Magnesium is needed by every organ in the body, including the muscles, kidneys and heart. It also forms bones and teeth, regulates calcium levels, activates enzymes and contributes to energy production. Magnesium is essential for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body.
Are you getting enough magnesium? If not, what migh happen?
And what’s the best way to make sure you get the magnesium you need?
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After much research, I’ve read that we need at least 2 x’s more mag than cal. Most everyone gets more than enough cal in everyday foods. What do you think about Angstrom Liquid Magnesium? I began taking the product over a year ago to treat severe muscle spasms in the calves of my legs every night. Then I thought,”What if a spasm hit’s my heart”, because that’s a muscle, too? I’m an ‘alternative treatment’ advocate, if at all possible! It took about one week on the liquid mag to notice relief from muscle spasms. After becoming saturated w/the mag mineral, (3-4 wks) I now can move my toes at night without muscle spasms. What a wonderful relief!
ANY RESEARCH ON WICH MAGNESIUM IS BEST. LIKE MAG. OXIDE ,STERATE ,CITRATE OR ANY OF THE MULTIPULES ON ON INGREDIENT LABEL THAT CONFUSE THE HELL OUT OF THE COMMON FOLK ? THANKS
Hi itputsthelotion. I can definitely understand the confusion! In a nutshell, our bodies require magnesium to maintain healthy heart, kidney, and muscle function (just for a start). Some researchers think it may be even more important to bone health than calcium. Generally speaking, our culture does not eat enough whole foods to get the magnesium we need. Magnesium is hard to absorb, so your body needs help to get the most out of the magnesium you take.
When any of us ask the question “What kind” of magnesium is best, you’ll find that doctors and scientists will at times, disagree. It is confusing enough to make your head spin! Here’s what you should take into consideration: Magnesium unfortunately competes with the calcium you take (for absorption) unless taken in the correct ratio. Make sure you have 2 parts calcium to 1 part magnesium in any supplement you take.
While I was doing some research I found this article that speaks on each form of magnesium. I hope it helps to clarify which choice is right for you!
http://www.ehow.com/about_5130706_types-magnesium-supplements.html
I found out that taking magnesium stop my restless legs syndrome I had for 10 years . By taking the supplement fir three months my restless legs went away completely . Thank God and magnesium. Joe Braun. Baytown, Tx
WOW! That’s great news, Joe! I’m so happy for you!
I take Calciology. Do I need more magnesium then what is in your Calcium/Magnesium supplement. Sometimes even though I am taking your Calcium/Magnesium I still get muscle cramping. Do you have any idea what might be causing that and what I could do for it. Thanks so much. I like your great products. Betsy RN
Hi Betsy, Sorry we’ve been away celebrating the holiday weekend. It’s very hard to say what might be causing your muscle cramping. We’re not experts on the specific issues you’ve said you deal with, but I have read that the sodium and potassium levels can be easily thrown off with chronic fatigue. This might contribute to muscle spasms. Unfortunately, this is something that’s going to be best looked at by your doctor.