How much magnessium should I be taking?

Heheher · 11-19-2011, 11:03 AM

To help with constipation?

I have been taking 400mgs magnesium w/ chelated zinc. That was helping to me to go daily. But over the last few weeks I have been having trouble again. Do I need to be taking more? Is this something that your body adjusts to and need to be continually increased?

alligatorpie · 11-19-2011, 11:21 AM

i was taking up to 1500..which is safe...currently takig 400 x2 in divided doses...maybe double it and see what happens...mag is very safe and 'clean'

Kateee · 11-20-2011, 06:33 AM

400mgs of magnesium taken before bed, cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, steamed broccoli, califlower, along with drinking water throughout the day, works for me.

Heheher · 11-20-2011, 07:08 AM

Thanks y'all.

11-19-2011, 11:03 AM	#1
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11-19-2011, 11:21 AM	#2
alligatorpie Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,778 Gallery: alligatorpie Stats: 6'4" 304/189/<195 WOE: One high carb meal a day Start Date: July 15 2010	i was taking up to 1500..which is safe...currently takig 400 x2 in divided doses...maybe double it and see what happens...mag is very safe and 'clean'

11-20-2011, 06:33 AM	#3
Kateee Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,292 Gallery: Kateee Stats: 220/162.2/155 (5'9") WOE: Atkins Phase 3-4 Start Date: April 2011	400mgs of magnesium taken before bed, cruciferous vegetables, cabbage, steamed broccoli, califlower, along with drinking water throughout the day, works for me.

11-20-2011, 07:08 AM	#4
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,263 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	Thanks y'all.