A DEFICIENCY IN THIS CRITICAL nutrient makes you twice as likely to die as other people, according to a study published in The Journal of Intensive Care Medicine.(i) It also accounts for a long list of symptoms and diseases — which are easily helped and often cured by adding this nutrient. In fact, in my practice, this nutrient is one of my secret weapons against illness. Yet up to half of Americans are deficient in this nutrient and don’t know it.
I’m talking about magnesium.
It is an antidote to stress, the most powerful relaxation mineral available, and it can help improve your sleep.
I find it very funny that more doctors aren’t clued in to the benefits of magnesium, because we use it all the time in conventional medicine. But we never stop to think about why or how important it is to our general health or why it helps our bodies function better.
I remember using magnesium when I worked in the emergency room. It was a critical “medication” on the crash cart. If someone was dying of a life-threatening arrhythmia (or irregular heart beat), we used intravenous magnesium. If someone was constipated or needed to prepare for colonoscopy, we gave them milk of magnesia or a green bottle of liquid magnesium citrate, which emptied their bowels. If pregnant women came in with pre-term labor, or high blood pressure of pregnancy (pre-eclampsia) or seizures, we gave them continuous high doses of intravenous magnesium.
But you don’t have to be in the hospital to benefit from getting more magnesium. You can start taking regular magnesium supplementation today and see results.
The Relaxation Mineral
Think of magnesium as the relaxation mineral. Anything that is tight, irritable, crampy, and stiff — whether it is a body part or an even a mood — is a sign of magnesium deficiency.
This critical mineral is actually responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions and is found in all of your tissues — but mainly in your bones, muscles, and brain. You must have it for your cells to make energy, for many different chemical pumps to work, to stabilize membranes, and to help muscles relax.
When was the last time you had a good dose of seaweed, nuts, greens, and beans? If you are like most Americans, your nut consumption mostly comes from peanut butter.
That is why the list of conditions that are found related to magnesium deficiency is so long. In fact, there are over 3,500 medical references on magnesium deficiency!
Even so, this mineral is mostly ignored because it is not a drug, even though it is MORE powerful than drugs in many cases. That’s why we use it in the hospital for life-threatening and emergency situations like seizures and heart failure.
You might be magnesium deficient if you have any of the following symptoms:
- Muscle cramps or twitches
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Sensitivity to loud noises
- Anxiety
- Autism
- ADD
- Palpitations
- Angina
- Constipation
- Anal spasms
- Headaches
- Migraines
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic fatigue
- Asthma
- Kidney stones
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Osteoporosis
- High blood pressure
- PMS
- Menstrual cramps
- Irritable bladder
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Reflux
- Trouble swallowing
Magnesium deficiency has even has been linked to inflammation in the body and higher CRP levels.
In our society, magnesium deficiency is a huge problem. By conservative standards of measurement (blood, or serum, magnesium levels), 65 percent of people admitted to the intensive care unit — and about 15 percent of the general population — have magnesium deficiency.
But this seriously underestimates the problem, because a serum magnesium level is the LEAST sensitive way to detect a drop in your total body magnesium level. So rates of magnesium deficiency could be even higher!
The reason we are so deficient is simple: Many of us eat a diet that contains practically no magnesium — a highly-processed, refined diet that is based mostly on white flour, meat, and dairy (all of which have no magnesium).
When was the last time you had a good dose of sea vegetables (seaweed), nuts, greens, and beans? If you are like most Americans, your nut consumption mostly comes from peanut butter, and mostly in chocolate peanut butter cups.
Much of modern life conspires to help us lose what little magnesium we do get in our diet. Magnesium levels are decreased by excess alcohol, salt, coffee, phosphoric acid in colas, profuse sweating, prolonged or intense stress, chronic diarrhea, excessive menstruation, diuretics (water pills), antibiotics and other drugs, and some intestinal parasites. In fact, in one study in Kosovo, people under chronic war stress lost large amounts of magnesium in their urine.
This is all further complicated by the fact that magnesium is often poorly absorbed and easily lost from our bodies. To properly absorb magnesium we need a lot of it in our diet, plus enough vitamin B6, vitamin D, and selenium to get the job done.
A recent scientific review of magnesium concluded, “It is highly regrettable that the deficiency of such an inexpensive, low-toxicity nutrient results in diseases that cause incalculable suffering and expense throughout the world.” (ii) I couldn’t’ have said it better myself.
