Best type of Magnesium

Britt1975 · 03-14-2013, 07:57 AM

I've been having bathroom issues lately. I take 4 Magnesium tablets per day, I'm not sure what the dosage is... but it's the Spring Valley brand with chelated zinc. Is this the right Magnesium to be taking to help with regularity? Or should I be taking something else?

Thanks!

gardengoddess · 03-14-2013, 06:47 PM

I have limited knowledge, but my doctor just prescribed magnesium supplements for me (otc). She said to avoid Magnesium OXIDE, and also told me about a powdered product called "Calm". Magnesium oxide is the active ingredient in milk of magnesia. The advantage of the powder was in adjusting the dose.

Mazza · 03-14-2013, 09:04 PM

I take 500 mg with my first meal of the day. If I still haven't moved by midday I take another. Usually that's all I ever need. Most times the one pill in the morning does the trick.

If you are really backed up repeat until you have some movement. Hope that helps!

shawneesioux · 03-15-2013, 06:52 PM

I recently started using the powered Calm after reading about it on one of the Forums here. Start out with 2/3 tsp., gradually up the dosage if necessary. Excellent, gentle stuff.

skinnydavid7 · 03-22-2013, 11:12 PM

Been taking 400 mg Mag-Ox for several years to curb kidney stones and am clear. It has not increased any movement whatsoever. Calcium seems to be plugging me up. Using softeners

03-14-2013, 07:57 AM	#1
Britt1975 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 448 Gallery: Britt1975 Stats: 331/293/150 WOE: Low carb whole foods Start Date: 1/14/2013	Best type of Magnesium I've been having bathroom issues lately. I take 4 Magnesium tablets per day, I'm not sure what the dosage is... but it's the Spring Valley brand with chelated zinc. Is this the right Magnesium to be taking to help with regularity? Or should I be taking something else? Thanks!

03-22-2013, 11:12 PM	#5
skinnydavid7 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Anderson Island WA Posts: 3 Gallery: skinnydavid7 Stats: start 225/160/155 WOE: HCG modified for diabetic per Dr Start Date: August 2012	Hmmmm Been taking 400 mg Mag-Ox for several years to curb kidney stones and am clear. It has not increased any movement whatsoever. Calcium seems to be plugging me up. Using softeners

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03-14-2013, 06:47 PM	#2
gardengoddess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Mt. Pleasant, Michigan Posts: 887 Gallery: gardengoddess Stats: 199 highest/185 JUDDD/175/130 5'2 WOE: JUDDD Start Date: 10/1/2012	I have limited knowledge, but my doctor just prescribed magnesium supplements for me (otc). She said to avoid Magnesium OXIDE, and also told me about a powdered product called "Calm". Magnesium oxide is the active ingredient in milk of magnesia. The advantage of the powder was in adjusting the dose.

03-14-2013, 09:04 PM	#3
Mazza Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chicago Posts: 18 Gallery: Mazza Stats: 189/166/145 WOE: Paleo,RXHCG	I take 500 mg with my first meal of the day. If I still haven't moved by midday I take another. Usually that's all I ever need. Most times the one pill in the morning does the trick. If you are really backed up repeat until you have some movement. Hope that helps!

03-15-2013, 06:52 PM	#4
shawneesioux Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 3,963 Gallery: shawneesioux Stats: 170/128 Maintaining since Aug. 2001. Young 62 Y.O WOE: just Low Carb my own style Start Date: 01/30/01	I recently started using the powered Calm after reading about it on one of the Forums here. Start out with 2/3 tsp., gradually up the dosage if necessary. Excellent, gentle stuff.