Question 1

what's the most bioavailable / absorbable form of (supplement) dietary magnesium?

Accepted Answer

See below: I have found slo mag  to be a preparation well tolerated.

Question 2

can the body absorb magnesium carbonate? i know some don't get absorbed?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you do absorb magnesium when taking magnesium carbonate.

Question 3

is magnesium in food easily absorbed?

Accepted Answer

30% - 40%: Approximately 30% to 40% of the dietary magnesium consumed is typically absorbed by the body.

Question 4

what should i do to get calcium and magnesium absorbed into the body through supplementation?

Accepted Answer

Caution: These minerals will be absorbed as needed by your body. Calcium will be kept in a very tight balance so if you need calcium wou will absorb what you need and waste the rest. Magnesium is similar but to a lesser extent so do not take more than the fda recommended daily dose of MG

Question 5

if 20mg omeprazole causes magnesium absorption issues would you expect 10mg to have less of this effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes: PPIs appear to inhibit active magnesium absorption and common symptoms of magnesium depletion are weakness, tremors, and muscle twitching) Omeprazole is the most likely PPI to cause low blood magnesium and induced low blood magnesium causes low blood calcium over 1/2 ofthe time.Lower dose is betterif does the job.

Question 6

do we absorb minerals from bottled mineral water like evian? e.g says it has 28mg/l magnesium etc?

Accepted Answer

: some do and some don’t. Also depends on what you eat with your drink. Your body will generally absorb what it needs and reject what it does not.

Question 7

best form of magnesium for pvcs??? 
best form for optimal absorption ? 
ep recommended i take some but didnt mention which form of magnesium ?

Accepted Answer

Mg for heartbeats: The best sources is dietary.  Do the DASH DIET which is a high magnesium diet.  Go to Nih.gov Dan’s read about DASH. And do it!

Question 8

is there any research on how much of a supplement actually gets absorbed? very confusing when you see something like magnesium, daily limit of 420 mg. but then a magnesium bottle has a supplement pill of 500 mg that says to take 3 times a day. ?

Accepted Answer

Supplements=not drug: By definition supplements are not drugs and not subject to the pre-market safety or purity standards of the FDA. Their dosing suggestions are also not reviewed. The FDA only becomes involved if a supplement causes harm to persons &amp; only if that harm is reported. There are independent labs like USP that does verify the product. You consume these at your own risk.

Question 9

i take magnesium citrate powder in cold bottled spring water and wonder about how well it's being absorbed. ?

Accepted Answer

A brand called: Jigsaw magnesium is thought by some professionals to be very bio-available.  You can give that a try.  Peace and good health.

Question 10

can too much magnesium glycinate chelate be absorbed in the body (with high doses) and cause permanent damage? or do good kidneys filter it all out?

Accepted Answer

Likely filtered out: High dose magnesium can cause muscle weakness / fatigue / lethargy, but with good hydration, the kidneys will filter and excrete the excess over time. Use all medications / treatments according to dr's recommendations. Call poison center for specific advice and recommendations if concerned.

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Is magnesium in food easily absorbed?

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What should i do to get calcium and magnesium absorbed into the body through supplementation?

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If 20mg omeprazole causes magnesium absorption issues would you expect 10mg to have less of this effect?

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Do we absorb minerals from bottled mineral water like evian? e.g says it has 28mg/l magnesium etc?

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Best form of magnesium for pvcs??? best form for optimal absorption ? ep recommended i take some but didnt mention which form of magnesium ?

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Is there any research on how much of a supplement actually gets absorbed? very confusing when you see something like magnesium, daily limit of 420 mg. but then a magnesium bottle has a supplement pill of 500 mg that says to take 3 times a day. ?

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I take magnesium citrate powder in cold bottled spring water and wonder about how well it's being absorbed. ?

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Can too much magnesium glycinate chelate be absorbed in the body (with high doses) and cause permanent damage? or do good kidneys filter it all out?

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