Epsom salt

[Geegee777]

Hi, I was wandering if Epsom Salts can be taken as a magnesium supplement.

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Geegee777

You can have Epsom salts baths or foot soaks. Some people find they help. I think taking it orally is generally for constipation. You might want to read this article if thinking about taking it orally:

everydayhealth.com/drugs/ma...

[jimh111]

It's a poorly absorbed form of magnesium. There are much better forms.

[mandyjane]

Sea salt would be better for magnesium.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to mandyjane]

Trouble with sea salt is that you might need an awful lot to get enough magnesium. And that could be too much sodium.