How common is allergy to magnesium? Would that be an allergy to the mineral itself or to a particular compound? And what would be the purpose of prescribing it together with Diphenhydramine (Benedryl) if there is an allergy?
I believe you can be allergic to anything including magnesium. Formulations, genetics, medical history, drug interactions all leave room for allergies EVEN if it's something that you need and/or is good for you.
The story behind: a friend posted a short video about anxiety and how it affects people. No solution was offered, so I suggested magnesium. Someone then asked, what to do if allergic? I replied something similar to Nicole, and that possibly it was the compound. Presumable a doctor then responded that she has had patients with allergies and she then prescribes it with the anti-histamine. That's when I thought, reaaaally? and came here.
I think that the most simple forms of Magnesium are likely to cause the fewest issues. Mg sulfate (providing there is no sulfate sensitivity) Mg chloride Mg oxide Mg hydroxide
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Can you be allergic to a mineral that your body needs?
Could be allergic to binders fillers etc. or maybe intolerant to something like glycine taurine etc
True allergy? I dont know
What is the story behind this question? Very curious
Never heard of an allergy to magnesium…
I believe you can be allergic to anything including magnesium. Formulations, genetics, medical history, drug interactions all leave room for allergies EVEN if it's something that you need and/or is good for you.
The story behind: a friend posted a short video about anxiety and how it affects people. No solution was offered, so I suggested magnesium. Someone then asked, what to do if allergic? I replied something similar to Nicole, and that possibly it was the compound. Presumable a doctor then responded that she has had patients with allergies and she then prescribes it with the anti-histamine. That's when I thought, reaaaally? and came here.
I found this myself and thought it was sensitively written, but it's from a mag vendor site (happens to be one I use), so here I am: http://www.ancient-minerals.com/blog-post/allergic-to-magnesium/
I think that the most simple forms of Magnesium are likely to cause the fewest issues.
Mg sulfate (providing there is no sulfate sensitivity)
Mg chloride
Mg oxide
Mg hydroxide