4 misconceptions when using vitamin D and magnesium

NGỌC THÙY (THEO indianexpress) |

While vitamin D and magnesium each have their own benefits, combining them can unlock a host of health benefits.

Vitamin D and magnesium work better when taken together than individually, says Dr Gupta, senior consultant in Internal Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi, India.

These two nutrients are closely linked, with magnesium playing an important role in activating vitamin D. While each nutrient has its own effects, combining them can unlock additional health benefits.

However, Dr. Gupta assesses that this combination also raises many questions, leading to a number of misconceptions and misconceptions, including:

Myth 1: Vitamin D works perfectly when taken alone

Fact: Vitamin D is important for many functions in the body, especially calcium absorption and bone health. However, without magnesium, your body may have difficulty converting vitamin D into its active form, which limits its effectiveness.

Myth 2: You can get enough magnesium just by eating.

Fact: Magnesium can be found in a variety of foods, such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. But modern agricultural practices and common eating habits can lead to magnesium deficiency.

“Processed foods are a good example, as they often lose their magnesium content,” says Dr. Gupta.

Even people with a relatively balanced diet may not get enough magnesium, especially if they have certain health conditions, take medications that affect magnesium levels, or live in areas where the soil is depleted of nutrients, the doctor said.

Myth 3: Taking vitamin D and magnesium together can cause an overdose

Fact: It is very unlikely that taking vitamin D and magnesium together will result in an overdose if you follow the recommended daily dosage as advised by your healthcare provider.

Magnesium helps regulate calcium and vitamin D levels in the body, ensuring calcium is properly absorbed and used where it is needed, primarily in the bones.

Without enough magnesium, calcium is at risk of accumulating in unwanted places, such as the arteries, which can be harmful.

This balance suggests that magnesium not only supports vitamin D, but also helps protect the body from potential vitamin D-related problems, such as hypercalcemia.

Myth 4: You can take any form of magnesium with vitamin D

Fact: Although there are several forms of magnesium available, not all are absorbed equally by the body.

For example, magnesium citrate and magnesium glycinate are considered to have higher bioavailability and may be better choices when combined with vitamin D supplements.

Magnesium oxide, on the other hand, is more difficult to absorb and may not provide the same benefits.

When considering supplementation, it's important to choose the right form of magnesium to ensure you get the full benefits of both nutrients.

NGỌC THÙY (THEO indianexpress)
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