Slow-Mag® Magnesium Supplement Tablets

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9/7/2010

Did You Know?

Athletes, such as runners, with low magnesium levels burn energy faster and tire more quickly than those with adequate levels.1

How Much Magnesium Do Adults Need?
The National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, lists the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for adults for magnesium as follows:



Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)2
Life Stage	Men	Women	Pregnancy	Lactation
Ages 14 - 18	410 mg	360 mg	400 mg	360 mg
Ages 19 - 30	400 mg	310 mg	350 mg	310 mg
Ages 31 +	420 mg	320 mg	360 mg	320 mg



7 out of 10 Americans don't get enough magnesium from their diet.3 Adults with certain illnesses, chronic conditions, or taking medicines that are associated with magnesium depletion may be at particular risk of developing a deficiency.3
References: Facts About Dietary Supplements: Magnesium. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health Web site. Available at: http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/cc/magn.html. Accessed August 5, 2008. USDA Agricultural Research Service reports 32% of all US individuals are meeting the Dietary Reference Intake for magnesium. Available at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/services/

1 "Lack Energy? Maybe It's Your Magnesium Level." USDA Agricultural Research Service. http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/ AR/archive/may04/energy0504.htm

How Much Magnesium Do Adults Need?