Magnesium supplements

Greengage

I hear a lot of people swear by magnesium butter. You apparently rub some into the soles of your feet before you go to sleep.

I have a magnesium spray that you can use on your feet but I have to admit I never used to feel that it helped at all. I assume the dosage would be quite low from the spray so maybe that's why.

The butter would at least make your feet nice and soft at the same time

I hear a lot of people swear by magnesium butter. You apparently rub some into the soles of your feet before you go to sleep.

Anyone remember Milk of Magnesia?

Weren’t we all advised to take it when we were pregnant in the sixties?

AreWeThereYet

Iam64

I benefitted from muscle pain and cramps disappearing. Stopped taking them as they caused loose stools

Iam64 It's worth checking what kind of magnesium you were taking. Some types of magnesium are included in laxatives as they are often used for constipation (Magnesium oxide, Magnesium hydroxide (the liquid form of magnesium oxide), Magnesium sulfate (aka Epsom salts) and Magnesium citrate).

Magnesium malate and magnesium L-threonate are good options for supplements as they are both easily absorbed and don't have the same laxative affect.

Anyone remember Milk of Magnesia, kept in the medicine cabinet?
Mothers dosing children to 'keep them regular'!

Thanks arewethereyet. I’d researched carefully. I’m thinking I’ll take a lower dose because I did benefit with no cramps

Iam64

I benefitted from muscle pain and cramps disappearing. Stopped taking them as they caused loose stools

Iam64 It's worth checking what kind of magnesium you were taking. Some types of magnesium are included in laxatives as they are often used for constipation (Magnesium oxide, Magnesium hydroxide (the liquid form of magnesium oxide), Magnesium sulfate (aka Epsom salts) and Magnesium citrate).

Magnesium malate and magnesium L-threonate are good options for supplements as they are both easily absorbed and don't have the same laxative affect.

i found some in the house so took one, they are magnesium with vitamin B6.
i don't eat meat, so think i should take Vit B6 and ?B12.
anyone know?

I had started to feel more tired than usual in the day, despite sleeping well. I now take magnesium tablets, one a day, which helps and I have more energy.
I stopped taking them for a while to see what would happen and became tired again, so for me they’re effective.

GrannyGravy13

Have been taking these since June, I think they are helping

They're the ones I use too GG13

Hi, I took Magnesium supplements.. They really help with sleep, and Cramping at night..
Then I realised they were not good to take if your on medication. Such as Hiprex. I got a urine infection after 2 and half yrs of not having them. It can diluted the meds.. So look before you buy..

Beware if you’re on blood thinners you shouldn’t take Turmeric.

You can buy tea bags with Turmeric - Pukka do them. Or you can make your own turmeric tea.

Ingredients

3 heaped tsp ground turmeric
1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
1 small orange, zest pared
honey or agave and lemon slices, to serve

Method
STEP 1
Boil 500ml water in the kettle. Put the turmeric, ginger and orange zest in to a teapot or jug. Pour over the boiling water and allow to infuse for around 5 mins.

STEP 2
Strain through a sieve or tea strainer into two cups, add a slice of lemon and sweeten with honey or agave, if you like.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2019

Thank you ladies looks like they’ll be worth a try. I’m a bit worried about them upsetting my stomach though. In reading up about it, it seems there are different ones to try if they do cause problems, can’t remember the names now.

I started taking them a couple of years ago to help me sleep.

There are different types of magnesium but the glycinate is best for sleep

I also used to put Epsom salts in the bath as they are magnesium sulphate

I was doing this for a few months when I had to have a blood test - for something unrelated. When I got the results it said my magnesium levels were higher than normal!

I stopped taking them. However, I have recently been having leg aches and pains so may go back to the Epsom salts. Not sure what is best to take though, tablet wise.

I take one about 90 minutes before bed time, I do think they have helped my sleep. I get the ones that dissolve in water, from SuperDrug.

GrannyGravy13

Have been taking these since June, I think they are helping

I’ve started taking the same ones! The night-time leg cramps have definitely improved.

Yes, I do and have been taking a magnesium supplement regularly lately.

Magnesium is a muscle relaxant and eases cramp.
It also helps if you tend to get constipated.

I take Bioglan tablets.

I was told I need to take Magnesium Glycinate, I find they help with restless legs but recently seemed to have stopped helping me sleep. So I have started taking breaks using them.
The Turmeric tablets have been brilliant, been taking them for about 3-4 months joint pain in my fingers has disappeared and knees much better. Would recommend them.

I’ve been taking magnesium for 3 months. I’ve noticed I’m not as achy as usual but maybe it’s down to starting in the summer months. Winter will let me know if it lasts.

I use Magnesium Citrate gummies - they have a lovely taste and it cuts down on the number of things I have to swallow (you chew them). Amazon stock them.

I might give this a go, suffer from cramps, especially in my feet.
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I benefitted from muscle pain and cramps disappearing. Stopped taking them as they caused loose stools

Oooh, I've just ordered some Tumeric for joints. Can I take both I wonder?

I take them for muscle aches and preventing cramp. Definitely works for me.

Have been taking these since June, I think they are helping