magnesium

farmers_daughter

Ok so I want to continue to try magnesium, but I've tried two different brands now, and one I frankly can't choke down the pill anymore. Its like those huge purple dog pills. Seriously. The other one makes me have immediate diarreah, Natures bounty is tht one. the other is store brand.

jumanajane

I have heard that a lot here use Natural Calm which is a soluble version and the most bioavailable. That might help you. I agree about the size of some of the tabs! I have Natural Calm waiting for me in UK....it will be such a relief NOT to try swallowing a horse pill! Lol.

KnitOrMiss

Mine are capsules, like same size as ibuprofen. You can even get it in liquid. or powder to mix in liquid. Did you get Magnesium Oxide? That one is evil! I use a chelated magnesium citrate for easy absorption... Did you see the articles on the best kinds to try?

annalisbeth74

I switched to the liquid- Good State ionic magnesium. It tastes terrible, but so far none of the digestive side effects. I mix it in a shot glass with a little stevia lemonade, and wash it down as quickly as possible with more lemonade.

farmers_daughter

Knit or Miss - nope no oxide!! That's a guaranteed weightloss pill! lol.

chaoticdreams

I've used Natural Calm, but the taste isn't that great to me, no matter the flavor. It's hard for me to drink it without getting nauseous. However, it's easy to take and just require a water bottle and water really.

It's been very difficult to find a pill that isn't horse sized as I hate swallowing pills. I recently bought some off Amazon though: Natural Zest Ultimate Magnesium (citrate). They are capsules about the size of an Advil liquid gel. 200mg a capsule, says to take 2 daily. Any more than 400mg for me makes me move into the bathroom.

amb312

Is there a time of day that is preferable to take magnesium?

chaoticdreams

I would do the Natural Calm at night before bed due to it's supposed sleep and relaxation benefits. Honestly, it never really helped me. I still fidgeted with restless legs and I still would wake up at 3 am with insomnia. Now I just take the capsules with the rest of the supplements at lunch time.

KnitOrMiss

I get the super sleepies if I take them during the day, but I have a preexisting issue the postprandial somnolence, so I don't know how much it effects others.... I take mine with or just after dinner to help with absorption and sleep.

deoxy4

I take magnesium glycinate powder. It is supposed to be one of the most bioavailable forms with the least side effects. I take 1/4 gram a day at night dissolved in water. Highly economic and it works. Improved sleep and no night cramps. It doesn't taste great, it doesn't matter to me. I don't drink it for the taste. I suppose you could mask the taste.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F7OZJQE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

Read the reviews to decide if it right for you.

auntstephie321

I read somewhere that I should get one with calcium in it too, I don't know where I saw that or why, does anyone know if it matters? also has anyone tried the solgar liquid magnesium + calcium? it has 2 g of carbs and 20 calories, which is ok for me, but I don't want something that tastes gross. I really need something and there are way to many to choose from

KnitOrMiss

I think mag and calcium help each other absorb.

DittoDan

I use magnesium citrate Solgar. Take one at lunch and one at bedtime. There is a big difference between the types. There is a Magnesium with Calcium ~ which I have to take twice as much to get the same effect as the Magnesium citrate. Magnesium Oxide is the same stuff in "Milk of Magnesia", used for constipation relief.

Here is a decent article on magnesium:

Different Forms of Magnesium

I hope this helps,
Dan the Man from Michigan
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inspirationstation

I take Natural Calm.

ChoiceNotChance

I use a powdered one from Bulk Supplements. I get it from Amazon- it comes in a resealable bag. I take that along with powdered potassium. Mix them with a little water or almond milk, crystal light, whatever, not much taste at all.

ChoiceNotChance

^^^ Oh, it's mag citrate.

auntstephie321

DittoDan wrote: »

I use magnesium citrate Solgar. Take one at lunch and one at bedtime. There is a big difference between the types. There is a Magnesium with Calcium ~ which I have to take twice as much to get the same effect as the Magnesium citrate. Magnesium Oxide is the same stuff in "Milk of Magnesia", used for constipation relief.

