I can't remember which form of Mg is the good one(s) and which ones are to be avoided.
I also recall years ago reading somewhere (maybe here on lymenet?) that some form of magnesium actually feeds the lyme bacteria. I can't remember the specifics, just that there was some warning about magnesium. Anyone care to refresh my memory?
Thank You!
Posted by lightparfait (Member # 22022) on :
Magnesium Glycinate is considered best absorbed form.
Magnesium Citrate is used more for bowel issues...constipation. Not absorbed as well.
Posted by street129 (Member # 23472) on :
glycinate..i have this, so im on the right track with the magnesium
Posted by BackinStOlaf (Member # 23725) on :
my LLMD gave me glycinate
Posted by Dawn in VA (Member # 9693) on :
Mine says malate.
Posted by ping (Member # 6974) on :
I also recall years ago reading somewhere (maybe here on lymenet?) that some form of magnesium actually feeds the lyme bacteria. I can't remember the specifics, just that there was some warning about magnesium. Anyone care to refresh my memory?
Thank You!
wasnt that about manganese rather than magnesium, or am I also not remembering correctly?
Posted by ping (Member # 6974) on :
Hi MariaA - I've heard the "feeding phrase" said about both manganese and magnesium. I think it's bad wording on everyone's part.
While the bacteria utilizes both these minerals, so do our bodies... Kind of like saying we should stop eating because we might feed the bacteria... Whatever