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Post by cadoodlebug on Jun 4, 2016 23:19:04 GMT
I read an article about magnesium with relation to bone health. I plan to ask my doctor during my next visit but just wondered how common it is to take it in supplement form.
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Post by tuva42 on Jun 4, 2016 23:22:02 GMT
I take it regularly. I was having some digestive issues from the B and D vitamins I have to take and my doctor recommended magnesium to counteract them. It works for me.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Jun 4, 2016 23:22:58 GMT
I don't, but I've seen it recommended for migraine suffers as well. I opted to try B2 instead (for migraines); there can be gastrointestinal side effects with magnesium, and I was dealing with my gall bladder at the time, so my doctor didn't want to recommend the magnesium. Are you currently taking Vitamin D? That is apparently also for bone health-- so says the bottle of Vitamin D that I have.  |
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Post by withapea on Jun 4, 2016 23:25:14 GMT
My doctor has me on it with a couple other supplements ( B2 as well ) for migraines.
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Post by MsKnit on Jun 4, 2016 23:32:37 GMT
I was. But, I think it was causing serious bowel issues.
However, I can't be sure because I quit taking a number of supplements at the time as the magnesium. Granted, I have added all but the magnesium back into my daily regimen without incident. I refuse to try the magnesium again because I'm not willing to go through that hell again.
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Post by theshyone on Jun 4, 2016 23:34:56 GMT
I take a prescribed, liquid form. It's essential to my heart health. However I do have it monitored by regular blood tests. Too much is just as dangerous as too little. Same with potassium.
I do liquid magnesium because the pills are a killer on my GI tract.
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Post by keithurbanlovinpea on Jun 4, 2016 23:40:56 GMT
Magnesium citrate will cause bowel issues when taken in higher doses that your body cannot tolerate. Try mag glycinate or mag malate.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jun 4, 2016 23:43:18 GMT
I suffer at times from insomnia and leg cramps - both typical signs of low magnesium. When my insomnia flares up, I take an epsom salt bath. Your body will absorb the magnesium through the skin - I think I read somewhere that your body has an easier time absorbing it rather than digesting. If you have gastro-issues - you might try that instead. Whether it's the magnesium or the bath, it seems to help my insomnia.
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Post by anniefb on Jun 4, 2016 23:45:30 GMT
I take a daily supplement because I run marathons and find it helps with muscle function. Magnesium is for bone health but also helps your immune system and nerve function.
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Post by caro on Jun 4, 2016 23:48:26 GMT
I take it to help with digestive issues. Dr. Oz takes 750 mg a day or so he says.
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