Which magesium to take?

[Pr0jection]

I've been taking Magnelon 300 soluble tablets for about 3 years. They were recommended by my GP when my PMR symptoms first appeared, but before I was diagnosed by a rheumatologist. They're fine but do have a laxative effect. Several people have recommended Magnesium Bisglycinate. Is this a good alternative and does it help with promoting sleep? Advice would be welcomed. Thank you.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It very much depends what you can get in Cyprus because often what you can have varies from country to county. I have used magnesium pidolate for atrial fibrillation and that has never been a problem however much I have needed. As far as I know it is only available in France and Italy - but maybe Cyprus has it. The product is called Mag 2+

I think really it is a case of trying what is available locally until you find one that suits you.

[Pr0jection in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for your reply. Will investigate locally. Enjoy your day.....x

[Predsharer]

I’m in the UK and I take ‘Magasorb Advance Magnesium 300mg’ (as citrate) from ‘Natures Best’ which is a very reputable online company which (I think) ships their vitamins abroad. I have been taking it for almost two months now and find it really helps me sleep. It does have a bit of a laxative effect but not enough to stop me taking it.

[Pr0jection in reply to Predsharer]

Thanks Predsharer, I will follow this up. Much appreciated....

[perceptual63]

The most laxative effect magnesium is magnesium citrate.

The least laxative effect magnesium is magnesium glycinate.

[Pr0jection in reply to perceptual63]

Thank you. I think the Magnelon 300 contains citrate. My husband's supplement contains magnesium glycinate. I might have to swap over to that.....

[readingbooks in reply to Pr0jection]

Having tried others I now have been taking Magnesium glycinate for several years with no adverse effects, gastro or otherwise and, yes, it does help me sleep. I take it at bedtime as that's when the cramps occurred.

[Pr0jection in reply to readingbooks]

Thanks!

[Freshairfiend]

I have taken these for several years. I’m in the Uk and buy them from eBay, but there will be other places. . They were recommended by a pharmacist to help with sleep. He stressed it was the chelated ones to get. They also help with twitching muscles in legs. You can also try magnesium oil. Bit oily, but sometimes I spray it on my body or put in the bath.

I’ve never had any laxative type side effects. You could ask a pharmacist in person or online.

All the best.

Tablets

[Pr0jection in reply to Freshairfiend]

Thank you for replying. I bought some magnesium oil last year and although I didn't use much of it, it was very helpful just recently when my husband got leg cramps. We've just bought some Magnesium Bisglycinate which is chelated.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Pr0jection]

Just make sure it’s okay to take with any medication you are on - there are some drug interactions…

drugs.com/drug-interactions...

[Bcol in reply to DorsetLady]

It's certainly not recommended with the Vit D3 tablets prescribed by my doctors.

[Pr0jection in reply to Bcol]

There is so much conflicting information on this as I've just found a site that sells combined Vit D3 and magnesium glycinate capsules. I think I may just cut the magnesium citrate soluble tablet in half and see how I go.....

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Bcol]

Why not?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Bcol]

Why not? There is talk about advantages of taking them together - not necessarily in the same mouthful)

verywellhealth.com/magnesiu....

and see the link below

[Bcol in reply to PMRpro]

I don't know, it was specifically mentioned on the contrainterdictions list. At docs at moment will check further when I get home.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Bcol]

Vit D interferes with magnesium as explained in the article I linked. That may be the primary issue.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to PMRpro]

You shouldn't take CALCIUM at the same time as magnesium - is that maybe a problem with combined supplements?

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Bcol]

Working on it - but the articles I can find mention no problems and it has been a "thing" on Tiktok about taking them together so you't think it would get a mention if it were risky, No-one has said anything here and both are on my medications list.

[Bcol in reply to PMRpro]

Sorry for late reply. I was just going on the interactions list that DL posted. It's down as "Moderate" - moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations, use only under special circumstances.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Bcol]

I think a lot of them mean to separate taking the doses to some extent, But the links I have quoted are about using them in tandem being more effective. Can't be anything serious!

[Bcol in reply to PMRpro]

I don't use it but it does show how confusing these things are though for people, particularly when others don't have access to the very knowledgeable and helpful people he,re that we are so lucky to have.

[Pr0jection in reply to DorsetLady]

Thanks Dorset Lady. I've noticed that it's not recommended with Vit D tablets. I already know that my GP won't be able to help so can you maybe suggest a 'safer' magnesium to take, or should I just stay on the citrate magnesium and put up with the laxative issue?

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Pr0jection]

Sorry cannot recommend, never took magnesium tablets….used spray if I had cramps which I did occasionally on Pred…

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Pr0jection]

Working on this - what is not recommended? I think there is probably a nuance in there somewhere:

"Mg is essential in the metabolism of vitamin D, and taking large doses of vitamin D can induce severe depletion of Mg. Adequate magnesium supplementation should be considered as an important aspect of vitamin D therapy."

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/284....

[Pr0jection in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks PMRpro for your very helpful info. Just to throw a spanner in the works I bought a replacement Magnelon 300 today and managed to read the small print (which is very small, needed a magnifying glass!) and it contains Magnesium Carbonate not citrate as I first thought. However it appears that similar drug interactions apply anyway. Thanks again x