It is difficult to measure and hard to study, but magnesium deficiency accounts for untold suffering — and is simple to correct. So if you suffer from any of the symptoms I mentioned or have any of the diseases I noted, don’t worry — it is an easy fix!! Here’s how.
Stop Draining Your Body of Magnesium
- Limit coffee, colas, salt, sugar, and alcohol
- Learn how to practice active relaxation
- Check with your doctor if your medication is causing magnesium loss (many high blood pressure drugs or diuretics cause loss of magnesium)
Eat Foods High in Magnesium
Include the following in your diet as often as you can:
Kelp, wheat bran, wheat germ, almonds, cashews, buckwheat, brazil nuts, dulse, filberts, millet, pecans, walnuts, rye, tofu, soy beans, brown rice, figs, dates, collard greens, shrimp, avocado, parsley, beans, barley, dandelion greens, and garlic
Take Magnesium Supplements
- The RDA (the minimum amount needed) for magnesium is about 300 mg a day. Most of us get far less than 200 mg.
- Some may need much more depending on their condition.
- Most people benefit from 400 to 1,000 mg a day.
- The most absorbable forms are magnesium citrate, glycinate taurate, or aspartate, although magnesium bound to Kreb cycle chelates (malate, succinate, fumarate) are also good.
- Avoid magnesium carbonate, sulfate, gluconate, and oxide. They are poorly absorbed (and the cheapest and most common forms found in supplements).
- Side effects from too much magnesium include diarrhea, which can be avoided if you switch to magnesium glycinate.
- Most minerals are best taken as a team with other minerals in a multi-mineral formula.
- Taking a hot bath with Epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) is a good way to absorb and get much needed magnesium.
People with kidney disease or severe heart disease should take magnesium only under a doctor’s supervision.
So if you’re coping with the symptoms here, relax! Magnesium is truly a miracle mineral. It is essential for lifelong vibrant health.
Now I’d like to hear from you…
Do you suffer from any of the symptoms I’ve mentioned?
Do you currently take a magnesium supplement? What results have you noticed?
Which of the tips mentioned above do you plan to try?
Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
To your good health,
Mark Hyman, MD
References
(i) Tong, GM and RK Rude. 2005. Magnesium deficiency in critical illness. J Intensive Care Med 20 (1):3-17. Review.
(ii) S. Johnson. 2001. The multifaceted and widespread pathology of magnesium deficiency. Med Hypotheses 56(2): 163-70
Thanks for the great articles. I’ve been taking magnesium glycinate since it was recommended to me about 1 1/2 years ago by my nutritionist at Nutritional Weight & Wellness in St. Paul, MN. Before starting it, sleep was a real problem for me. Several nights each week I’d either lie awake until the middle of the night, or fall asleep only to wake up in the wee hours of the morning, so I’d get 3 or 4 hours sleep. At least 1 or 2 nights each month (no particular pattern) I would get no sleep at all. I am 10+ years post-menopause. Since starting 400 mg of mag. glycinate every night before bed, I sleep like a baby every night!
I recently heard that Magnesium oil is a better method of absorption? Is this true?
Thank you for the article. I have been taking a magnesium supplement for some time, not realizing it was the wrong form (magnesium oxide) and under dosing at the same time. I suffer from migranes & was hoping magnesium might help with this problem. I also don’t sleep very well & have Restless leg syndrome. I will be looking for magnesium citrate or one of the other forms you mentioned. I will also try upping the dose to at least 400 mg daily. I do eat a lot of magnesium rich food, especially nuts & beans, also green vegetables. Thanks again for this helpful information.
Hi,
Can you talk about magnesium and calcium? I know there is supposed to be a certain ratio – can you take more magnesium than calcium? How much is recommended of each for an adult female? Do you have to take it at the same time? I was sleeping great taking 600 mg of magnesium glycinate, then my naturopath added calcium citrate at a 1:1 ratio and I have been having really weird dreams and not sleeping as well.
Thanks
I sneak dulce and kombu into movie theatres to snack on. It’s easy to smuggle in
I have wondered what I am deficient of as I have trouble focusing on things. In this I mean I can feel my eyes sort of quiver and second or two before I can focus in on things. I will take my mag. sup and see if I notice a difference. I would like to find a doctor that would check mineral and vit. levels to determine imbalances…without costing and arm or a leg.
