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What is the most effective type of magnesium supplement for muscle tension? there are many variations at every health and vitamin store!

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Listen to your body: Topical magnesium oil is generally well absorbed but can be irritating to skin. The Amino Acid taurine together with magnesium, potassium combination with b-6 enhances the uptake of magnesium from GI tract. Good stomach acid is necessary. Sufficient vit d3 is necessary. Stress of all kinds increase magnesium losses.

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Answered 9/29/2016

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