Can anyone recommend a magnesium supplement that won't cause stomach problems?

[Confused77]

I've recently realised that my ongoing stomach problems (cramps and diarrhoea) are being caused by the magnesium citrate supplements I've been taking even when I only take one tablet a day rather than the two a day recommended. I then discovered through googling magnesium that it is often used as a laxative so it's no wonder I'm having problems. Does anyone know of a magnesium supplement that is not likely to have a laxative effect?

[shaws Administrator]

Some nuts and seeds contain magnesium. You only need a bout 5 almonds a day.

mgwater.com/rod09.shtml

his is a link re epsom salts.

care2.com/greenliving/use-e...

[Confused77 in reply to shaws]

Thanks Shaws, I will start eating some nuts and seeds everyday. I knew about epsom salts baths but I didn't know about all the other things it's good for xxx

[Louwelsa]

There is a liquid magnesium available that does not give diarrhea.It is made by a company in the U.S.

[Confused77 in reply to Louwelsa]

Thanks Louwelsa xxx

[Enzovince in reply to Louwelsa]

Hi according to Dr. Mercola the best form of Magnesium is Liquid Nano Ionic form...

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

[Confused77 in reply to Enzovince]

Thank you so much for this info - I've continued to struggle to find a magnesium my stomach can stomach (if you see what I mean!) so I'll def give this a go xxx

[Hidden in reply to Louwelsa]

What is the name of the liquid magnesium that doesn't give u diarrhea. I've gotta sensitive stomach and GRED

[Jackie]

Hi Magnesium in lots of food and safe. However, if taking a supplement , it can be dangerous as an electrolyte and needs medical supervision and regular tests, also U`s and E`s , to check some of the other electrolytes, especially Potassium and sodium. Magnesium is a separate test and has a tiny range. Electrolytes ( the other corrected calcium) must never be out of range.

Best wishes,

Jackie

[Confused77 in reply to Jackie]

Yikes I didn't know it can be dangerous as a supplement xxx

[Jackie in reply to Confused77]

Hi Some people think it is excreted if too much , but not always, mine certainly is notI have 24 hour tests for electrolytes, only because so ill. Mine is under a Nephrologist ( kidney) and cardio. It is a very important electrolyte

It is important but in food!

Best wishes,

Jackie

[HEA72]

Hi, usually diarrhoea after taking magnesium is a sign that you've got excess magnesium in your body. Another method you could try however is taking epsom salt baths. Put 8 tablespoons of epsom salts in a warm bath and bathe for at least 20 mins. Do this 3x weekly (ref: Dr Mercola). The other method I've used and helped me up my magnesium levels was using a magnesium spray by 'Better For You'. You spray it onto your skin and rub it in. In theory it gets absorbed directly into the body through the skin, by-passing the digestive system. Hope this is helpful

[Confused77 in reply to HEA72]

Yes very helpful indeed thanks xxx

[sassicat in reply to HEA72]

I think some people are also sensitive to it. My sister gets very low in Magnesium but supplements still cause her stomach/gastro problems.

[Enzovince in reply to HEA72]

Hi according to Dr. Mercola the best form of Magnesium is Liquid Nano Ionic form...

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/index...

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

[pump321 in reply to HEA72]

Hi HEA72, I have just been reading your post of 4 years ago so not sure if you will receive this! You suggested a magnesium spray by "Better You" which I am thinking of getting but just wondering exactly what sort you bought as there are so many different sorts, eg: Original, Recovery, Sensitive and Goodnight etc. I don't want to get one that gives me an upset stomach as I've already experienced that with Magnesium Glycinate capsules. I do hope you will receive this and be able to help. Many thanks in advance.

[HEA72 in reply to pump321]

Hi pump321, I used the original Better You Spray I found it left a residue on my skin, which put me off. I have regular epsom salt baths, which don't leave a residue because you shower afterwards but think I may try the spray again too.