Is it okay to take a magnesium supplement when I am nursing? Is it okay for my six-year-old and teenagers to take a magnesium supplement too?
Found this very interesting and would like to try taking. Only thing they found deficient in my blood test was Vitamin D so I am taking Vitamin D now and wondering if I can still take a supplement of magnesium without any harmful effects?
I was having over 3,000 pvc’s (premature ventricular contractions) a day and had very sensitive hearing. When I asked my cardiologist what he could tell me about the benefits of magnesium he told me he had never heard of a link between heart problems and magnesium deficiency. I started taking magnesium glycinate anyway and the pvc’s completely went away! Its hard to trust your doctors when they dont know how important vitamins and minerals are to your health. Now I am a huge magnesium advoate and I tell eveyone that they should be taking it!
I had mold exposure from leaking plumbing & ended up with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity & MOST INTOLERABLE Restless Leg Syndrome. Ultra Mag will stop the RLS in minutes. I normally take 1000 C with 200 Ultra Mag 3-4 times a day to control the RLS. I do drink 1 weak cup of coffee in the A.M. BUT have recently started DIZZINESS upon standing. DO YOU THINK POTASIUM COULD STOP THE DIZZINESS? Thank you for your time & consideration.
Thank you for your message and your interest in Dr. Hyman’s work. Your question and constellation of symptoms represents a complex medical condition. Questions regarding conditions like these cannot be answered in a responsible manner via the Internet.
If you would like information on becoming a patient at The UltraWellness Center please see “How to Become a Patient” at http://www.ultrawellnesscenter.com. That site is designed to give prospective patients a comprehensive source of information about The UltraWellness Center. You may also feel free to call The UltraWellness Center at (413) 637 9991.
Thank you for your message and your interest in Dr. Hyman’s work. There is no conflict between the two supplements.
Wishing You the Best of Health!
Thank you for your message and your interest in Dr. Hyman’s work. It would be best to run these questions by your physicians.
Wishing You the Best of Health!
Thank you for your message and your interest in Dr. Hyman’s work. We are not sure if it is, we will post your comment and see if anyone has had experience with the oil.
Wishing You the Best of Health!
I have been having headaches and all over pain for 10 years and I have seen every kind of doctor with no end in sight. A friend sent me a link to your sight and everything makes sense. I am tired of doctors throwing pills down my throat and just getting worse.
I have ms, wondering if it is safe to use magnesiun citrate
Hi Carla, thank you for your interest in Dr. Hyman’s website and for your comment. We cannot prescribe supplements on the Internet, please review this question with your doctor to see if there is any reason you cannot take magnesium citrate.
Here are a couple of articles that might be of interest to you:
http://drhyman.com/is-there-a-cure-for-autoimmune-disease-2435/
http://drhyman.com/how-to-stop-attacking-yourself-9-steps-to-heal-autoimmune-disease-1778/
If you find these articles of help, please search on auto-immune disease on the website for more articles on this topic.
Wishing You the Best of Health!
I have had A-fib for 8 yrs. Recently had arrhythmia for 3 months that did not leave me. Cardioversion did not work for me so cardioligist put me on TIKOSYN, a heart rhythm drug. (I also take PRADAXA) Just started 2 weeks ago after spending 3 1/2 days in the hospital to get started on the TIKOSYN. Dr also put me on 400mg IC MAGNESIUM OXIDE three times a day (1200 mg). I am itching a lot, and have a rash. I feel that this is from the magnesium. Can you comment on this? What should I do?
Hi Lou, you may be having an allegic reaction but we cannot offer medical advise over the Internet. Please consult with your doctor about this or if you are interested in seeing someone at the Ultrawellness Center you can call (413) 637 9991.
Wishing You the Best of Health!
Can I take magnesium with super b complex at the same time?
Hello! I’ve been having terrible anxiety, shakiness, muscle spasms that only got worse from taking a lot of Vitamin D (Too much Vitamin D depletes Magnesium.) I took 200 mcg of Selenium for a few days in order to absorb the magnesium I was taking and everything got much worse! Apparently the Selenium increases T4 to T3 thyroid conversion, and being low in Magnesium means youre low in T4 already. Should I just lower the dose of Selenium next time? I know its a complicated question but I dont know where else to find help right now!
