Question 1

drinking an energy shot, it contains high concentrations of caffeine, taurine, magnesium and l-arginine, also i'm on antidepressants, is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Assuming the product is not contaminated and contains what it says, the tauriine, magnesium and L-arginine do not constitute a risk. A typical cup of coffee is 100-200 mg of caffeine; at some establishments it can go to 400 mg. That is your guide.  But the concern is less the interaction with antidepressants, more is it ok for you and any medical condition you might have.

Question 2

mg/litre; sodium 1110, bicarbonates 2135, chlorides 601, magnesium 9.2, potassium 48. ph 6.82. naturally occuring carbonated mineral water. is the salt & bicarb content too high to drink a litre of this a day? without exercise? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: Please restate your question. I am unclear what the numbers represent.

Question 3

what would cause elevated liver enzymes of  alt 70 and ast 36? i don't drink, only take 250 mg magnesium and prenatal vitamins for nursing.

Accepted Answer

Probably not a worry: Those levels are really borderline high.  If your not ill and have no other symptoms I would just get it rechecked in a month or so and don't lose sleep over it.

Question 4

should i eat before or after drinking magnesium citrate?

Accepted Answer

Why taking?: If taking for constipation, drinking 10 ounces of magnesium citrate, induces large volume stool output between 1-6 hours later.  Therefore eating after may be a little uncomfortable.  If you are taking to raise your magnesium levels i would try a different form such as magnesium oxide or magnesium protein plus.

Question 5

can drinking magnesium citrate actually work to "clean you out"?

Accepted Answer

No.: While having laxitive properti!es, it is mild and "does not always" clean  you out!

Question 6

magnesium citrate did not work for my problem. what could i drink to get instant relief.

Accepted Answer

Need examination: Magnesium citrate is effective laxative.If unsuccessful examination is needed to rule out GI obstruction

Question 7

the physiological idea behind natural calm relaxing magnesium drink seems valid but is it safe?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Natural calm magnesium drinks contain 325-350 mg magnesium citrate & carbonate along with various flavorings, in each serving.  It appears generally safe when used in moderation.  But if sensitive to magnesium you could get a loose stool effect.  (mag citrate is also used to cleanse the bowel before GI procedures such as colonoscopies, etc).

Question 8

is it true that drinking sparkling (carbonated) mineral water will lower your magnesium levels, and if so, why? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Not true: There is absolutely no evidence that carbonated mineral water lowers levels of magnesium or other minerals. See http://tinyurl.com/kojkd24
Soft drinks are acidifying and can leach calcium but not carbonated mineral water, in fact they offer varying amounts of magnesium and choosing a brand relatively high in magnesium will increase your levels- see http://tinyurl.com/mk4ccxw

Question 9

getting ivp in monday. lost my instructions.  i know i need to drink milk if magnesium at 4 the day before. how much do i drink?

Accepted Answer

One of many preps: Contact practice performing test for exact preparation.

Usual preparation for IVP.
 One (1) day prior to your x-ray examination at 4pm, take two 5mg Dulcolax tablets. 
• One (1) day prior to your x-ray examination at 6pm, take 2 tbsp Milk of Magnesia (magnesium hydroxide).

Question 10

i took 10 fl oz of magnesium citrate yesterday and no relief yet and its been 24 hours.  can i drink another 10 fl oz and hopefully get relief?  is th

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Have you been able to pass gas? If so that is good sign, but if you have not been able to pass gas and have belly pain, then I would want you to get examined before trying another dose of magnesium citrate.

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Drinking an energy shot, it contains high concentrations of caffeine, taurine, magnesium and l-arginine, also i'm on antidepressants, is it safe?

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Mg/litre; sodium 1110, bicarbonates 2135, chlorides 601, magnesium 9.2, potassium 48. ph 6.82. naturally occuring carbonated mineral water. is the salt & bicarb content too high to drink a litre of this a day? without exercise? thank you?

A member asked:

What would cause elevated liver enzymes of alt 70 and ast 36? i don't drink, only take 250 mg magnesium and prenatal vitamins for nursing.

A member asked:

Should i eat before or after drinking magnesium citrate?

A member asked:

Can drinking magnesium citrate actually work to "clean you out"?

A member asked:

Magnesium citrate did not work for my problem. what could i drink to get instant relief.

A member asked:

The physiological idea behind natural calm relaxing magnesium drink seems valid but is it safe?

A member asked:

Is it true that drinking sparkling (carbonated) mineral water will lower your magnesium levels, and if so, why? thank you.

A member asked:

Getting ivp in monday. lost my instructions. i know i need to drink milk if magnesium at 4 the day before. how much do i drink?

A member asked:

I took 10 fl oz of magnesium citrate yesterday and no relief yet and its been 24 hours. can i drink another 10 fl oz and hopefully get relief? is th

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