low blood pressure
  • Weak or slowed breathing
  • In severe cases, even coma or death

As WebMD explains, people with impaired kidney function simply can’t clear magnesium efficiently. That means even small doses that are safe for most people can become dangerous.

Doctors urge anyone with chronic kidney disease, reduced kidney function, or past kidney injury to avoid magnesium