India, Sept. 25 -- Magnesium is one of those minerals you do not want to skimp on. It keeps your muscles, nerves, and heart running properly, and it plays a role in bone health, too. Many people turn to supplements to close the gap, but what you eat and drink around the same time can affect how much your body actually takes in. Here's a breakdown of common foods and drinks that may reduce magnesium absorption or even speed up its loss.

Spinach is nutrient-rich but also high in oxalates. Research published in Heliyon (2020) found that oxalates can bind to magnesium in the gut, lowering absorption. Spinach also carries phytates, which interfere more strongly with iron and zinc but may still affect magnesium slightly. Cooking or fermenting ...