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Posted 4/28/2016 2:38 PM (GMT 0)
Here is Dr. Mercola (he was a presenter in the Lyme Summit a few weeks ago) talking about new information on which form of magnesium to take for optimal absorption. It's only a couple minutes long (sorry you'll have to copy and paste unless a nice mod can change it to a hyperlink:

products.mercola.com/magnesium-supplement/?utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20160428Z1&et_cid=DM104104&et_rid=1460885616

Post Edited By Moderator (cd3764) : 4/28/2016 8:49:14 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/28/2016 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Done :)

And, thanks for this informative link!!!
Posted 4/28/2016 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the link. I just wish it wasn't 4 capsules a day. More pills!!
Posted 4/28/2016 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
For co$t, I just changed from KAL Mag glycinate (400mg = 2 tablets) to Solaray Mag Astparate/citrate blend (2 caps = 400mg). I could feel the KAL glycinate more, guess thats why it costs more.
Posted 4/28/2016 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Yesss, I just received this email in his newsletter last night too! Good post Tilly

-Courtney
Posted 4/28/2016 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
I didnt watch the video, but the site is self is really an add, yes there is some good info for "mag starters".

However, the price is insane; Dr Mercola's Magnesium-L-Threonate, 30 days for $80. Thats nuts, total rip off....

As an example, KAL brand mag glycinate is $15 for 45 days, (thats 400mg per day). It absorbs great, you can feel the effects. You could double it and still save $.

Mag glycinate or malate is the best for your $. They are chelated. Per my earlier comment, I'm trying citrate, and its obviously not up to par with the other two.

Any Mag oxide does not absorb, its elemental and does not work.

Post Edited (astroman) : 4/28/2016 11:40:54 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/28/2016 5:43 PM (GMT 0)
The affordable option:

totalhealthmagazine.com/articles/vitamins-and-supplements/are-you-deficient-in-magnesium.html

"Not All Magnesium Is Created Equal

Magnesium glycinate is the best.. (my note, maybe #2 now)........ type of magnesium to supplement with because it is the only magnesium to cross the blood brain barrier, helping those with migraines, ADHD, depression and anxiety. Magnesium glycinate is bound to the amino acid glycine, which allows it to enter cells easily. This form of magnesium will not cause explosive diarrhea when taken in effective doses of 500 milligrams or more. Stress and excess caffeine consumption can increase the need for magnesium."

The Drs tyring to make $ off sick people from thier brands, makes me sick

'Normal" brands of magnesium-threonate mentioned here:

forums.phoenixrising.me/index.php?threads/magnesium-threonate-helping-with-mood-pain-and-sleep.16038/

Post Edited (astroman) : 4/28/2016 11:54:09 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/28/2016 6:11 PM (GMT 0)
I'm sorry, I had watched the video and thought it informative and only AFTER I posted to this thread did I see that at the bottom was the ad for his brand. I won't post such things in the future. Still think the info was good in the video, but yes, his products are quite pricey.

I have something called Magnesium oil. Going to refresh my memory on that since I don't see it mentioned here.
Posted 4/28/2016 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
I've been taking magnesium glycinate - was told this is the most absorbable.

It looks like it could be #2? But, since he's trying to sell it....he's biased.
Posted 4/28/2016 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
Tilly- No need to be sorry, its still good info.

I found a few sites that now say mag -threonate is probably #1 (just get more afordable brands), mag glycinate is #2 (now).

Post Edited (astroman) : 4/28/2016 3:55:02 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/28/2016 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
You still can go to Amazon and find Doctor's Best at an affordable price for the magnesium l-threonate.
Posted 4/28/2016 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Great thread...thanks for starting the dialogue Tillybear!
Posted 4/28/2016 11:22 PM (GMT 0)
I don't want to hijack the thread but am wondering if you can explain why my DS herxes so badly when I give him any kind of magnesium supplement.

He has no reaction to epsom salt bathes but can't tolerate magnesium in the slightest when taken internally. He collapses in to his fatigue and chills state for at least 24 hours so I don't give him any.

It's not been recommended by his LLMD but is something I was trying to add in every week or so.

Thanks! I will watch the video as soon as I can. Maybe it explains this.
Posted 4/29/2016 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
this is great info thanks so much for posting i've been taking a plain olde chelated magnesium and anything that crosses the blood brain barrier is an improved thing.
Posted 4/29/2016 1:28 AM (GMT 0)
Good info Tillybear!

Thanks for the details, astroman. I think I'm going to try this... I have previously been so sensitive to Mag and already have a diarrhea issue so I would like to try again.

-p
Posted 5/2/2016 5:30 PM (GMT 0)
NM: magnesium oil is something I've had and used for years but since my LLMD hadn't heard of it he wanted me to still take the oral route. I wonder if it isn't more effective to go transdermal, though.
Posted 5/2/2016 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Transdermal is a route of administration wherein active ingredients are delivered across the skin for
systemic distribution

http://thehomesteadinghippy.com/make-magnesium-lotion/.
Posted 5/2/2016 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
@ Tillybear -I take them both: oral and transdermal. Oral magnesium aggregates the others supplements or drugs if taken together. Transdermal helps me sleep and alleviate the burning sensation in my legs.
Sorry I can't explain better, I'm French speaking person, my English is pretty poor.
Posted 5/2/2016 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
Oh, I understand exactly what you are saying. I'm going to start rubbing the oil on my legs before bed as just the last couple days I've had a touch of that restlessness, too.
Posted 5/2/2016 11:03 PM (GMT 0)
@Tillybear Be patient. This restlessness or tingling does not go in the first try of magnesium oil.
I wish you the best.
Posted 5/2/2016 11:08 PM (GMT 0)
@Tillybear Be patient. This restlessness or tingling does not go in the first try of magnesium oil. (Magnesium LOTION is better!)
I wish you the best.
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