Question 1

what is magnesium 4 ?

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Over 300 functions: Magnesium is a essential for the function of over 300 enzymes & needed for muscle, nerve & heart function.Low magnesium can cause or aggravate muscle spasms, anxiety, insomnia, migraine headaches, hypertension, fatigue, palpitations, constipation, asthma, osteoporosis etc. The best magnesium supplements are magnesium taurate, glycinate, citrate & aspartate. See http://drcarolyndean.Com/magnesium_miracle.

Question 2

what is magnesium serum?

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Magnesium: I'm not sure what you mean.  Assuming this means you were told by your doctor you had a abnormally high serum magnesium level, it can be caused by a number of things, some a simple as use of certain magnesium-containing antacids.  It is also associated with kidney disease and if pathologic often associated with abnormal calcium and/or potassium levels. It definitely deserves further evaluation.

Question 3

what is magnesium peroxide compound? is it safeto ingest?

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Probably not: Magnesium peroxide releases oxygen slowly in contact with atmospheric moisture and used to regenerate contaminated soils and lakes. It releases oxygen slowly in agricultural applications. It is used as a disinfectant in cosmetics, detergents, toothpaste and pharmaceuticals. There are oral forms, not subject to fda approval and not proven to be therapeutically helpful. Use at your own discretion.

Question 4

what is magnesium citrate taken for?

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Constipated?: It is used for treating magnesium deficiency states and it is also a saline laxative that is thought to work by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It usually results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours. This is why it is used for bowel preparation for colonoscopy and surgery.

Question 5

what is magnesium chloride used for?

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Magnesium chloride: Medically-prescribed magnesium supplements such as slo-mag and mag-sr contain magnesium chloride which is slowly released. For the dozens of other uses, see http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/magnesium_chloride.

Question 6

what is magnesium supplements good for in a woman?

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Many things: The majority of americans are deficient in magnesium. Low magnesium can cause or aggravate muscle spasms, anxiety, insomnia, menstrual cramps, migraine headaches, pms, high blood pressure, fatigue, palpitations, constipation, asthma, osteoporosis etc. The best magnesium supplements are magnesium taurate, glycinate, citrate and aspartate. See
http://drcarolyndean.Com/magnesium_miracle/.

Question 7

what is magnesium deficiency in cells symptoms? and what cause a person to have normal levels of magnesium in blood test but not enough in cells?

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: Unfortunately measurements of extracellular magnesium aren't an accurate assessment of the status of magnesium in cells and body tissues. Intracellular magnesium measuring is possible but not routinely done. Cardiologists,&amp; neurologists have been aware of the disconnect between cellular and extracellular magnesium because of their interests in cardiac arrhythmias and neuromuscular symptoms.

Question 8

what is overdose magnesium to take by mouth? i took 200 mg
is this too much?

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No: You will not overdose on a single dose of magnesium 200 mg.

Question 9

what is a good magnesium supplement to take? what is a good dosage to start?

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Magnesium supplement: It is smart of you to check.  Some magnesium supplements e.g. Magnesium oxide are cheap but not well absorbed.
Good one is magnesium malate.  Take enough to get 200 mg of elemental magnesium per day up to 400 mg per day.

Question 10

i'm preganant and i'm having problems pooping it's so bad i can't sleep at night,    what is the best magnesium to get for constipation?

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Constipation: Magnesium Glycinate, which also helps with insomnia.  You can start with 200 mg twice daily and titrate up.  You know you are getting too much when your stools get too soft.  Constipation is COMMON in pregnancy.  Lots of fluids, fiber and you can certainly take an OTC stool softener like Colace (docusate sodium).

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