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Bar chart of magnesium per serving in foods: pumpkin seeds 156 mg, chia 111 mg, almonds 80 mg, spinach 78 mg, cashews 74 mg, down to banana 32 mg

Magnesium for Seniors: How Much You Need, Best Foods, Supplement Forms, and What the Evidence Really Shows

Khasim Basha Shaik By Khasim Basha Shaik
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Many older adults fall short on magnesium, and some common medicines make it worse. Here's how much you need, the foods that supply it, how to choose a supplement if you need one, and an honest look at the claims about sleep and leg cramps.