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.
Determining the Correct Dosage of Magnesium. Initially it was thought that adults needed between 100 and 150 mg of magnesium per day in order for the body to function optimally. However, new research has shown that up to 75% of the worldÃ¢â¬â¢s population is in fact severely deficient in this essential mineral.