[pump321 in reply to HEA72]

Thanks very much HEA72 for your reply, I am amazed you found my message after all these years had passed. Thanks for info. on Better You spray. I rang Better You and they sent me out a small sample pot of Magnesium Gel. I only used the tiniest amount on my my skin one night and the next day my stomach was very unsettled, I think it must have been quite strong stuff. My stomach is so so sensitive so I have to be really careful. Did you find that the Better You spray upset your stomach? I don't mind about the residue on my skin as I may use it before I go to bed if that's the right time to use it. I think it might help with sleeping as it's supposed to relax muscles. I don't think I would dare have epsom salt baths as I'm sure this would react quite badly on my stomach. It's really helpful to hear from somebody else who has tried these things. Thanks for taking the time to answer me.

[HEA72 in reply to pump321]

Sorry to read of your stomach reaction to magnesium. I don't get the same issue, so I can fortunately tolerate any form of magnesium. Have you looked into why you have such sensitivity?

[robert1957 in reply to pump321]

it would appear to me that you may have low hydrochloric acid in your stomach.if you have a juicer,juice a bunch of celery first thing in the morning and drink it at once,if you leave it ,it oxidizes and will not be as potent do this for 1week see how it goes good luck

[LucyKearn in reply to HEA72]

“usually diarrhoea after taking magnesium is a sign that you've got excess magnesium in your body”

I would question this as it has not been my experience. I am slightly deficient in magnesium (advised by my medical practitioner after a pathology test), and I experience an upset stomach and diarrhoea following taking even one magnesium tablet. I’m guessing that the diarrhoea in my case doesn’t indicate that there is excess magnesium in my body.

[dekkalife in reply to LucyKearn]

Diarrhea is *not* caused by too much magnesium in your body. It is caused by not enough magnesium being absorbed. The problem with most magnesium supplements is that they have poor bio-availability, so most of the magnesium stays in your colon instead of being absorbed into your bloodstream. Your body's response to this is to flush the colon with water to get it out of your body. It appears that magnesium bisglycinate that is *un-buffered* is the best absorbed and therefore the least likely to cause diarrhea.

The brand Canprev have 4 different magnesium bisglycinate supplements depending on how gentle you need. Their 'Gentle' and 'Extra Gentle' ones are buffered (they contain other forms of magnesium along with bisglycinate), but their 'Ultra Gentle' one is un-buffered. They also have an 'Ultra Gentle' in a liquid, which might be even better.

[Hidden]

I lurve an Epsom salt bath but I'm wary of taking an actual supplement so not to cause dire rear - i.e. A dose of Salts. So using sparingly! (unless you want the laxitive effect?). Most multi vits/minerals have it in adequate amounts - however supposedly a balanced diet should too - but it doesn't in my case.

This is third on my personal investigation list after Vit D and B12 (I think my iron is OK).

However although many are low in this mineral it is an electrolyte (fourth abundant mineral after calcium, phosphorus and I forget!) and as Jackie warns these must be in balance.. and personally I'd not ingest it other than as Shaws says, in food e.g. nuts however sprays are readily available too - ones to promote sleep etc. my spray warns of tingling when first used, this indicates 'mg low'.

I'd heard the connection regarding long term PPI use but didn't realise the connection with parathyoid 'tho....

patient.co.uk/doctor/Disord...

[Confused77 in reply to Hidden]

A dire rear is definitely what I've been getting! I'm so glad I posted this question as once again I've learnt a lot. I have a malabsorption problem and have had long term vits D and B12 and iron deficiencies so I've become a bit fixated on taking supplements for all sorts of things. I obviously need to be much more careful. Unfortunately I haven't been able to find a multivit that does not contain iodine and my books say people with Hashis shouldn't take iodine. Thanks for all your advice xxx

[Hidden in reply to Confused77]

I used to be good at spelling but not any more!

I seem to be low in minerals/vits too but it's a bit of a minefield what to take and what not to (so best test before) agree that iodine is in most multivits but a little is probably OK, however as Levo has it already that little more may not be wise. J

[sassicat]

There is also a magnesium spray (for skin - Better You) which some people find good.

[Confused77]

Thanks Pureblue. I do have a magnesium spray but I thought that was more for spraying on specific muscle aches?

[sassicat in reply to Confused77]

The Better You one is for supplementation, to bypass digestive system.

