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.
According to the Institute of Medicine, men require 400 to 420 mg of magnesium daily while women require 310 to 320 mg. Pregnant or lactating women require slightly greater amounts, approximately 310 to 400 mg, per day. Children require 80 to 240 mg daily, while adolescents require 360 to 410 mg of magnesium. Individuals using certain medications or who have chronic absorption problems might require higher amounts of magnesium daily.