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Re:Challenges in the diagnosis of magnesium status by xyzzyz on Sunday June 27, 2021 @05:06PM (#27655343)
Then the issue is to remember to take the pill. Much easier to forget than to forget to eat.
Re:Challenges in the diagnosis of magnesium status by cutemonster on Sunday June 27, 2021 @05:11PM (#27655405)
Also, can be hard to reach out to everyone and let them know that they need these pills. Many might not know what "magnesium" is?

It's simpler to add iodine to salt -- and maybe magnesium to the soil

Re:Challenges in the diagnosis of magnesium status by thaumasiotes on Sunday June 27, 2021 @05:16PM (#27655476)
Another issue is that the effect of a nutrient can sometimes differ based on what it is consumed alongside. Pills are not necessarily as effective as supplemented food.