I'm a bit out of my depth and I'd appreciate some guidance on this, thanks. I've just read in another post from Grey Goose that magnesium is needed with Vit D. I take 3000iu Vit D with K2, bit no magnesium as I didn't know about this.
I also take calcium for osteoporosis as well as sublingual Vit B12 as I've been experiencing what looks like peripheral neuropathy. These symptoms reduced after 10 days of the VitB12, although reappeared yesterday after a trial bike ride of 2K. Not sure why.
There are different types of magnesium and I'm a bit lost as to which is best.
Thank you!
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The best magnesiums to take which have high bioavailability are:
magnesium citrate (can be laxative at higher doses)
magnesium glycinate
magnesium maleate
magnesium taurate
Avoid magnesium oxide, as our body cannot easily absorb this, however some products are 'buffered' with this, so always check the label. Amazon offers magnesium supplements at good prices, but get one where you can see the exact ingredient list or label, so you know that there are no nasties or fillers in them.
lt all depends what you want the magnesium to do for you. If you are constipated, magnesium citrate is your best bet. But if you want something that will support your heart, magnesium taurate would be better.
This not-very-good article gives you a run-down on the different types of magnesium available. But it talks about getting if from food, which - I'm lead to believe - is not easy these days because soils are depleted. And even more difficult if you're hypo. So, ignore that bit and get some supplements..
I also take calcium for osteoporosis as well as sublingual Vit B12 as I've been experiencing what looks like peripheral neuropathy.
Forgot to say, calcium is neither a cure nor a prevention of osteoporosis. In fact it could make the problem worse by making the bones brittle. Calcium tablets are very badly absorbed at the cellular level and can build up in the arteries and soft tissues, cause problems. Really not a good thing to take, and not helpful.
Magnesium and vit D, and good levels of thyroid hormones are far more important for good bones. And taking vit D will increase your absorption of calcium from food.
Just taking one isolated B vit is not a good idea. All the Bs work together and need to be kept balanced. So you'd be better off taking a good methylated B complex.
Thanks. I take VitK2 with the calcium and Vit D and I'll add magnesium to the mix. I take this lot 4 hours from any T hormone. Yesterday I started Thorne Basic B complex alongside the sublingual B12. I've got NOW methyl folate 1000mcg but thought it best to wait 2 weeks before adding to the repertoire of supplements and drugs.
If you're taking vit D I very much doubt you need or want to take calcium supplements. Too much calcium is just bad, with or without K2. And I'm not even sure that K2 will help with the absorption of calcium supplements, they're not like the calcium you get from food.
Not medical, but I take Mag Malate in the morning, bisglyconate in the evening. That suits me at the moment, but it will also depend on your body. I've had B12 replacement every other day injections, and while my neurological symptoms are improving, I find I have to watch my energy expenditure, otherwise I crash/symptoms return. They've also returned over the past 3 weeks while I've been away and not had any injections. (Can't wait for them to resume on Wednesday). Have you tested B12/Folate/Iron?
Thanks for replying. So maybe I did too much too soon. I did cycle up the small hill near my house - in bottom gear...but...still more effort/energy than I have used for 6 weeks.
November blood results:
serum Vit B12 334 ngL (180-640) (too low and since 14/11 taking Cytoplan B12 1000mcg sublingual; since yesterday, Thorne basic B complex)
serum folate 9.30 (3- 20) (too low and waiting to take NOW methyl folate 1000mcg - wait 2 weeks)
serum ferritin 123 (28-200) this is OK
The peripheral neuropathy is not diagnosed as such. I researched my symptoms and it all seemed to make sense. Waiting to hear back from Endo as he requested the blood tests. The GP says they can't intervene.
On the NHS website, I saw it could be peripheral neuropathy and the jigsaw pieces started to slot together. I fulfil the symptoms of:
Sensory neuropathy: pins & needles in feet; sharp burning or sharp pain in feet; impaired balance resulting from less ability to tell the position of my feet
Motor neuropathy: muscle weakness and cramp
Autonomic neuropathy: nausea; rapid heartbeats (last night 120bpm whilst trying to sleep meditating and doing Yoga Nidri); night sweats
Mono neuropathy: carpel tunnel symptoms ( which started in June) )I had RAI Jan 2024 and became hypo April 24)
When I looked at the causes of this condition on the NHS website, two things resonated with me: hypothyroidism and Vit B12 deficiency.
The NHS website Vit B12 deficiency symptoms which relate to me are:
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling nauseous at times
• Rapid heartbeats and palpitations
• Vision issues – I have had double vision on and off since July. I saw the optician who thought it may be ocular migraines
• Tiredness and weakness
• Brain fog and memory issues
• Balance and coordination problems - I keep dropping things and feel dizzy at times
• Pins and needles starting in feet and travelling up the body
From this forum I learnt that hypoactive thyroid can lead to reduced stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) which inhibits the absorption of Vit B12 from food. (I have an excellent diet) It can also lead to indigestion, which I am also experiencing recently.
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