Epsom salts contains the active compound magnesium sulfate and is used most commonly as a laxative. There are potential serious toxic effects, including cardiac arrest, when the serum concentration ...

"There are safer and proven laxative products on the market ... "there are no serious side effects of taking an Epsom salt bath," says Tenforde. "Although it’s not advised post-surgery or ...

In fact, applying Epsom salt unnecessarily could lead to nutrient imbalances or even leach harmful minerals into groundwater ...