How should I take magnesium citrate (Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma)? Take magnesium citrate exactly as directed by your doctor or as directed on the package. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
A It is best to not eat for at least 90 minutes before your massage treatment and only a light meal at that time. The body needs time to digest your food. This is the same caution you would take when you go swimming or exercising.
I was told, in addition to taking it easy the evening before, to avoid eating too many carbs the prior day. One time the day before having a PET scan, I attended a wedding. It was a bummer to just have to sit still and avoid most of the yummy wedding meal foods.