Magnesium

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Health Canada Monographs

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JOINT HEALTH PRODUCTS
Oral

Approved Health Claims

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  • It is mandatory for all products to cite at least one use or purpose statement from Table 2
  • A use or purpose statement is acceptable only if at least one medicinal ingredient associated with that statement is present at a dose at or above the minimum daily dose listed in Table 2
  • Medicinal ingredients which do not meet the minimum daily dose for a use or purpose statement will be considered as acceptable complementary medicinal ingredients in product formulations
  • For multi-ingredient products: To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g., Turmeric is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain). When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required
  • To prevent the product from being represented as a "traditional medicine", any indicated traditional use claim must refer to the specific medicinal ingredient(s) and recognized traditional system of medicine from which the claim originates when 1) both traditional and modern claims are present or 2) when claims originate from multiple systems of traditional medicine (e.g., Turmeric is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve joint pain)
  • When ALL of the medicinal ingredients (MIs) in the product are used within the SAME identified system of traditional medicine AND the product makes ONLY traditional claims, listing of MIs in the traditional claim(s) is not required

Cautions & Contraindications

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cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms worsen.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen.
caution1 The following references were consulted for the caution and warning statements: beta-Carotene: Touvier et al. 2005; Omenn et al. 1996; ATBC 1994; Boron: Usuda et al. 1996; Nielsen et al. 1992; Bromelain: Brinker 2010; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Curcumin: HC 2025; Brinker 2010; Mills and Bone 2005; ESCOP 2003; McGuffin et al. 1997; Fish oil and willow bark combined: Block et al. 2012, 2013; Larson et al. 2008; Manganese: IOM 2006; IOM 2001; Krieger et al. 1995; Turmeric: HC 2025; EMA 2018; Brinker 2010; ESCOP 2003; McGuffin et al. 1997; Vitamin K1, K2: ASHP 2005; Franco et al 2004; IOM 2001; Hansten et al 1997; Willow bark: EMA 2017.
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004; ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
contraindicationDo not use if you are allergic to salicylates (EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Wichtl 2004, ESCOP 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000).
adverse_reactionStop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs (Brayfield and Cadart 2025; Brinker 2010; WHO 2009; Murray and Pizzorno 2006; Blumenthal et al. 2000; Baur and Fruhmann 1979).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances (Brayfield and Cadart 2025; EMA 2017; Brinker 2010; Sontakke et al. 2007; Brien et al. 2006; Wichtl 2004; ESCOP 2003; Kimmatkar et al. 2003; Barnes et al. 2002; Blumenthal et al. 2000; McGuffin 2000; Moskowitz 2000).
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience diarrhoea (IOM 2006, IOM 1997).

Alternative Names

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Bone(common)Boron(common)Boswellia(common)Bromelain(common)Calcium(common)Cartilage(common)Chondroitin sulfate(common)Collagen hydrolysate(common)Common turmeric(common)Curcuma(common)Curcumin(common)Curcuminoids(common)Devil's claw(common)Fish oil(common)Glucosamine HCl(common)Glucosamine hydrochloride(common)Glucosamine sulfate(common)Grapple plant(common)Hyaluronic acid(common)Hydrolyzed collagen(common)+68 more

Common Quantities in Licensed Products

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50 mg1508 licensed products
100 mg1144 licensed products
200 mg567 licensed products
25 mg528 licensed products
50 milligrams521 licensed products
150 mg516 licensed products
20 mg474 licensed products
250 mg383 licensed products
100 milligrams350 licensed products
10 mg319 licensed products

Related Ingredients

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CalciumShared monographZincCo-occurs in 3002 productsVitamin B6Co-occurs in 2995 productsVitamin DCo-occurs in 2915 productsVitamin CCo-occurs in 2649 productsVitamin B12Co-occurs in 2583 productsFolateCo-occurs in 2379 productsThiamineCo-occurs in 2336 products

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