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Magnesium supplement
- Thread starter Rebjane
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I still don't get why Magnesium levels are not tested; the more reading I do about magnesium. People who can be depleted of Mag are ones who have malabsorption, intestinal issues, use laxatives, use drugs like albuterol, diurtetics, some antibitoitics..etc.
They are pushing for Vit D level to be a certain level but don't check the Mag level. It's weird.
They are pushing for Vit D level to be a certain level but don't check the Mag level. It's weird.
I still don't get why Magnesium levels are not tested; the more reading I do about magnesium. People who can be depleted of Mag are ones who have malabsorption, intestinal issues, use laxatives, use drugs like albuterol, diurtetics, some antibitoitics..etc.
They are pushing for Vit D level to be a certain level but don't check the Mag level. It's weird.
They are pushing for Vit D level to be a certain level but don't check the Mag level. It's weird.
I still don't get why Magnesium levels are not tested; the more reading I do about magnesium. People who can be depleted of Mag are ones who have malabsorption, intestinal issues, use laxatives, use drugs like albuterol, diurtetics, some antibitoitics..etc.
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<br />They are pushing for Vit D level to be a certain level but don't check the Mag level. It's weird.
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<br />They are pushing for Vit D level to be a certain level but don't check the Mag level. It's weird.
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Keepercjr
Guest
Rebjane - This is the one that I use : http://www.vitacost.com/Solgar-Chelated-Magnesium-250-Tablets
I also think that testing the blood is useless and will only identify the small fraction of people who are severely and dangerously depleted. If only 1% is in the blood then it is entirely possible (and very likely) that you could be quite low on Mg but still show a "normal" blood level. If we know that the disease we have or the drugs we take deplete magnesium then we should assume we are low - even if we eat lots of Mg rich foods. If the soils are depleted of Mg then we can't even get enough from our foods.
I'm also interested in what to give to little kids. I have given my son "magnesium calm" drink but it is pretty sour and he likes it ok but it isn't consistent. I'd love to find a tiny pill I could give him. The chelated ones are so big. Maybe I should grind them down and put them in a capsule. I have no idea what to do for my 3yo!
I also think that testing the blood is useless and will only identify the small fraction of people who are severely and dangerously depleted. If only 1% is in the blood then it is entirely possible (and very likely) that you could be quite low on Mg but still show a "normal" blood level. If we know that the disease we have or the drugs we take deplete magnesium then we should assume we are low - even if we eat lots of Mg rich foods. If the soils are depleted of Mg then we can't even get enough from our foods.
I'm also interested in what to give to little kids. I have given my son "magnesium calm" drink but it is pretty sour and he likes it ok but it isn't consistent. I'd love to find a tiny pill I could give him. The chelated ones are so big. Maybe I should grind them down and put them in a capsule. I have no idea what to do for my 3yo!
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Rebjane - This is the one that I use : http://www.vitacost.com/Solgar-Chelated-Magnesium-250-Tablets
I also think that testing the blood is useless and will only identify the small fraction of people who are severely and dangerously depleted. If only 1% is in the blood then it is entirely possible (and very likely) that you could be quite low on Mg but still show a "normal" blood level. If we know that the disease we have or the drugs we take deplete magnesium then we should assume we are low - even if we eat lots of Mg rich foods. If the soils are depleted of Mg then we can't even get enough from our foods.
I'm also interested in what to give to little kids. I have given my son "magnesium calm" drink but it is pretty sour and he likes it ok but it isn't consistent. I'd love to find a tiny pill I could give him. The chelated ones are so big. Maybe I should grind them down and put them in a capsule. I have no idea what to do for my 3yo!
I also think that testing the blood is useless and will only identify the small fraction of people who are severely and dangerously depleted. If only 1% is in the blood then it is entirely possible (and very likely) that you could be quite low on Mg but still show a "normal" blood level. If we know that the disease we have or the drugs we take deplete magnesium then we should assume we are low - even if we eat lots of Mg rich foods. If the soils are depleted of Mg then we can't even get enough from our foods.
I'm also interested in what to give to little kids. I have given my son "magnesium calm" drink but it is pretty sour and he likes it ok but it isn't consistent. I'd love to find a tiny pill I could give him. The chelated ones are so big. Maybe I should grind them down and put them in a capsule. I have no idea what to do for my 3yo!
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Rebjane - This is the one that I use : http://www.vitacost.com/Solgar-Chelated-Magnesium-250-Tablets
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<br />I also think that testing the blood is useless and will only identify the small fraction of people who are severely and dangerously depleted. If only 1% is in the blood then it is entirely possible (and very likely) that you could be quite low on Mg but still show a "normal" blood level. If we know that the disease we have or the drugs we take deplete magnesium then we should assume we are low - even if we eat lots of Mg rich foods. If the soils are depleted of Mg then we can't even get enough from our foods.
<br />
<br />I'm also interested in what to give to little kids. I have given my son "magnesium calm" drink but it is pretty sour and he likes it ok but it isn't consistent. I'd love to find a tiny pill I could give him. The chelated ones are so big. Maybe I should grind them down and put them in a capsule. I have no idea what to do for my 3yo!
