Magnesium - need some help please..........

[JLTsirius]

Hi Folks

I have tried many forms of Magnesium, but they all result in having a severe laxative effect.

ARE THERE ANY TYPES THAT HAVE WORKED FOR YOU WITHOUT GIVING YOU THIS EFFECT ... WHEN OTHERS YOU TRIED DID?

This is what I have tried ALL have a laxative effect

> Chelated Magnesium - 400mg - laxative effect - Brand Solgar

> Magnesium, chelated lysll Glycanate - 500mg - Brand Life Extension

> Ionic Magnesium - ReMAG - liquid (formulated by the woman who wrote The Magnesium Miracle)

*** I have read about JIGSAW time release Magnesium. jigsawhealth.com/supplement...

Anyone used this? Cannot find a supplier in UK

Any other personal feedback of what has worked for you without a laxative effect very much appreciated.

Thanks

JLTsirius

[Hidden]

Have you tried Magnesium Citrate? It comes in the form of a lovely refreshing drink called

Natural Vitality Magnesium Supreme. Magnesium Taurate can work too, or even Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salts) in the bath can be absorbed a little through the skin. We buy ours from a veterinary supplier in large tubs. This is not the best way but the Epsom Salts will also draw toxins from the body.

Jane x

[JLTsirius]

Thanks for your reply

Yes have tried chelated citrate, but not the drink. Will look into it.

Not tried Taurate.

Thanks

JLTsirius

[sam1986]

I read somewhere that I can't take magnesium with levothyroxine. Is this correct? I drink mineral water that naturally has magnesium in it, sounds dumb but is it ok?

[JLTsirius]

no idea I use Naturethroid

[Hidden]

I have absorption problems so have recently taken to injectable mag sulphate. It did not have a noticeably laxative effect and i have a very sensitive gut indeed (coeliac and poss IBD on top).

Dr Myhill has a section in mag injections on her website

[JLTsirius]

Thanks for responding. Are you magnesium deficient? understand that the serum test is not much use re testing for levels/deficiency.

Not sure I need to be as drastic as injections....as cannot really ascertain IF/How Much I am deficient by ...

[Hidden]

I use magnesium oil applied to the skin. I couldn't tolerate any oral magnesium at all. My levels have risen. The one I use is available on betteryou.uk.com

[damehypo]

I am hypothyroid and I also use the spray oil Magnesium. 100ml Bottle as with poster Marie26859 above - I get no bowel problem with this.

[JLTsirius]

Thanks, do you use the night spray version of it?

[damehypo in reply to JLTsirius]

Dont think so. It says nothing on the bottle about it being a night spray. But truthfully, I have no issues with it at all., BetterYou - Magnesium Oil - original (it says on front)

hope this helps.

betteryou.uk.com

[riverdove]

i was placed on Magnesium aspartate by our local hospital. I am unable to take beta or calcium channel blockers for my heart arrhythmias.It is a natural calcium channel blocker.

It is the only Mg I have used that does not have a laxative effect.

Hope this is helpful.

[Enzovince in reply to riverdove]

Hi for those of you in the Uk or europe i have used this site to get

Nano Ionic Magnesium - 60ml.. visit the thehealthcorner.co.uk

I would say 95% of the Western Population is low in Magnesium

Magnesium: A Mighty Mineral Indeed! Muscle contraction, glucose metabolism, electrical impulses of the heart, bone formation all rely on this mighty mineral to get the job done! If truth be told, the human body cannot function normally without magnesium.

great stufff

[Hidden]

I have tried all other methods, but the best, cheapest and least problematic method I have found is using Magnesium chloride in a solution applied to the skin as it is so much stronger than other types. Epsom salts is good too, quite a skin tonic in fact, but you need ridiculous amounts to bathe in it for this to work. It is used in bath salts for this reason!

Dr Myhill has some good advice on various methods - drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Magnesi...

I buy Magnesium chloride (eBay!) and dilute it as suggested on Dr Myhills site, (it is sold very expensively already diluted as "Magnesium Oil", as it feels slightly oily; it is dramatically cheaper to do it yourself as she outlines!) usually I use it once or twice a week, although if you have a specific defined deficiency, then more often might be needed as she suggests.

It is a little sticky, but nothing too unpleasant, I rub it in the sides of my abdomen and simply leave my shirt off for 20 minutes or so until it dries off.

Use common sense and caution as ever.

[JLTsirius in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for responding, may I please ask how did you know you needed Magnesium? was it from a low result in a blood serum test?

many thanks

JLTsirius

[Hidden in reply to JLTsirius]

No, purely after DECADES of severe cramping, a friend suggested I try Magnesium, and it resolved the problem in a matter of a couple of days! Later sought out more convenient means of supplementing.

Hence the reason I don't supplement to more extreme levels some suggest for severe deficiencies

[Hidden in reply to JLTsirius]

Oh, if you are planning testing, Dr Myhill has this to say too...

drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Magnesi...

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

I thought that if taking Magnesium caused a laxitive effect it meant that you are taking too much that is the side effect of too much Magnesium?

I use the crystals in the bath to soak twice a week, it sees to work well.

[4sarah1 in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for the link Picton. I have been trying all kinds of magnesium for muscle spasms - Epsom salt baths have helped however I'll increase the amount I put in my bath. The magnesium oil helps too as does the Mag Phos. Thanks again x

[Enzovince in reply to Hidden]

Hi for those of you in the Uk or europe i have used this site to get

Nano Ionic Magnesium - 60ml.. visit the thehealthcorner.co.uk

I would say 95% of the Western Population is low in Magnesium

Magnesium: A Mighty Mineral Indeed! Muscle contraction, glucose metabolism, electrical impulses of the heart, bone formation all rely on this mighty mineral to get the job done! If truth be told, the human body cannot function normally without magnesium.

great stufff

[Zabby]

I do epsom salts baths, use a magnesium oil spray and also nebulise magnesium crystals. Dr Myhill talks about that on her site.

[Enzovince]

Hi for those of you in the Uk or europe i have used this site to get

Nano Ionic Magnesium - 60ml.. visit the thehealthcorner.co.uk

I would say 95% of the Western Population is low in Magnesium

Magnesium: A Mighty Mineral Indeed! Muscle contraction, glucose metabolism, electrical impulses of the heart, bone formation all rely on this mighty mineral to get the job done! If truth be told, the human body cannot function normally without magnesium.

great stufff

[Clared1971]

I have just read a book by Dr Dean who wrote the Magnesium Miracle. Her Remag is supposed to be really good and not laxative. If you search Remag UK there appears to be one company selling it in the UK. Have to checked out information about vitamin D. Also very interesting in a range of health conditions. Good luck and best wishes. X

[JLTsirius in reply to Clared1971]

Thanks for your response - I know about Dr Dean & have been using her Remag for 18 months now

many thanks

JLT

[Mirandarr in reply to JLTsirius]

Hi JLTsirius

Am researching Magnesium. I have a LOT of Mg deficiency symptoms. I know your post is old but I was wondering if you woud recommend the ReMag. How long before taking did you see benefits?

Thanks

M