Magnesium question

[Sneedle]

Hello.,Is there a general recommended amount of elemental magnesium I should be looking for? I haven't supplemented it before, am on 75mcg levo and am slowly building up my co-factors (as per the advice here) as a first step.

I keep seeing magnesium content on supplements and know I have to look for elemental on the label.

But that's as far as I've got with magnesium.

Thank you!

[Star13]

If you look through some of the recent threads magnesium has been asked and answered recently explaining all the different types and what they are best for.

I’ve decided I need the glycinate as it’s kinder on the gut. I really need for someone to recommend a good brand if possible…..

[Sneedle in reply to Star13]

Yes I'm going to buy glycinate too for the same reasons. I'm ok with different types but my daughter will be taking it too and she has a sensitive stomach. I'm trying to figure out how much elemental magnesium is recommended(as opposed to total magnesium). If I get a recommended product I'll let you know!

[Hrosmund in reply to Sneedle]

Peak Supplements is recommended by the Vitamin D and co-factors UK group. There's about 10% elemental mag so you'd need to be taking 4 or 5 tabs for an effective dose.

[Sneedle in reply to Hrosmund]

Thank you. I know my daughter will struggle to take four a day (plus other supplements) so I'm looking for a lesser amount. But these do look good. I've joined the group you mentioned and think I'll ask their advice re creams and oils. Thanks for that!

[humanbean in reply to Sneedle]

I'm trying to figure out how much elemental magnesium is recommended

I would suggest about 350mg or less per day based on the info in this link :

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dieta...

[Sneedle in reply to humanbean]

Cheers!

[Star13]

This was suggested by  Buddy195 on another thread: amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SVVP426?...

[Sneedle in reply to Star13]

Thanks I'll have a look 👍

[Sneedle in reply to Star13]

I've bought this as it was only two capsules which is good, and my daughter seems to be up for capsules (at the moment!). Did you buy it too?

[Imaaan]

amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01HH198K...

^^^This is what I take at lunch. I take 130mg at supper.

[Star13 in reply to Imaaan]

This item can’t be bought in the Uk