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Posted 9/15/2018 10:26 PM (GMT 0)
My LLND said the 'Calm' magnesium was fine, but its mag. Citrate and mag. Carbonate.

I recieved a free sample of Dr. Mercolas magnesium L-threonate. WHAT type is this?

Am having a severe leg muscle fatigue/weakness flare that involves anxiety and my brain feels overwhelmed by the sensation that theres giant blood pressure cuffs around both upper legs. So bizarre!!!

This is DISheartening considering Ive been great for a few weeks, & starting tomorrow Ill be hosting 4 couples every Sunday for growth group. Eeek, I need to be feeling well.

Any advice on WHICH magnesium works best?
Posted 9/15/2018 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
Both an MD and a ND told me magnesium glycinate is the best.
In fact you can take a high amount without it causing diarrhea.

I was taking high doses a few years ago and tested that theory.


But if you’re wanting “help” in that department (as some people do” you might want a different type.
Posted 9/15/2018 11:53 PM (GMT 0)
With the exception of L-threonate, I've tried ALL forms of the other mags, including all forms that end in "ate" Aside from L-threonate, glycinate is said to be superior to the others, and was for me too.

For mag glycinate choice, I liked KAL- best for your $, still not cheap though. Again I tried all but L-threonate, due to its limited availability and price at the time.

Just remember mag, like calcium, is thought to absorb some Rx meds if taken together within a 3 hr window.

only 24 hrs in a day.......need a few more.

Post Edited (astroman) : 9/16/2018 9:54:15 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/16/2018 1:02 AM (GMT 0)
I was told by a well-regarded llmd that magnesium threonate is good for patients with CNS issues.
Posted 9/16/2018 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi mcspike,

I take Magnesium Orotate for leg cramps (this was happening to me when I sleep, perhaps from exercise or dieting, not sure). I no longer suffer from leg cramps or spasms. I also take Magnesium Malate. Iherb sells the Orotate as well as Amazon.

/www.iherb.com/pr/KAL-Magnesium-Orotate-200-mg-60-Tablets/70139 (these are really large pills)

Traveler posted this link before about the different types of Magnesium:

/www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/types-of-magnesium/

Hope this helps,
Denise
Posted 9/16/2018 8:44 AM (GMT 0)
Do we reckon threonate will do quite a different job to orotate then? Other half is on the former for the blood-brain barrier bit, but suffers with aches in her legs/restless leg
Posted 9/16/2018 3:32 PM (GMT 0)
Magnesium Malate from Source Naturals works well for me - cramping, headaches, insomnia, constipation. I get the 1,250mg and try to take 3 per day. It's the only one I've used so I can't compare to the others. I've been thinking about branching out and trying a different one just to see.

Post Edited (SoMuchFun) : 9/16/2018 9:38:57 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/16/2018 3:59 PM (GMT 0)

ceebs13 said...
Do we reckon threonate will do quite a different job to orotate then? Other half is on the former for the blood-brain barrier bit, but suffers with aches in her legs/restless leg

Its certainly worth a try based on what Ive read. Its the only mag form that I have not tried. That aside, for most people glycinate is said to be noticeably better than the other "ates" which are still pretty good too. Based on my my past trials, I'd agree on glycinate.

If I were to start over, I'd compare KAL mag glycinate with some brand L-threonate, and be done with it.

Post Edited (astroman) : 9/16/2018 10:02:09 AM (GMT-6)

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