How much magnesium should be taken during pregnancy?
Our body needs vitamins and minerals. So it is recommended to consume plenty of vegetables and fruits. During pregnancy, vitamins and mineral supplements may be required according to some conditions. One of them is magnesium. Acıbadem Kadıköy Hospital Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Wonderful Bodur Ozturk, told about the need for magnesium in pregnancy.
Benefits of Magnesium
All organs in the human body, especially the heart, muscles, kidneys, need this mineral for normal functions. 50 mg of magnesium which is 25 mg in adult body is in bone tissue. Only 1 percent is found in the systemic blood circulation. The rate of magnesium in the blood is also controlled by the kidneys. Magnesium is also found in the structure of bones and teeth. It activates the enzymes involved in energy production and controls the levels of calcium, copper, zinc, potassium minerals and vitamin D levels. It also takes part in the control of blood sugar and blood pressure.
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency
Magnesium deficiency may include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, weakness, agitation, anxiety, sleep disturbance, heart rhythm deterioration, low blood pressure, restless leg syndrome, muscle spasms and weakness. Magnesium is associated with calcium and potassium metabolism. Therefore, in magnesium deficiency, calcium and potassium blood levels may also be affected. Pregnant women can usually present with cramps that arouse from sleep in the legs during the 2nd trimester.
Under what conditions should it be used?
The daily magnesium requirement during pregnancy is 350 mg, while during lactation it is 320-360 mg per day. Magnesium supplementation is not routinely recommended during pregnancy. However, magnesium deficiency may occur in pregnant women with gastrointestinal diseases such as intestinal disease (IBS), ulcerative colon, diabetes, pancreatitis, hyperthyroidism and kidney disease. Consuming too much caffeine, drinking soda, sodium-rich diet and stress are other risk factors for magnesium deficiency. In such cases, treatment under the supervision of a doctor may be recommended. In pregnancy, magnesium sulfate treatment is given intravenously in the clinical picture characterized by high blood pressure and protein leakage from the urine due to pregnancy called preeclampsia and in the prevention of premature contractions. However, these treatments must be performed under close supervision of the doctor under the control of the hospital. There is no scientific evidence that magnesium in oral form prevents premature birth. Magnesium may also be present in gastric medications given as antacid treatment for stomach problems such as reflux, which are frequently encountered during pregnancy. Pregnant women with heart and kidney disease should not use magnesium unless given by their doctor.
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The level of magnesium in the bloodstream is under control. Therefore, magnesium supplementation does not reach toxic levels except for specific intravenous treatments for magnesium deficiency. There is no evidence that the fetus or pregnancy is adversely affected in the event of magnesium deficiency. If the blood level of magnesium increases, a clinical picture leading to respiratory suppression may occur.
Foods containing magnesium
A healthy-nourished individual can get enough magnesium from the nutrients. Especially green leafy vegetables are an important source. Of these, spinach can meet 20 percent of the daily magnesium requirement. Grain plants, seeds, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds, chestnuts such as nuts are foods rich in magnesium. Mineral waters can also be a good source of magnesium. Soy milk, black beans, raw bread, avocado, potatoes, bananas, milk and yogurt are among other magnesium sources.
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