Will this supplement cause constipation or diarrhea?

Calcium can sometimes be constipating, while magnesium has a mild laxative effect. By combining them, these effects often balance each other out. If you experience changes in bowel habits, consult your physician about adjusting your dosage or timing.

About Cal-Mag Support: A Direct Guide to Calcium and Magnesium Benefits

This answer is drawn from the full physician-reviewed guide to Cal-Mag Support: A Direct Guide to Calcium and Magnesium Benefits on the GOAL.MD Vitamin Shop learning hub. Read the full guide for mechanism of action, evidence, dosing, safety, and interactions.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Michael Mimlitz, MD (NPI 1508891870), Chief Physician of GOAL.MD. Physician-supervised telehealth. More at goal.md/answers.