Yeah, I've heard that before, and I'm sure that's not the only thing they're deficient in.
The thing is, I was asking my question from the angle of if magnesium plays such a negative role in the absorption of things, even other vital nutrients, then why doesn't it provoke deficiencies, regardless of whether or not someone is getting a balanced amount of them at face value (from diet, et cetera)?
The general message I am getting from this question is just that - magnesium is the big, bad guy, not letting any of the other kids have a turn on the swing.
There are a lot of weird things about
the body, stuff can get messed up where it shouldn't, but something like that seems like a major design flaw. You need this mineral, but it is going to negatively affect intake of other ones.
Maybe I am misunderstanding? Sorry, if so.
As for never assuming we're low in something, well, while I would LOVE to have access to a constant stream of information regarding all my various levels, that's just not possible. I've no GOOD doctor, meaning Lyme literate or even Lyme friendly, and the GP's I've got will only go so far. I could try to get them to do some monthly tests, but I am skeptical they'd bite. Granted, there may be home test kits, which I suppose I could look into if they are not terribly expensive for good accuracy.
Though, I'd rather take something that there is a very good chance I might need rather than not take it because of the question.. well, maybe I don't need it?
I will admit that I used to take whatever got recommended. Tons and tons of supplements. It's a shame, but most of it was wasted time and funds. Though, the plus side is that I was able to weed a lot out.
That said, nowadays, I take things specific to my conditions and various symptoms, things that I have a degree of confidence in. Even if I don't NEED them, better safe than sorry. Though, I am sure to maintain proper balances (I.e zinc and copper), and plan to take breaks from things such as digestive enzymes.
Kind of just gauge my response from there, which is something we all do.
It'd be cool if I could know for certain, but.. yeah, I'm not a doctor, as much as I try. lol
Speaking of the "ate" magnesiums, high doses of mag citrate gets me to poo where nothing else will. It's awesome.
Anyway, cya when I cya.
Post Edited (NotQuiteAntonio) : 3/20/2016 2:16:20 AM (GMT-6)