About 3 years ago my physiotherapist recommended Magnesium Glycinate in 50mg increments building up to my tolerance level (as described above, your body tells you when you’ve reached your dosage). I was having excruciating muscle contractions in my neck and shoulders and weekly severe migraines. Magnesium has eliminated the contractions and reduced the frequency and severity of the migraines. I had also been suffering from IBS which has also been helped, somewhat.
In the last year, my chronic insomnia has been getting worse and I’ve also been experiencing heart palpitations both due to Hypothyroidism. i did some research and decided to add a dose of Magnesium Citrate dissolved in water at bedtime. It has done wonders for me.
Thank you for this thorough article which I have printed out. I suffer from leg cramps that are excruciatingly painful. When the pains waken me at night, I walk around the room trying to find relief. I finally discovered magnesium. When I have such an attack, I pop a couple of pills down and they seem to help. The previous pill was a mixture of Zinc and something else which I have forgotten. Now, I take 225 mg of magnesium oxide in the morning and 250 mg at night. Though you said it improves sleep, am not sure I am getting that benefit or whether my having to get up in the middle of the night 2 or 3 times to go to the bathroom is or is not related to this. I’ve learned from your article magnesium citrate is easier to absorb, but is it more expensive? Your excellent article also says vitamin B6, Vitamin D and selenium help with magnesium oxide absorption. I take of 19 mg, 3,200 IU and 70mcg in the listed order in a mixture of pills. I also drink 2 cups of coffee, 1 cup of green tea,( no colas ever), medium on salt, bowl of Fiber One, figs, almonds, walnuts, raisins, banana, apple daily with Tofu and beans and green vegetables,also.
I also have an unaccounted for rash down the shin and ankles of my left leg
which will not go away. Could it be due to the increased magnesium I have
started taking the last month or two?
Hi My family and I have been reading and following your book for the last several years. We appreciate all of your advice. Last weekend my son got married and was getting nervous before the ceremony. He came to me and asked if I had magnesium and of course I did—I use it for sleep—I gave him 400 mg and he was able to relax and enjoy the day. We really your book Ultramind as several in the family have Bipolar and ADD.
Thanks again,
Carol
I have been taking 500 mg of magnesium oxide daily—should i switch to the magnesium citrate
Hi, This is a wonderful article!! Thank you Doctor for helping open up people’s eyes to this wonderful supplement. I’ve had breast cancer, and an auto accident, which left my body almost lifeless, got fibromyalgia and didn’t have much energy and I researched what would help my problems and it was magnesium, magnesium and magnesium, I can’t live without it and it improved everything in my body. I take 1000mg of magnesium malate + 600 mg of calcium (the right absorbable kind) and I take them daily. Magnesium also helped reduce my sweet tooth to ZERO. What a wonderful thing! It truely have saved my life from agony.
Thank You Doctor for caring and supplying these wonderful emails, I really look forward to reading every one of them and I forward them too all my family and friends.
Pennie
I plan to begin supplementing with magnesium glycerinate or citrate. You have probably solved the reason for my irregular sleep patterns.
I am an avid reader and read in numerous places in books and online including the above article “People with kidney disease or severe heart disease should take magnesium only under a doctor’s supervision. could you elaborate on that? If all of us are deficient in magnesium what in magnesium is contraindicated that it would a person with kidney and severe heart disease or closely supervised by a medical doctor?
I strained a back muscle helping a coworker lift a heavy table. I was having painful spasms and trouble standing up straight to walk. I remembered that magnesium will relax your muscles and took 2 – 300 mg. before bed. When I woke up in the morning I had no pain, stiffness or muscle spasms at all. It was just completely gone. Magnesium is a wonder supplement!
My massage therapist first put me onto magnesium in a spray form to rub into sore muscles, it works like magic. My husband and I also take magnesium powder and the relief he gets from sore muscles is unbelievable. A friends son was taking a large amount of nurofen daily to try and cope with migranes, we put him onto magnesium powder and his migranes have stopped.
I believe the transdermal form of magnesium such as the oil or the Magnesium Chloride Flakes you put in water to soak your feet are extremely effective. I use it in conjunction with oral supplements. With the transdermal the digestive tract is completely avoided so there’s no laxative effect that you get when you take oral pills. This is very safe and the body takes what it needs with no risk of too much.