<br />
<br />I also think that testing the blood is useless and will only identify the small fraction of people who are severely and dangerously depleted. If only 1% is in the blood then it is entirely possible (and very likely) that you could be quite low on Mg but still show a "normal" blood level. If we know that the disease we have or the drugs we take deplete magnesium then we should assume we are low - even if we eat lots of Mg rich foods. If the soils are depleted of Mg then we can't even get enough from our foods.
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<br />I'm also interested in what to give to little kids. I have given my son "magnesium calm" drink but it is pretty sour and he likes it ok but it isn't consistent. I'd love to find a tiny pill I could give him. The chelated ones are so big. Maybe I should grind them down and put them in a capsule. I have no idea what to do for my 3yo!
ehtansky21
New member
The only place I have found a low dose pill, is at sunflower market. It is the store brand and is 100 mg of amino acid chelated magnesium. I cut them in half and give my 7 year old a 1/2 a pill 3 times throughout the day and my I give my 4 year old a 1/2 a pill 2 times throughout the day. They are a pretty small tablet to begin with.
We no longer live around a sunflower market, so I actually have family members send the magnesium to me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
blessings,
missa
We no longer live around a sunflower market, so I actually have family members send the magnesium to me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
blessings,
missa
ehtansky21
New member
The only place I have found a low dose pill, is at sunflower market. It is the store brand and is 100 mg of amino acid chelated magnesium. I cut them in half and give my 7 year old a 1/2 a pill 3 times throughout the day and my I give my 4 year old a 1/2 a pill 2 times throughout the day. They are a pretty small tablet to begin with.
We no longer live around a sunflower market, so I actually have family members send the magnesium to me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
blessings,
missa
We no longer live around a sunflower market, so I actually have family members send the magnesium to me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
blessings,
missa
ehtansky21
New member
The only place I have found a low dose pill, is at sunflower market. It is the store brand and is 100 mg of amino acid chelated magnesium. I cut them in half and give my 7 year old a 1/2 a pill 3 times throughout the day and my I give my 4 year old a 1/2 a pill 2 times throughout the day. They are a pretty small tablet to begin with.
<br />We no longer live around a sunflower market, so I actually have family members send the magnesium to me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />blessings,
<br />missa
<br />We no longer live around a sunflower market, so I actually have family members send the magnesium to me <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />blessings,
<br />missa
ehtansky21
New member
Okay, I decided to look one more time online for low dose magnesium and YEAH, I have found it on VITACOST <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
http://www.vitacost.com/Source-Naturals-Magnesium-Amino-Acid-Chelate
I buy a few things from this brand and believe it to be very good.
blessings,
missa
http://www.vitacost.com/Source-Naturals-Magnesium-Amino-Acid-Chelate
I buy a few things from this brand and believe it to be very good.
blessings,
missa
ehtansky21
New member
Okay, I decided to look one more time online for low dose magnesium and YEAH, I have found it on VITACOST <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
http://www.vitacost.com/Source-Naturals-Magnesium-Amino-Acid-Chelate
I buy a few things from this brand and believe it to be very good.
blessings,
missa
http://www.vitacost.com/Source-Naturals-Magnesium-Amino-Acid-Chelate
I buy a few things from this brand and believe it to be very good.
blessings,
missa
ehtansky21
New member
Okay, I decided to look one more time online for low dose magnesium and YEAH, I have found it on VITACOST <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />
<br />http://www.vitacost.com/Source-Naturals-Magnesium-Amino-Acid-Chelate
<br />
<br />I buy a few things from this brand and believe it to be very good.
<br />
<br />blessings,
<br />missa
<br />
<br />http://www.vitacost.com/Source-Naturals-Magnesium-Amino-Acid-Chelate
<br />
<br />I buy a few things from this brand and believe it to be very good.
<br />
<br />blessings,
<br />missa
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Missa
The Solgar brand is chelated by Albion labs and is also 100mg per pill. They are not that small though (not huge either). I would trust Solgar a bit more when it comes to chelated stuff. The source naturals mg doesn't say who chelated it.
The Solgar brand is chelated by Albion labs and is also 100mg per pill. They are not that small though (not huge either). I would trust Solgar a bit more when it comes to chelated stuff. The source naturals mg doesn't say who chelated it.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Missa
The Solgar brand is chelated by Albion labs and is also 100mg per pill. They are not that small though (not huge either). I would trust Solgar a bit more when it comes to chelated stuff. The source naturals mg doesn't say who chelated it.
The Solgar brand is chelated by Albion labs and is also 100mg per pill. They are not that small though (not huge either). I would trust Solgar a bit more when it comes to chelated stuff. The source naturals mg doesn't say who chelated it.
K
Keepercjr
Guest
Missa
<br />
<br />The Solgar brand is chelated by Albion labs and is also 100mg per pill. They are not that small though (not huge either). I would trust Solgar a bit more when it comes to chelated stuff. The source naturals mg doesn't say who chelated it.
<br />
<br />The Solgar brand is chelated by Albion labs and is also 100mg per pill. They are not that small though (not huge either). I would trust Solgar a bit more when it comes to chelated stuff. The source naturals mg doesn't say who chelated it.