[Hidden in reply to sassicat]

runs to bathroom to check spray label.... out of breath, but fingers work OK!

Yes same one - also 'promotes sleep' - someone said to spray on joints.

I prefer not to take mg by mouth - but have spray & epsom salt baths instead - I notice I only have one bottle of spray left and half a jar of epsom salts... hmm... darn kids! (I got mg to help my Vit D work) J

[Confused77 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Pureblue and spareribs. I've also just gone to look at my spray and it's BetterYou magnesium oil joint spray with glucosamine and menthol. Is that the one you both use or do they do different ones? I went online to buy some epsom salts and some were advertised as food grade which are cheaper than non food grade. Do you know if it matters if you bathe in food grade epsom salts or are they not the right type? I didn't know magnesium helps vit d work - I'm vit d deficient so I def need to use mag in some form and baths and sprays sound the way to go. I take so many supplements it's good to have one less to take! X

[coetzeegisela]

Greetings - Metabole Mag Formulaion; have taken for 10 days, no adverse effects. All best, G Coetzee

[Confused77 in reply to coetzeegisela]

Thanks very much xxx

[Hidden]

Why is magnesium spray designed to be sprayed onto joints? Is that the optimum method of supplementing your magnesium levels, or does it also help with the joint/muscle aches and pains?

[Confused77]

Hi starpoppy, I've just googled Better You magnesium sprays. They do a range of them and they claim that they are good for joints and muscles x

[Hidden]

Thank you. I may get some and see if it helps with the pains! It can't hurt

[Enzovince]

Hi according to Dr. Mercola the best form of Magnesium is Liquid Nano Ionic form...

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

[007999]

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Dr Dean is an expert on magnesium

her website

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[Ftloose]

heiltropfen.de/ is where you can purchase pounds of pharmaceutical grade mag chloride hexahydrate which can be sprayed on the skin and/or under the tongue thereby avoiding any GI issues. This article explains the best/worst forms. Not all magnesium is created equally: healthy-holistic-living.com...

This is a cheap source of the highest quality magnesium. Things sourced from salt beds tend to have significant amounts of toxic heavy metals. I have tried every form of magnesium in the market and would also recommend magnesium l- threonate which is an excellent newer form with great absorbability and enhanced cognitive function because it is the only form that passes directly through the blood brain barrier. Chloride Hexahydrate is great because it can be used to make drinking solution and the infamous "magnesium oil". All you fo is mix it with distilled water. Easy as pie and you'll save tones of money.

[BadHare]

I use chelated magnesium, which I take at bedtime. It's more bioavalable than laxative citrate.

I make my own transdermal spray as the commercial ones sting. A 250g bag of magnesium hexahydrate salts to 1l of distilled witch hazel is ok for me, but you could try 250g to 500mls & weaken it if that's too strong. It acts as a deodorant, too.

Of all sources, I prefer medjool dates, 1 contains 10% RDA of magnesium, or a long soak in a bath with 500g of epsom salts, or 300g magnesium salts.

[EbonyEvans]

Biocare magnesium Malate. I’ll inbox you the link.

[AndrewB8]

I actually have a lot of experience with this. As for an oral magnesium supplement, look for non buffered magnesium bisglycinate (glycinate). Non buffered is absolutely key because it means that no other forms of magnesium have been added. It is surprising that most forms of bisglycinate are actually buffered with (mixed with) magnesium oxide (which causes diarrhea). If you are unsure, when you look at the total amount of the magnesium bisglycinate vs the "elemental" magnesium, then the elemental magnesium needs to be 10% by weight. If the ratio is higher than 10%, then you know it has been buffered.

You may find this article interesting for more info: 88herbs.com/best-magnesium-...

It is also a good idea to take it with meals and not on an empty stomach if you are sensitive with this.

[Confused77 in reply to AndrewB8]

Hi Andrew, thanks so much for this info and article, It's all really helpful. Lynne

[Cooper27]

If magnesium citrate causes stomach problems, then you should try Magnesium malate.

Getting magnesium from nuts only works if your stomach is working properly - I ate almonds every day for years, but seemed to be magnesium deficient anyway. Turns out I have poor stomach acid.