Regarding testing for accurate magnesium levels: the standard serum test most often used for testing magnesium levels is basically useless for determining a deficiency.Intracellular Magnesium Levels are being shown to be the only clinically significant measure of magnesium deficiency. The `Sublingual epithelial cell’ magnesium test is painless, accurate and is INFINITELY more accurate than a blood test for magnesium when determining clinically significant amounts of magnesium in the body. The test takes a sample of the cells from
underneath your tongue and checks. I think in most cases a test isn’t really necessary and one can judge by symptoms and the alleviation of them once the protocol is established. STudies are showing like 80% of the population are magnesium deficient. Sodas, coffee, alcohol greatly depletes mag.
I’ve personally experience radical benefits from using mag. I’m considerably less jumpy or anxious…not sweating the small stuff. As another poster commented…alleviation from my PVC -Premature ventricular contraction..feeling like your heart is skipping a beat ..then forcefully beating… and as magnesium effects all electrical activity in the body….It has been a cure for me with my seizures.
Yes. Taking a magnesium supplement while nursing is actually recommended. A great resource is Dr. Carolyn Dean’s book, The Magnesium Miracle.
thanks Dr. Hyman for your information. I have suffered from headaches all my life since i was around twelve years old. I want to enjoy life without the fear of getting a headache. I will try to find out on my own what could be causing these headaches or migranes. I am not sure where to start .
I have been suffering from multiple PVCs and PACs since giving birth to my first son 6 years ago. They have come and gone over time but got really bad again recently. My electrophysiologist suggested a calcium channel blocker, verapamil, but I was reluctant to take it. After a lot of research, I decided to try magnesium citrate in a powder form. I started it about 5 days ago, and my heart palpatations are virtually gone! I am hoping and praying this is not coincidental. One article I read even claimed that magnesium is nature’s calcium channel blocker so my EP was right, but I just wasn’t ready for medicine yet.
I am wondering though….how do I know I am keeping the ratio between calcium and magnesium balanced when not all of it is coming from supplements? I do not take any calcium supplements, but do love to consume low fat dairy products and I am taking about 200 mg of mag citrate total daily in a divided dose every 12 hrs in addition to eating spinach or green collards daily (not a fan of nuts). Thank you!
Laura,
In order for a pharmaceutical company to sell and patent a “medicine” /drug like verapamil it has to create this synthetic compound…it’s man-made and not a natural compound like magnesium which can’t be patented. A synthetic pharmaceutical maybe beneficial to help alleviate symptoms but it inevitably causes side effects over time as the body reacts to a substance that isn’t natural to it. A pharmaceutical never cures…it only addresses the symptoms. Taking the magnesium is probably actually addressing the cause of your palpitations.
Best to you.
Dear Stephanie,
Assuming the B Complex vitamin you are taking does not contain additional magnesium, yes.
Wishing You Good Health!
Hi John!
Thanks for writing in re: mineral balancing. We would love to provide you with the best service, To do that we would suggest you see a trained Functional Med practitioner who can offer you personalized advice in person. To locate a practitioner of functional medicine in your area see the “Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner” link at the Institute of Functional Medicine’s website. Here you will find a place to enter your zip code and look for practitioner’s in your area that have completed the institute’s five-day training course in functional medicine. Understand that not all of the doctors listed here will fit your particular needs. Many different medical professionals complete this training, and you will have to do additional research on your own regarding a particular practitioner’s approach and whether or not it fits your specific medical requirements. This may include calling the practioner’s office, visiting his or her website, and/or scheduling a consultation
In good health
In short, magnesium is an electrolyte and works in concert with other electrolytes such as sodium, potassium etc. which also play influential roles in maintaining a properly functioning heart. The kidney regulates the blood levels of these lytes and so people need to be sensitive to the health of these organs before making stark changes. Therefore we highly suggest you (or someone) seek the attention of their Functional Med practitioner or physician before starting or stopping any new health plan.
