Form of Magnesium?

[serengazer]

Hi all, my daughter is suggesting I try Magnesium Malate as it is suggested for Fibromyalgia

[serengazer]

Sorry, sent accidentally and unable to edit. Has anyone else used this form of Magnesium for RLS. I have used others but not this one Thanks in afvance

[Madlegs1 in reply to serengazer]

I haven't used malate either, but any of the - ates are fine.

Citrate is probably the best value, but if you are already using the malate form ,then that's ok.

Good luck.

[charlie1234567890 in reply to Madlegs1]

How much magnesium should I be taking?

[Madlegs1 in reply to charlie1234567890]

I take 100mg in the evening, but the bottle recommends 200.

It's a question of trying out different doses for you personally. Too much and you'll be scuttering all night.

Think of the effect of too much Milk of Magnesia 😝

Be aware that magnesium interacts with some 200 medications, by absorbing the active ingredient, so best to keep 2 hours between the magnesium and medicine.

All the best.

[charlie1234567890 in reply to Madlegs1]

Thank you, I've been taking 250mg at lunch with no other meds so I'm good.

[ChrisColumbus in reply to serengazer]

Magnesium malate was promoted by a Californian supplement company for RLS, but they switched to magnesium glycinate because of - they said - a worldwide shortage of malate during Covid. They did not provide any evidence for their original claims for Mg malate, but as Madlegs1 writes all of the Mg -ates are reportedly well absorbed and may help.

I use Mg citrate, although this can have a laxative effect if taken to excess; Mg glycinate is widely recommended because it can aid sleep and reportedly doesn't have a laxative effect.

Would be good to know if Mg malate does help you!

[serengazer in reply to ChrisColumbus]

Thank you for that Chris I just checked and I am using glycinate right now Also found that all of them helped quickly. Will post if I try the Malate in the future T

[Mum007 in reply to serengazer]

I use the malate and there are no side effects. It is supposed to be the best form for fibromyalgia for joints. Doesn’t really help my restless legs but does greatly help my migraines. I use a magnesium spray from Holland and Barrett when my arms and legs get bad and it usually works a treat within 15 minutes. Doesn’t help to prevent it though only once it’s started.

[SueJohnson]

I haven't used magnesium but your daughter is right that it is the best form for fibromyalgia.

[serengazer]

since I have Fib as well, I will give it a try Maybe it would help would help with long Covid as well For first time on my life I am sleeping a solid 12-16 hours a day A miracle for me but horrible for most folks!!

[Artnmusiclover]

I haven't used Malate but can highly recommend glycinate 👍