Taking vitamins and supplements is always encouraged, as is making sure you have a balanced diet. Yet, a w:arning has been issued to people who take magnesium, thinking they’re doing the right thing.

Each week, there’s a different trend on social media, encouraging people to take particular supplements and adding things to their diet. One week it’s potassium, the next it’s “fibremaxxing”, yet experts say people need to be mindful of their own personal circumstances before taking anything.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, but a lot of people are lacking in it, and some people swear it improves their mood and sleep.

Medical professionals have urged people to think twice about following trends and taking supplements because they’ve seen them go viral. If you fall into either of these two groups, you should be very careful before taking any supplements, including magnesium.

Kidney problems

If you have kidney problems, you should avoid magnesium. People with kidney issues are at a higher risk of side effects and experiencing toxicity.

As per WebMD, if you have issues with your kidneys, they may well have trouble clearing excess magnesium from the body. Taking extra magnesium can cause magnesium to build up to dangerous levels. Don’t take magnesium if you have kidney problems.

Magnesium toxicity can lead to serious side effects including an irregular heartbeat, confusion, low blood pressure, slowed breathing, coma, and even death.