To locate a practitioner of functional medicine in your area see the “Find a Functional Medicine Practitioner” link at the Institute of Functional Medicine’s website. Here you will find a place to enter your zip code and look for practitioner’s in your area that have completed the institute’s five-day training course in functional medicine. Understand that not all of the doctors listed here will fit your particular needs. Many different medical professionals complete this training, and you will have to do additional research on your own regarding a particular practitioner’s approach and whether or not it fits your specific medical requirements. This may include calling the practioner’s office, visiting his or her website, and/or scheduling a consultation
In good health
Hi Alice,
Thank you for sharing your health story. How is the rash? The bathroom stops are a pain, we feel for you! We suggest you cut off from all liquids 3 hours before bed. take magnesium citrate if possible (http://store.drhyman.com/Store/Show/SearchResults/796). The caffeine from the coffee has a stronger effect on your nervous sytem and your liver than the green tea. How would it be for you to drink green tea only? This would probably be a big help. Also, the rash might be a sign of unchecked food allergies- usually gluten is a good palce to start investigating. Have you ever done an elimination diet? Giving your body a break from some of the top allergens such as gluten, dairy, soy, corn, yeast is a huge step in the direction towards healing. Check out: http://store.ultrasimplediet.com/ This program walks you through a complete elimination diet. It sounds like you might be a great candidate for it! In the meantime, I wonder what would happen if you limited sugar intake. And remember sugar is not just in candy but in breads, cereals, fruits, starchy vegetables, dairy etc. In some cases people cant tolerate what others would deem as normal amounts of sugars (carbohydrates) or what they used to have been able to. It might be good to reduce refined carbohydrates and all processed foods for now and see how that helps your symptoms. Do you think you can start with this?
In good health
Hi Laura,
Sounds like you are safe… It is a great idea to get your calcium from food- especially dark leafy greens, sesame seeds and tahini and sardines/salmon with bones. The dairy is fine if you tolerate it and it is organic and from grassfed milk!
In good health
I didn’t read everyone’s posts so I don’t know if anyone already addressed the impact of magnesium on epilepsy. From my on line research I have discovered that a hallmark of all people suffering with a seizure disorder is Magnesium deficiency. Back in March I was overdosed by my neurologist with Vitamin D2 in his attempt to expedite my serum levels to strengthen my bones, (which I contested as being out of his realm but conceded anyway). Vitamin D and Magnesium are co-factors(they bind to each other in the blood) Hence High Vitamin D levels effectively locks up a lot of serum magnesium preventing it from acting in its usual role as a regulator of normal neuron transmission in the brain. I had a massive seizure and became hopelessly depressed as the last one was 13 years ago. I thought my daily anti-epilepsy drugs( Lamictal) were too potent to be negated under all circumstances. Low serum Magnesium is evidently an exception.
Without getting into further detail, I discovered Liquid Magnesium (Angstrom Mag,9000 from Healthshop 101.com). I’m winning my lifelong battle with seizures. My depression went away within a couple of days. ALL of my residual symptoms of epilepsy and post craniotomy phenomena like foot twitches disappeared. I’m reducing my medication. That being said, if you have seizures, consider taking Magnesium. You have to experiment with everything from Epsom Salt to trans-dermal Magnesium oils to liquid angstrom Magnesium to determine which combination is the best for yourself. I take 2 tablespoons of Angstrom Magnesium 9000 in a little orange juice every day. Along with that I’d recommend you take a Vitamin B6 tablet once a day. Say goodbye to your suffering. (=:
Thank you Dr. Hyman for your informative website!
I am on Carbamazepine for Bi-Polar disorder and am very low in Sodium. Do you have any suggestions to help this problem. I was told not to drink too much water, which I know I need.
I also have fibromyalgia and after reading your information on magenisium I realized I am taking the wrong kind. I just ordered your cal/mag supplement. Thanks again!
Hi Marie,
Thank you for your interest in dr Hyman’s work. We cannot give you the proper care you need via the internet but do hope you receive the attention you need from a qualified practitioner soon. To locate a doctor who practices functional medicine like Dr. Hyman, go to http://www.functionalmedicine.org and scroll down to where it says “locate a practitiner” and enter your zip. Progress accordingly from there. Glad you ordered the proper form of magnesium! Hope it all works out for you!
In good health,
Lizzy
Hi, I take Natural Calm and it helps with chronic constipation due to my hypothyroidism and redundant colon. However 1000mg per day of Natural Calm may be too much??? Are there side effects from taking too much of this product and does it interfere with Synthroid absorption? Please comment! Thank you.
Hi mary jane,
Thank you for writingin re: MG- if you are running to the bathroom too often, cut back and taper down till you find a happy medium. Or switch to the glycinate form of magnesium.
In good health,
Lizzy