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Brand: MagOx, Slow-Mag, Mag-SR, Citroma, Magnesia San Pellegrino
Magnesium is an essential mineral crucial for numerous bodily functions, including nerve and muscle function, blood sugar control, blood pressure regulation, and protein synthesis. It contributes to bone health and is involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions. Magnesium is available in various forms, including magnesium oxide, citrate, chloride, and glycinate, each with varying bioavailability.
For treating and preventing magnesium deficiency, constipation, preeclampsia/eclampsia, and sometimes migraine prevention.
Outcome:
Reduced ciprofloxacin absorption
Mechanism:
Magnesium chelates with ciprofloxacin.
Outcome:
Altered digoxin effects
Mechanism:
Electrolyte imbalance.
Outcome:
Reduced absorption of both minerals
Mechanism:
Competition for absorption.
Most likely new formulation: sustained-release magnesium with enhanced bioavailability (2025, 70% confidence).
Based on widespread usage and safety profile, minimal changes to regulatory status are predicted (95% confidence).
Mineral Supplement, Electrolyte
Alkaline Earth Metal