Taking magnesium can affect some medications. Medications may also affect your body's ability to absorb the magnesium supplements you take. These medications include:  Diuretics Antibiotics Bisphosphonates, such as those prescribed for osteoporosis Medications used to treat acid reflux Some studies suggest that increasing your vitamin D can help your body to absorb magnesium.  You can eat vitamin D rich foods, like tuna, cheese, eggs, and fortified cereals. You can also absorb vitamin D by spending time out in the sunshine. Some minerals will make it harder for your body to absorb magnesium. You should avoid taking mineral supplements at the same time that you take your magnesium supplement.  In particular, either an excess or a shortage of calcium in your body can make it harder to absorb magnesium. While taking magnesium supplements, avoid excess calcium. At the same time, don't forgo calcium entirely, as this can hinder magnesium absorption. Studies have also found that magnesium and potassium levels appear to be related. The nature of this relationship is not yet clearly understood. Even so, you should not dramatically increase or abstain from potassium while trying to increase your magnesium levels. Alcohol increases the amount of magnesium that we secrete in our urine. Studies have found that many alcoholics have low magnesium levels.  Alcohol causes a prompt and substantial increase in the urinary excretion of magnesium and other electrolytes. This means that even moderate drinking can decrease your magnesium levels. Magnesium levels fall the lowest among individuals going through alcohol withdrawal. If diabetes is not controlled well through diet, lifestyle and medication, a magnesium deficiency may occur. People with diabetes pass too much magnesium out of the body through the urine. As a result, magnesium levels can drop off quickly if not closely monitored. Rather than taking your magnesium as one dose, take smaller amounts throughout the day, with your meals and a full glass of water. Your body will be better able to process it in this way.  Some suggest taking your magnesium supplement on an empty stomach if you are having problems with absorption. Sometimes the minerals in the food in your stomach can interfere with your body's ability to absorb magnesium. But, this sometimes causes an upset stomach.  In fact, the Mayo Clinic suggests taking magnesium only with meals. Taking it on an empty stomach may cause diarrhea.  Time-release preparations may also aid absorption. Like minerals, there are some foods that may keep your body from properly absorbing magnesium. Avoid eating these foods around the same time of day that you take your magnesium supplements:  Foods that are very high in fiber and phytic acid. These include bran products or whole grain items like brown rice, barley, or whole wheat bread. Foods that are high in oxalic acid (oxalate). These include coffee, tea, chocolate, leafy greens, and nuts. Steaming or boiling foods high in oxalate may remove some of it. Consider cooked spinach instead of a spinach salad. Soaking beans and some grains before you cook them may also help.
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