Posted by JLx on December 25, 2005, at 7:36:21
In reply to Re: magnesium toxicity » JLx, posted by Sarah T. on December 25, 2005, at 0:28:36
> Hi JLx,
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> Magnesium is the single most beneficial "alternative" supplement I've taken. I started taking it regularly nearly two years ago. It helps a lot, especially for PMS and other female hormone problems. Prior to two years ago, I was taking a combination Calcium+Magnesium pill, but it didn't help me nearly as much as the 200-400 mg of Magnesium alone, taken before bed. For a while, I preferred Mg Citrate, but now I like the Mg glycinate.
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> What ratio of Magnesium to Calcium do you take?I don't take any calcium. Calcium makes me crazy.
For a while when I was doing a no dairy thing, I did take a tiny bit of calcium, around 50-80 mg with my magnesium at night.
I think it's important for people to find out what their optimal ratio is. For some it might be 2:1 calcium to magnesium, vice versa or somewhere in between. I suspect that some people trying magnesium for mood disorders conclude magnesium "doesn't help" without exploring the mag/calcium ratio, which is the key.
JL
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