Is 500mg Magnesium Too Much? - Topic

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Jul 30 2022 02:48pm

Quote (Rezzakin @ Jul 30 2022 02:03pm)

I think it's a really small amount in my multivitamin, like 50mg- so most likely negligible(I actually feel like I'm going slightly less to the bathroom, or the same). Seems like citrate or oxide are popular ones for that

Interesting never seen those in a lot of multivitamins. I've just seen oxide, citrate, and aspartate. In order of most seen to least. Aspartate is the most absorbed of the 3

Seems like both malate and biglycinate are pretty good forms

They are in quality supplements.

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Jul 30 2022 05:34pm

Just eat food and get regular check ups. Most people don’t have electrolyte imbalances that require replacement. And if you do, follow the guidance of your provider.

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Aug 1 2022 12:04pm

You have to know how much ELEMENTAL magnesium there is.

Forms such as oxide will say it's 500 mg, the concentration is high, but it's also potentially laxative. Same for citrate.

Look for magnesium glycinate, bisglycinate, malate or threonate. Threonate is more expensive and possibly not necessary depending on use.

You can shoot for 200 mg of elemental magnesium to start and go from there. Hardly see why there would be a need to go above 400.

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Aug 1 2022 06:06pm

What are you taking magnesium for?

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Aug 5 2022 03:16pm

Quote (dark-soul @ Aug 1 2022 08:06pm)

What are you taking magnesium for?

I think I lack magnesium in my diet, I also take Multi vitamins and Zinc.
Most humans dont realize that their diet lacks these important vitamines and minerals.

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Aug 5 2022 07:17pm

Quote (LebzKev @ Aug 5 2022 02:16pm)

I think I lack magnesium in my diet, I also take Multi vitamins and Zinc.
Most humans dont realize that their diet lacks these important vitamines and minerals.

Your body does an amazing job extracting minerals and keeping homeostasis without supplementation unless you have an actual medical condition or critical illness.

Most humans believe everything they read on the internet too. Ben Franklin said that.

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Aug 7 2022 06:04pm

Quote (LebzKev @ Aug 5 2022 05:16pm)

I think I lack magnesium in my diet, I also take Multi vitamins and Zinc.
Most humans dont realize that their diet lacks these important vitamines and minerals.

Do you get blood work at an annual exam? That may have included a magnesium so you could see your level and then discuss the results with your provider to see if it’s something you need to take.

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Aug 8 2022 08:05pm

if you shit your pants, tapper off a bit

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