Tag: Mineral imbalance

Dietary surveys consistently show that a large portion of the U.S. population, sometimes estimated around 48%, consumes less than the recommended amount of magnesium [1.8.3, 1.8.5]. While deficiency is a concern, it's also crucial to know **how to tell if you took too much magnesium**, a condition known as hypermagnesemia [1.2.3].

In 2017–2018, 57.6% of U.S. adults aged 20 and over reported using a dietary supplement in the past 30 days [1.2.1]. While often beneficial, many wonder: **what happens if you take supplements for too long?** Extended use without medical guidance can turn from helpful to harmful.

The human body contains approximately 50 to 120 milligrams of copper, an essential mineral vital for functions like energy production and brain development [1.10.2, 1.10.3]. While deficiency is rare, the question arises: is 50mg of copper too much for daily intake?