Here is a decent article on magnesium:

Different Forms of Magnesium

I hope this helps,
Dan the Man from Michigan
Keto / IF / E.A.S.Y. Exercise Program
103 pounds down, 21 to go.
It's Ketogenic or Bariatric Surgery! How I Found the Ketogenic Diet
Previous Discussions on the LCD & Keto Groups
Blog #10 Keto: Abbreviations, Acronyms & Terminology Used on the LCD & Keto Discussion Groups Updated

thank you for sharing that link, that helps a lot. just picked up some mag glycinate, they only had pills not power, I'm hoping it helps. no wonder the oxide doesn't seem to be doing anything if you only absorb 80 of 400 mg

petunia773

Hello everyone. I have been struggling with constipation since starting low-carb a little over a month ago and have been trying to figure out how to get things moving along. It looks like magnesium may help, but am wondering if anyone can chime in on which one. I'm looking at getting some magnesium citrate but am concerned it won't give me enough of a laxative effect. Thoughts? Opinions? Thanks!!!

KnitOrMiss

Coconut oil, coffee, and such are generally better for me. Also, if you've the carbs for it, I'm finding that adding Kombucha (a naturally fermented tea) into my diet is balancing my bowels better than anything (I no longer have a gallbladder, so that can be complicated for me.)...

Coconut oil can soften things too much, so start slowly.

Coffee is called nature's Ex-Lax for a reason.

Magnesium Oxide triggers diarrhea, but I doubt you want that reaction. I think the magnesium levels recommended are 400-800 mg for efficacy, though I take a little under 300 mg daily, at night, and it has balanced me out well. I take a chelated Magnesium Citrate.

petunia773

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it), I'm not a coffee drinker. I do not have a gallbladder either...What do you do with the coconut oil? I've never tried it and wouldn't know what or how to take it. Thanks!

KnitOrMiss

petunia773 wrote: »

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it), I'm not a coffee drinker. I do not have a gallbladder either...What do you do with the coconut oil? I've never tried it and wouldn't know what or how to take it. Thanks!

I put the coconut oil in hot tea (I'm so not a coffee fan) along with heavy cream, starting with 1 tsp at a time, upping a little every few days to find your threshold. This is my variation of bullet proofing my tea. The original recipe calls for butter instead of cream, but I did not like the flavor.

You can cook with it as you would any other fat - butter, bacon grease, olive oil, etc. Just don't fry with it, most isn't intended to be used at that temperature and starts to break down.

My favorite use is in fat bombs. Little sweet or savory bites that add a bit of extra fat to your diet. Can be used as a snack or with a meal. If in doubt, google "fat bombs."

But essentially, it can be used anywhere you would normally use butter or other fat in the cooking/serving process.

KnitOrMiss

petunia773 wrote: »

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it), I'm not a coffee drinker. I do not have a gallbladder either...What do you do with the coconut oil? I've never tried it and wouldn't know what or how to take it. Thanks!

Oh, and one other thing I've done for almost the last month is that I've added naturally fermented Kombucha. It is a fermented tea. Walmart has started carrying a mainstream brand that I like, but other larger stores may carry it. It restores the bacteria in your gut to restore overall balance to your processes, bowel, digestive, immune, and otherwise. I had to hold my nose the first few times, but I've grown to love it now. I started with 4 oz a day and am up to 8 oz a day, and am about to start brewing my own!!! I will tell you, it is working miracles! It "can" make the tummy a little upset at first (use less if that happens) because it has a detoxifying effect, too... I found that any unrest dissipated after a few minutes.

petunia773

KnitOrMiss wrote: »

petunia773 wrote: »

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at it), I'm not a coffee drinker. I do not have a gallbladder either...What do you do with the coconut oil? I've never tried it and wouldn't know what or how to take it. Thanks!

Oh, and one other thing I've done for almost the last month is that I've added naturally fermented Kombucha. It is a fermented tea. Walmart has started carrying a mainstream brand that I like, but other larger stores may carry it. It restores the bacteria in your gut to restore overall balance to your processes, bowel, digestive, immune, and otherwise. I had to hold my nose the first few times, but I've grown to love it now. I started with 4 oz a day and am up to 8 oz a day, and am about to start brewing my own!!! I will tell you, it is working miracles! It "can" make the tummy a little upset at first (use less if that happens) because it has a detoxifying effect, too... I found that any unrest dissipated after a few minutes.

Thanks so much!!! I will look for the tea and try that while I wait for my Amazon order with the magnesium and coconut oil.