Dly1972 (Oregon) on 07/14/2018
Anyone else using mag. citrate long-term without any long-term complications? The doctor told me that the dose that is normal for prescribing is 1.7g and I am only taking 400mg every night.
Replied By Teena (Melbourne, Australia) on 07/16/2018
Replied By Sophie (United Kingdom) on 11/23/2023
Replied By Sam (Miami) on 11/26/2023
I do not think there are long term use consequences, quite the opposite. Also, take Cholacol by Standard Process with a large (fatty)meal and HCL, that would definitely cure your constipations.
Replied By PayItForward (PNW) on 05/19/2024
Supplementing with Magnesium Glycinate has been the best in our family. It's probably the most accessible form for your body. We take 300-500mg 1-2 hrs before bedtime. Magnesium is involved in 300+ essential metabolic reactions in our body, including regularity and better sleep, but many are deficient causing numerous health issues. If you like soaking in the tub you can add Epsom Salts (a magnesium sulfate compound) to your bath to boost your magnesium levels. For us, magnesium (and Lugol's Iodine!) supplementation are must-haves for general good health.
Also for constipation, insoluble fiber helps. Insoluble is usually better for preventing constipation compared to soluble, though both can be helpful. Insoluble fiber stays intact and won't ferment in the gut - But soluble fiber does, which can lead to bloating and gas. (Soluble fiber is digested by bacteria in the large intestine, which end up releasing gas that sometimes causes a lot of gas when following a high fiber diet). This is why very high fiber diets sometimes make IBS symptoms worse (depending on the person). So, because each person reacts to various fiber-containing foods differently, it's important to increase these foods in the diet gradually and also drink plenty of water.
For constipation, insoluble fiber foods like:
- Wheat bran and wheat germ, Oat bran
- Beans, lentils and legumes of all kinds (kidney, black, garbanzo, edamame, split peas, lima, navy, white, etc.)
- Berries including blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, etc.
- Whole grains, especially barley, quinoa, sorghum, millet, amaranth, oatmeal and rye
- Turnips
- Green peas
- Okra
- Spinach
- Radishes
- Rutabaga
- Coconut (grated flakes or flour)
- Cocoa
- Apples with skin
- Pears with skin
- Flaxseeds
- Avocado (Florida avocados have more than California avocados)
- Sunflower seeds
- Potatoes and sweet potatoes
- Dried apricots, prunes, raisins, dates and figs
- Almonds
- Walnuts