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Topic: Magnesium side effects

dbpei
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 33574

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My mother has to take magnesium supplements due to low levels in her blood. Unfortunately, the magnesium seems to be causing her to have loose stools.

Are there any types of magnesium I could suggest to the doctor that might not have this effect?

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Lymetoo
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Member # 743

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Magnesium glycinate is the least likely to cause loose stools.

http://www.vitacost.com/productResults.aspx?ntk=products&ss=1&NttSR=1&Ntt=kal%20magnesium%20glycinate

ReMag is the most awesome mag on the planet ... Many have been able to suspend IV mag once they got on ReMag.

www.rnareset.com

Jigsaw magnesium is also good. It has Vit C and B6 included.

http://www.jigsawhealth.com/supplements/magnesium?source=cj

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Keebler
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Glad to see Judie piped in already with good detail.

Also be sure to not take the full day's dose all at once. It must be in divided doses, 3 - 4 x day. More detail here on various types and the best ways to benefit:

http://flash.lymenet.org/scripts/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=123746;p=0

Topic: MAGNESIUM - LINKS sets
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Judie
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The only one that hasn't caused the stool problems is sublingual magnesium. Look up angtrom magnesium and Mother Earth.

I've tried ALL the pill variations and the Calm drink. They all made me have loose stools.

Nettles tea is high in magnesium (you need to make a slurry and strain).

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dbpei
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Thanks everyone. I will bring some of these suggestions to my mom's doctor tomorrow. [Smile]

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koo
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It is my understanding that magnesium malate does not cause diarrhea. This is per my MDs recommendation. I used to divide the dose (3 tabs a day) but sometimes I would not get around to taking one or two tablets.

I just decided to try 3 tablets per the bottle's instructions. I have had zero issues with bowels. In fact, I have even increased the dose on occasion to 4-5 tablets a day and still zero problems.

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Lymetoo
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Glycinate causes zero gut issues for me. But I prefer the ReMag .. it is incredible.

dbpei... I would also suggest magnesium oil or lotion.

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lookup
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People take magnesium glycinate chelate if they want to loosen stools.

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