Posted by Larry Hoover on November 28, 2002, at 8:40:46
In reply to Re: In addition to fish oil... » Larry Hoover, posted by disney4 on November 28, 2002, at 8:08:18
> Hi Larry,
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> I read a thread where someone mentioned you helped them with magnesium info, as well as fish oil, but when I ran a search, it did not show up. I have my own question about it, and I know you are most knowledgable about research subjects! I hope you are not getting overwhelmed by everyone's questions!I don't mind the questions. They help keep me focussed on doing the right things for me. I'm your classic absent-minded-(ex)-professor type.
> I take a slow releasing form of magnesium called Mag-Tab SR.
Slow-release is good, provided it does all its release before it gets out of the system. I haven't heard of slow-release magnesium before.
>It is distributed by Niche Pharmeceuticals, yet available over the counter as it is a supplement. I originally took it to help with medication side effect headaches, but I am no longer taking that med. There is magnesium in my multi, so I am wondering if continuing the slow release form is over kill.
No. Most people (estimated at 90% in U.S.) are magnesium-deficient. Stress of any sort increases the demand further. Most mental illnesses are stressful.
>From studies I have read, it can provide some anxiety relief, as well as digestive support, so I have continued it. What is your take on the subject?
> Thanks, ElsieThe anxiety relief arises from modulation of NMDA receptors. That's a good thing, for a lot of reasons. Digestive support arises from the co-enzyme status of magnesium in the formation of stomach acid. Magnesium takes part in over 300 different enzyme reactions which we know of.
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