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.
Until you know how much magnesium supplementation you will need, you should start out with low dose tablets, or one of the Powdered Supplements that you can easily increase in increments of about 100 mg at a time.o, follow the RDA above and the first day, start with either 300 mg or 400 mg per day in AT LEAST two divided doses â one in the morning and one in the afternoon or evening. You can take your magnesium either on an empty stomach if it doesnât bother you, or with food if it does.