Can someone please tell me what’s the best magnesium tablet to take? I’m confused with so many options available I just want the best one that will give me
much health benefits. TIA.
much health benefits. TIA.
Magnesium for type 2
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Robbity
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Many of the foods we, as T2s, eat (particularly on a low carb diet) are actually high in magnesium: e.g., spinach & other dark leafy greens, avocados. salmon, mackerel & tuna, nuts & seeds such as almonds, pumpkin seeds, or chia, dark chocolate....etc. Try Google for further, detailed lists of magnesium rich foods.
Do you you feel you're actually deficient in magnesium, if so maybe check with your GP?
Do you you feel you're actually deficient in magnesium, if so maybe check with your GP?
I take a magnesium supplement in liquid form, but I take it for heart issues (recommended by a professional) not diabetes.
jjraak
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Just to throw another hat into the ring, @Marienat
Many who go LCHF, reduce processed foods ..a lot.
Means we now get less salt in our diets
I started getting really bad cramps, ( the kind that make you leap out of bed regardless of time, to try walking it off for half hour or so )
And it was pointed out to me the above re salt, so I began adding salt to food again.
And an advised magnesium spray worked wonders for my cramps.
Perhaps it's just a small transition until our bodies adjust, but it got me over a month or two of excruciating cramps, thank god.
Word of warning
Tell any partner it's for EXTERNAL use only.
We had an oral B12 spray we were both using at the time .
Cue my partner telling me the magnesium spray wasn't working for her,.....,..and had a nasty taste, too boot.
Once I realised she was ok, I have to admit I didn't hide my giggling very well ..I still get the stink eye, if I mention it, but it still makes me chuckle thinking about it ..lol.
Many who go LCHF, reduce processed foods ..a lot.
Means we now get less salt in our diets
I started getting really bad cramps, ( the kind that make you leap out of bed regardless of time, to try walking it off for half hour or so )
And it was pointed out to me the above re salt, so I began adding salt to food again.
And an advised magnesium spray worked wonders for my cramps.
Perhaps it's just a small transition until our bodies adjust, but it got me over a month or two of excruciating cramps, thank god.
Word of warning
Tell any partner it's for EXTERNAL use only.
We had an oral B12 spray we were both using at the time .
Cue my partner telling me the magnesium spray wasn't working for her,.....,..and had a nasty taste, too boot.
Once I realised she was ok, I have to admit I didn't hide my giggling very well ..I still get the stink eye, if I mention it, but it still makes me chuckle thinking about it ..lol.
