Magnesium
#21541 - 09/23/03 10:37 AM
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Im new here so please bear with me....
I searched the archives and really didnt find what I was looking for regarding side effects of Magnesium.
Im IBS-C and just recently began taking Mag Oxide about 3 weeks ago. I take about 500-600 MG daily and it has changed my life quite alot. It does have a laxative effect on me...although sometimes not so strongly. But, i get daily relief and I can think clearly and function at a high rate.
My concerns are about what potential side effects Mag Ox may have. Nutriently am I washing away things I need? I take a multi vitamin and eat a very healthy diet...my BM is every morning once a day.
Also, do I need to be concerned about an addiction? Will my colon be able to function without this if i continue to use this?
As I said, the positives so far for me have been quite large. And, im really reluctant to go back to the pain and discomfort.
Help if you know any thing about the questions above.
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Also, is magnesium a natural thing?
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Re: Magnesium
#21621 - 09/24/03 03:34 AM
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WS
Reged: 08/09/03
Posts: 53
Loc: California
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hi,
I cannot speak with any authority, but did read on the Internet that an excess (1000 or more) of Magnesium could cause diarrhea and mental distress. I am only repeating. I do think it has helped me to keep it at no more than 5oo mg.
WS
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Edited by WS (09/24/03 03:35 AM)
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Thank WS....yes, I am wondering if keeping magnesium at a moderate level of 500-700 will have any negative effects.
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Re: Magnesium
#21742 - 09/25/03 11:09 PM
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WS
Reged: 08/09/03
Posts: 53
Loc: California
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It is an important mineral and , as the Internet stated, is very important in regulating blood pressure. They just said 1000 was too much- so I would assume that 500 is fine. I usually take about that and I seem to be o.k. but when I was taking more I think, (though cannot prove) that it was contributing to my troubles.
WS
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Thanks WS....Im curious what the role of Citric or Vitamin C is with combining with Mag?
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