Question 1

are magnesium sulfate and magnesium oxide the same?

Accepted Answer

No: Both are forms of magnesium, but have differences in absorption and biological use. Magnesium oxide is the worst form to supplement with.

Question 2

what's the difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate?

Accepted Answer

Different mag salts: You cannot take magnesium alone. It has to be compound with something like oxide, citrate, or sulfate. We call these salts of magnesium. Like the salt of table sodium chloride. But you can take sodium in other forms like sod bicarb (in baking soda). Mag citrate causes diarrhea that's why it is used for constipation. Also, good for preventing kidney stones. Mag ox is used for repleting low mg level.

Question 3

what's the difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium gluconate?

Accepted Answer

More mag in Mg oxide: Mag gluconate has less magnesium on weight to weight basis i.e. On milligram to milligram basis. But the product you buy may tell you how much of magnesium on it. Sometimes they specify "contains however many milligrams of mangesium". Clinically, there is not much of a difference since all magnesium products over the counter are of low dose since if much will cause diarrhea and possible arrhythmia.

Question 4

can you please tell me how magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate differ?

Accepted Answer

Different salts: They are different salts of magnesium that one might use to replete magnesium deficiency or other clinical conditions. They do not have the same amount of elemental magnesium for every milligram. Mag citrate is often used to treat constipation, whereas mag oxide is a preferred way of treating mag deficiency.

Question 5

what is the difference between magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate?  are they for the same purposes?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Although both could cause loose stools. Mag citrate is more effective for constipation. Mag oxide is used for muscle cramps and repleting low mag blood levels. Both can increase mag levels in urine which helps fending off kidney stone disease. However, mag citrate is much better bec citrates also prevent kidney stone disease.

Question 6

what is the difference between the supplements magnesium oxide and magnesium gluconate?

Accepted Answer

Magox has more mag: Both are salts of magnesium that supply body with magnesium if needed. However, milligram for milligram mag oxide has more magnesium that mag gluconate.

Question 7

can someone with heart disease take magnesium oxide and magnesium gluconate for sleep?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium : Magnesium is generally safe for most people. It is not common that it becomes toxic with oral magnesium, but it can occur. Usually, magnesium lactate is used to allow someone to sleep. We need more information to answer the question specific to you

Question 8

what's role of magnesium oxide?

Accepted Answer

Repletes magnesium : If your mag level is low, you can use mag oxide for repleting your stores. If you have kidney disease, avoid taking mag oxide because it can cause high magnesium levels in the blood which can cause irregular heart rhythm.

Question 9

please answer! what can magnesium oxide do to our body?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Magnesium supplements are not recommended nor necessary for our bodies. They often will cause diarrhea and make matters worse rather than better. Feel like you want more magnesium? Think whole grains, vegetables, seeds and nuts, particularly almonds. That&#x27;s your best bet!  Good luck.

Question 10

what happens if you overdose on magnesium oxide tablets?

Accepted Answer

Mg overdose: I have not encountered magnesium overdose effects, most likely upset stomach ; some diarrhea and sedation, depending on dose.

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