Posted by Larry Hoover on August 22, 2004, at 10:26:51
In reply to Re: magnesium and joints » Larry Hoover, posted by gardenergirl on August 21, 2004, at 12:10:12
> Sounds like I need to look for a different magnesium source.
Most likely, yes.
> I get Vitamin D both in my Calcium supp. and in my pre-natal vitamins for a total (besides food intake) of about 600 daily.
You are with child! Congratulations. I think pregnant women are the most beautiful of all.
> My vitamin insert doesn't give an RDA. Is this adequate?
>
> Thanks,
> ggNot if you're preggers. The RDA is currently being revised upwards, by the way. 20,000 IU is now considered safe, whereas before it was once thought of as toxic. That said, I'd put your daily intake recommendation (from supps) at 1200-1800 IU. There is no risk of adverse effects at that dose, and you will ensure adequate mineralization of the fetal skeleton.
Lar
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