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Magnesium Glycinate-what brand do you take?

pupwhipped — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:02:36 GMT

If you take magnesium glycinate would you please share what brand you take. I prefer taking it in pill form and would really appreciate specific brand recommendations. Thanks!

pup

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Eager2Learn — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:13:36 GMT

I'm currently taking Solaray capsules (when I remember to).

I was taking Pure Encapsulations capsules previously.

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brandiwine — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:16:13 GMT

May I ask what it is and shy you take it? Thank you

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pupwhipped — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:27:19 GMT

@Eager2Learn wrote:
I'm currently taking Solaray capsules (when I remember to).

I was taking Pure Encapsulations capsules previously.

Interesting that you mentioned Solaray, @Eager2Learn, as that's where my dilemma is. I bought that brand quite awhile ago and then didn't take it. But a month ago I got serious and started taking them every night and I'm having very good results I think. I looked to repurchase and the formula has changed with the addition of bioperine (black pepper extract) in them which I don't want in a magnesium supplement.

Thanks so much for your reply!

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FatCatinCT — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:26:10 GMT

I've been taking Pure Encapulations for years, both glycinate and citrate.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 15:27:28 GMT

I take mag oxide, what is the difference?

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HerRoyaLioness — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:32:36 GMT

@Shelbelle I used to take that form also until I found out that it is poorly absorbed by our bodies. It's at the bottom of the list for absorption. If you google magnesium, there is a lot of interesting information out there about the different types and what they are best used for.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 18:44:23 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
I take mag oxide, what is the difference?

Good question.

I had to look at mine, as I had no idea and mine is also the Mag Oxide. Interested in what's what as I like to learn what is the best path to take.

But the bottom line for me has been that what I'm using HAS definitely helped so I guess it's ok.

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moonandthestars — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:18:17 GMT

@pupwhipped I take magnesium malate. It was recommended to me years ago by a practioner and I just stuck with it. I use the brand designs for health - it comes in capsule form.

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GenXmuse — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:19:46 GMT

KAL

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hckynutjohn — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:45:54 GMT

@brandiwine wrote:
May I ask what it is and shy you take it? Thank you

@brandiwine

Since I see nobody has answered your question! I will just throw this in because I feel like typing today.

I can't answer your question. What I can say is what I do. I only take a Supplementation when my blood reading says my levels of any particular vitamin or mineral level is way too low.

To add unnecessary amounts of either, for most, do absolutely nothing physically to enhance ones bodily functions. For many, I think it has more to do with Psychology, than Physiology.

Whatever anyone does to feel better is likely good for them. I always stick only to supplements that I know are deficient in my body. For me to do otherwise is wasting my $$$$.

hckynut 🇺🇸

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Shelbelle — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 20:01:00 GMT

Mag oxide is what is recommended to help with constipation as in Milk of Mag. I need that since I take calcium which can cause contstipation. If less is absorbed so be it, it helps me with what my needs are.

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HerRoyaLioness — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 20:24:20 GMT

@Shelbelle wrote:
Mag oxide is what is recommended to help with constipation as in Milk of Mag. I need that since I take calcium which can cause contstipation. If less is absorbed so be it, it helps me with what my needs are.

@Shelbelle I didn't know that's what you were taking it for - obviously if it's working, stay with it. All the sources i read said that it was poorly absorbed, but good for constipation. But for me, it's the reason I can't take it!

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Shelbelle — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 20:30:02 GMT

@HerRoyaLioness wrote:
@Shelbelle wrote:
Mag oxide is what is recommended to help with constipation as in Milk of Mag. I need that since I take calcium which can cause contstipation. If less is absorbed so be it, it helps me with what my needs are.
@Shelbelle I didn't know that's what you were taking it for - obviously if it's working, stay with it. All the sources i read said that it was poorly absorbed, but good for constipation. But for me, it's the reason I can't take it!

I understand, mag can serve a lot of purposes.

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FatCatinCT — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 13:24:19 GMT

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AspenGrove — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:14:33 GMT

@pupwhipped, I buy Innate Vitality or Naturebell brands of mag glycinate— both available on Amazon.

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brandiwine — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:45:05 GMT

@hckynutjohn Thank you for your response. I look at supplements the way you do. Don't take anything unless my Dr says I'm deficient.. I don't want to waste money or potential cause an issue with too much of anything.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:48:27 GMT

@AspenGrove wrote:
@pupwhipped, I buy Innate Vitality or Naturebell brands of mag glycinate— both available on Amazon.

I trust Naturebell, I buy their Hyaluronic Acid caps and their Cranberry caps.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 14:52:45 GMT

@brandiwine wrote:
@hckynutjohn Thank you for your response. I look at supplements the way you do. Don't take anything unless my Dr says I'm deficient.. I don't want to waste money or potential cause an issue with too much of anything.

The problem with this is that most docs unless also trained in Homeopathic Med dont know squat about supplements or vitamins, you know more than they do by doing your own research. I read Dr Andrew Weil a lot online, he is trained in both.

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qbetzforreal — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 16:02:04 GMT

@brandiwine wrote:
May I ask what it is and shy you take it? Thank you

@brandiwine

Magnesium glycinate is one type of magnesium supplement that is available to increase levels in people who can use more magnesium, including those with anxiety, diabetes, heart issues and pain. It consists of the mineral magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. It’s considered to be one of the most effective types of magnesium supplements due to its bioavailability — plus it’s also fast-acting, generally well-tolerated and unlikely to cause loose stools (diarrhea).

Blood pressure regulation
Protein synthesis
Energy production
Blood sugar control
Digestive processes like moving stools through the intestine
Regulation of heartbeat rhythms
Neurotransmitter functions, including those involved in sleep and mood stabilization
Balance of nitric oxide in the body
Growth and development in babies and children
Functions of nerves, muscles and tissue
Production of stomach acid

My guess is the posters here take it for various reasons. HTH