Posted by Larry Hoover on October 22, 2003, at 17:09:16
In reply to Re: Question on Magnesium Larry..., posted by john1022 on October 22, 2003, at 16:02:59
> First of all Larry, thank you so much for what you bring to this board as far as information.
My pleasure.
> I had been taking Magnesium Oxide, but stopped because of you mentioning it to not be able to be processed as easily.
Magnesium oxide is virtually insoluble, even in acid, because it's not a salt. It's a covalent compound.
> I bought another Magnesium supplement today called Solaray Magnesium Asporotate (each pill containing 400 mgs of Mag Asperate, Mag Citrate and Mag Orotate)Another way of looking at this is that supplement contains magnesium, aspartic acid, citric acid, and orotic acid. So, there are really four chemicals in it that may affect you.
> I took two this afternoon (800 mgs) had some pretty severe diarehha. I just read your post and you mentioned that if this happens, to back down on the Mag because it could cause more of a Magnesium defiency.I've also heard some people say that mag citrate is rough on them, rougher than other salts, anyway. Yes, you have to back down on the dose. Also, don't take it on an empty stomach (you say afternoon, and that suggests between meals). You want food and drink to dilute this stuff. Less likely to have adverse effects if diluted.
> My question is this: Should I be taking a Magnesium supplement that contains all 3 of the different types of Magnesium (Aspartate, Citrate and Orotate)?I'd have to look at the individual effects of the aspartate, citrate, and orotate to really answer that. I think it should be fine, if you get the dose right. 800 is a lot for a starter dose. Even 400 might be too much.
> Or should I look for a Magnesium supplement that just contains one of these types of Magnesium to build up my Magnesium levels without being counterproductive because of the diarehha problem?The diarrhea is more about the total amount of magnesium than it is about what other stuff is in there. Just lower the dose. If 400 mg gives you the runs, you'll definitely have to try a different product. Your tolerance to magnesium can increase over time. But diarrhea should be minimized, along the way.
> Or should I just stick with this product at a lower dose until I can tolerate it without having diarehha?Can you cut the pills? Dose is definitely what you need to manage. I doubt it's the aspartate, etc.
> Would cutting down to only 200 mgs tomorrow of this product sound like a good idea or should I switch to something else?I'd try 400.
> You advise is extremely appreciated. ThanksWelcome.
Lar
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