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There is some discussion and a link (provided by scuba)  on another thread about magnesium supplementation and how it can counter some side effects of TKi therapies. I thought I would start a new thread about this here and share another link to the nutritional magnesium association http://www.nutritionalmagnesium.org which might help those who want to try adding this mineral to their diet.

I have also included Scuba's link here: https://www.amazon.com/Cardiovascular-Research-Magnesium-Taurate-Capsule

 

Sandy

 

Adding to this thread on Magnesium. There are several different forms of Magnesium and are absorbed differently by the body.

Below is a link describing each one and what form is best to take depending on need:

https://drnibber.com/understanding-different-types-of-magnesium/

I take Magnesium Taurate because it is easily absorbed by the body and releases taurine which is important for the heart.

https://www.austinchronicle.com/columns/2006-01-27/329491/

Magnesium citrate is another good form of Magnesium that I take sometimes.

Magnesium oxide is least bio-available (you have to take a lot of it) and tends to move through the colon easily. It is this form which leads to diarrhea in high doses and is used in laxatives. I stay away from it for that reason. It is also the form you tend to see on store shelves. Read the label closely so you don't buy the wrong magnesium.

I typically take 250 - 500 per day split between morning and evening. Magnesium is a great sleep aid when taken just before bed time. Taken first thing in the morning, magnesium reduces heart stress (and lowers heart attack risk): I also take it on an empty stomach so it doesn't interfere with other nutrients.

http://drsircus.com/cardiovascular/magnesium-the-ultimate-heart-medicine/

As TKI's deplete the body of magnesium more than normal  - I wonder why oncologists don't recommend magnesium to their patients along with their TKI. My doctor suggest that I do and that's when I began to take it.

 

 

Hi Scuba!Today I bought magnisium citrate.I have ibs.Do you know if this form of magnisium can affect my ibs?