Diabetes insipidus is a rare disorder that occurs when a person's kidneys pass an abnormally large volume of urine that is insipidâdilute and odorless. In most people, the kidneys pass about 1 to 2 quarts of urine a day. In people with diabetes insipidus, the kidneys can pass 3 to 20 quarts of urine a day.
The amount of magnesium you need depends on your age and sex. Average daily recommended amounts are listed below in milligrams (mg): Magnesium is found naturally in many foods and is added to some fortified foods. You can get recommended amounts of magnesium by eating a variety of foods, including the following: 1  Legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables (such as spinach) 2  Fortified breakfast cereals and other fortified foods. 3  Milk, yogurt, and some other milk products.
There's considerable variation among individuals as to the ideal amount of magnesium to take. Here's what I recommend: Keep your calcium intake between 800-1,400 mg per day, adding enough magnesium to balance it. For example, if you take 1,000 mg of calcium per day, you need at least 500-800 mg of magnesium.Magnesium comes in many forms. Magnesium oxide or chloride is fine, as is chelated magnesium. Capsules usually contain 250-500 mg of magnesium. You can also use a calcium/magnesium supplement.Experiment with levels. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for magnesium is 350-400 mg per day, although for optimal levels, you may need as much as twice that amount.It's best to take your magnesium in divided doses throughout the day. You can take it either on an empty stomach or with meals.here's considerable variation among individuals as to the ideal amount of magnesium to take. Here's what I recommend: Keep your calcium intake between 800-1,400 mg per day, adding enough magnesium to balance it. For example, if you take 1,000 mg of calcium per day, you need at least 500-800 mg of magnesium.