Sat, Nov-23-19, 07:19
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Posts: 2,573
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Plan: Dr. Bernstein
Stats: 188/150/135
BF:
Progress: 72%
Location: NE WA
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Originally Posted by cotonpal
Bonnie - the form of magnesium you take makes a difference. The most common form is magnesium oxide which is the cheapest. It's also the least absorbable and acts quickly as a laxative. I started taking magnesium many years ago and because I had major gut problems I was careful with the type of magnesium I took. Either magnesium glycinate or magnesium malate do not usually have a laxative effect. I have been able to take them without any trouble whereas magnesium oxide sent me almost immediately into the bathroom. I now take 600 mg of magnesium malate daily.
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When I first started taking magnesium I tried different ones. The one I stuck with is magnesium carbonate powder because I could easily start with smaller doses & work my way up to a full dose, and it isn't a fast-acting laxative. But I don't remember if I tried the malate - time for more experimentation.  |