There is a balance of zinc-magnesium that needs to be maintained in the body. In a mineral-poor diet, supplementing magnesium without zinc can cause side effect

There is a balance of zinc-magnesium that needs to be maintained in the body. In a mineral-poor diet, supplementing magnesium without zinc can cause side effects like this. Calcium has a similar problem, but it's even more complicated. It needs corresponding levels of magnesium, vitamin D, boron, and K2 for proper utilization. Supplementation should not be done in a shotgun fashion. This is why, as much as I appreciate the nutritional research which identifies common deficiencies, I hate the nutrient fads which result from them. People hear "You need magnesium" so they rush out and take magnesium with no understanding of its function in the body, nor the nutrient balance that the body needs.