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Magnesium supplements

I have been using magnesium bisglycinate as it is well absorbed and gentler on the stomach than some of the other formulations (magnesium citrate, for example can have a laxative effect). Having said that I’ve just ordered some magnesium malate as I was recommended to try it. Look for brands with no, or minimal fillers and check the potency - some ostensibly cheaper brands require you to take a small handful to get a decent dose.

You might find this helpful: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-types
 
In my own experience with twitchy legs and difficulty sleeping, I did my research and found that a chelated magnesium was the ideal form of Mg. This is a mix of Mg diglycinate, Mg amini acid chelate, Zinc sulphate monohydrate, vitamin B6, chromium chloride hexahydrate, and selenomethionine. The brand I found here in Australia is Mega Magnesium.

I take a 500mg tablet at least daily and I try to remember it morning and night as it helps counteract the typically high calcium intake we have today. Dairy products, tahini and other sources of calcium mean we do little for our health over the years unless we get enough Mg, Zn, Se and antioxidants to keep the Ca in our bones and not our soft tissues.
 
I do not take magnesium as it is contraindicated with myasthenia gravis.

magnesium sulfate is strongly contraindicated in MG as it impairs already slowed nerve-muscle contractions through a competitive mechanism involving calcium at the neuromuscular junction.

So I cannot really comment on any benefits it may have.
 
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