Question 1

will a magnesium supplement higher your serum potassium levels? renal
wasting of mg and k. when started mg serum potassium raised.

Accepted Answer

No: Mg wasting may occur ALONG WITH Potasssium wasting but the two are not related unless KIDNEY damage occurs .....
Hope this helps

Dr Z

Question 2

how long until magnesium supplement exits your system?

Accepted Answer

Quickly: Assuming normal kidney function, within a day or so.

Question 3

can a magnesium supplement help resolve pvcs?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It all depends on what's causing the pvcs. But if your magnesium is on the low side, supplementing mg can help prevent pvcs from deteriorating into a more serious rhythm like v tach or v fib. Usually, mg is an add-on to another cardiac med but you should discuss your treatment options and purpose of each med with your cardiologist.

Question 4

i have an mvp is it safe for me to take magnesium supplement?

Accepted Answer

Very helpful to take: Magnesium is not only safe to take but often extremely beneficial in mitral valve prolapse. Research shows that magnesium deficiency is very common in people with mvp and that taking magnesium often dramatically reduces symptoms. I advise at least 400 mg a day of magnesium, ideally as taurate or glycinate. See http://www.Mgwater.Com/prev1808.Shtml.

Question 5

i have benign pvcs.  which magnesium supplement should i take: glutamate or taurate?  maybe orate?

Accepted Answer

If your magnesium: is low and is causing cardiac arrythmia Magnesium sulfate can be administered IV or intra-muscularly.  Magnesium citrate can be given by mouth in doses of 100-200 mg. Magnesium oxide is most common in commercial vitamins but requires neutralization by stomach acid and is the least bio-available. Low dietary magnesium can be treated by eating more green vegetables with magnesium. Ask your doctor.

Question 6

if i'm taking a 2 magnesium supplement pills a day. wouldn't that increase my magnesium levels. when i had my blood drawn the levels were normal ?

Accepted Answer

No: That ignores the fact that your body regulates your magnesium levels. We don't know exactly how, or how much it matters. You per out magnesium you do not need. I suggest a duet with green vegetables instead of pills.

Question 7

which magnesium supplement is the best for heart palpitations? what dosage?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: If you are experiencing palpitations, I would suggest you consult with your doctor to see if you are suffering from an arrhythmia.

Question 8

i would like to try magnesium supplement. what is the difference between magnesium sulfate, oxide, gluconate and aspartate. are they all the same?

Accepted Answer

No: The sulfate & oxide are magnesium attached to inorganic molecules. They are not harmful, but inadequately absorbed.  Oratate, gluconate, & aspartic acid are natural organic amino acids, which effect much greater absorption & magnesium release in the body.  These organic forms are more expensive but worth it.  A formulation that releases about "500 mg of elemental magnesium" is a good daily dose.

Question 9

is it normal to have orange on the bottom of your feet?. i take a magnesium supplement along with eating spinach, could this be why?. this normal?.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Some humans will have a natural orange tone to their feet based on genetics and some  will also develop this based on the carotene /carrots/vegetables etc that become naturally deposited in the tissues. Apart from that its possible to also  have yeast infections on the soles of the feet. I would suggest a follow up with your doctor to confirm these findings.

Question 10

i feel fatigued and i want to take magnesium supplement. considering that i take bcp and do insanity workout 3x1week, how much mg should i take daily?

Accepted Answer

Magnesium supplement: It is often helpful to know if one is vitamin deficient (by someone's criteria) before starting a supplement.  Usually with magnesium it is difficult to overdose without side effects such as diarrhea.

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