Question 1

how much/ what type of magnesium should i take per day to help with chronic headaches? and is it safe to take with daily doses of pamelor and topamax (topiramate)?

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Unknown: Magnesium has never really been proven to help with headaches, but if you want to try it, i would try something like mag-ox 400 mg once or twice a day.  This should be safe with Pamelor and topamax (topiramate).

Question 2

which type of magnesium supplement should i take?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Before you waste your money on a magnesium (M) supplements (S), here is a list of food rich in M: https://www.cedars-sinai.edu/Patients/Programs-and-Services/Documents/CP0403MagnesiumRichFoods.pdf

If you consume none of these foods, you then may need to have some supplements. M supplements can cause nausea, cramps, and diarrhea.  It is always better to ingest M from foods rather that from S.

Question 3

hello, which magnesium works best for anxiety?i've used to take "magnesium phosphoricum d6 nr7 schsshler salts", but now they are not available anymore, which type of magnesium precisesly used for treating anxiety and how much, as i am very senstiv?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium : Magnesium is an essential elements that aids a number of processes in human physiology. Anxiety and depression have both been conditions that have been noted to improve with adequate dietary magnesium or an oral supplement. Magnesium oxide over-the-counter is a once a day dose, other forms of magnesium studied have been magnesium glycinate and magnesium taurinate.

Question 4

what is the best type of magnesium to take to help with my heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Elemental Mg is hard to absorb with a daily limited GI capacity,excess intake causes osmotic effects with looser stooling;hence its use as a laxative(Milk of Magnesia).Focus on foods with natural Mg sources.Palpitations need independent evaluation as to underlying cause.

Question 5

how much magnesium should a diabetic who has osteoporosis, rarely eats fish & doesn't like leafy green vegs (except lettuce) take? which type is best?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium: Hi. Magnesium (Mg) is a trace element, and doesn't specifically need replacement. You should be eating a balanced healthy diet anyway, being diabetic, and such a diet is replete in Mg. In addition to a healthy diet, if you want reassurance, take any of the standard multivitamin &amp; mineral supplements.

Question 6

how is calcium citrate diferent from standard calcium supplement?that's having magnesium &zinc added. which type of calcium i shd take, i can't ve dairy

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Citrate preferred: Calcium citrate can be easily absorbed and dissolved when compared to calcium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate). Magnesium is often added because it may provide further benefit and because it tends to counter the constipating effect of calcium.

Question 7

how much magnesium is safe to take a day on top of food? and what type? for muscle twitches and pvcs. mag level 0.75mmol/l

Accepted Answer

Hard to overdo: It is safe to take very high amounts of magnesium as there is no toxic dose unless you have kidney failure. However, many forms are poorly absorbed and cause diarrhea. Your level is quite low. My favorite forms are Magesium taurate and/or glycinate. Try about 300 mg twice a day. See https://drcarolyndean.com/magnesium_miracle/ for more info, Her ReMag is also good.

Question 8

how much magnesium should i take before surgery, and what kind should i take?  my surgery is on september 10th.

Accepted Answer

Why Magnesium?: If you are in good health and have undergone per-operative evaluation by your doctors, there is no need to take magnesium or any other supplements.

Question 9

what form of magnesium should i take for palpitations and arrhythmia?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium taurate: My favorite form of magnesium is magnesium taurate, which is magnesium bound to the amino acid taurine. It is among the best-absorbed forms of magnesium and the taurine in it is beneficial for the heart and often helps arrhythmias (as does magnesium). This is not  easy to find but I like the one from Cardiovascular Research (available online); you can take up to 2 AM &amp; PM, best on empty stomach.

Question 10

how much magnesium should i take for heart palpitations? i have been evaluated by a cardiologist and told they were benign pvcs and to take magnesium, but im not sure how much to take for palpitations?

Accepted Answer

: Even when your serum magnesium is normal, we can't be sure of the level of intracellular magnesium. I have started with doses of 200 mg of magnesium glycinate( may cause less diarrhea) daily and titrated up to 600 mgs daily in patients on diuretics. Check serum levels at this dose range though.  Very high doses of magnesium can be dangerous.  I think 200 mgs is a.good starting dose for you.

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What type of magnesium should i take

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How much/ what type of magnesium should i take per day to help with chronic headaches? and is it safe to take with daily doses of pamelor and topamax (topiramate)?

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Which type of magnesium supplement should i take?

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Hello, which magnesium works best for anxiety?i've used to take "magnesium phosphoricum d6 nr7 schsshler salts", but now they are not available anymore, which type of magnesium precisesly used for treating anxiety and how much, as i am very senstiv?

A member asked:

What is the best type of magnesium to take to help with my heart palpitations?

A member asked:

How much magnesium should a diabetic who has osteoporosis, rarely eats fish & doesn't like leafy green vegs (except lettuce) take? which type is best?

A member asked:

How is calcium citrate diferent from standard calcium supplement?that's having magnesium &zinc added. which type of calcium i shd take, i can't ve dairy

A member asked:

How much magnesium is safe to take a day on top of food? and what type? for muscle twitches and pvcs. mag level 0.75mmol/l

A member asked:

How much magnesium should i take before surgery, and what kind should i take? my surgery is on september 10th.

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What form of magnesium should i take for palpitations and arrhythmia?

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How much magnesium should i take for heart palpitations? i have been evaluated by a cardiologist and told they were benign pvcs and to take magnesium, but im not sure how much to take for palpitations?

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