Does Alcohol Affect Magnesium?

Amount or timing may matter

The short answer

Alcohol increases renal magnesium excretion, reducing supplement effectiveness.

How to arrange timing

Separate magnesium from alcohol by at least 2 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: Examine.com

Important context

The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.