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like gibson's west coast, or ucluelet west coast? i'm in on-scario

you might be able to find an AOR supplier near you... their magnesium product is mag malate (as opposed to mag glycinate). found this comparison:

Glycinate Benefits
This form of magnesium is less disruptive on the bowels than magnesium chloride, citrate and sulfate, which can cause diarrhea. Aside from these considerations, magnesium glycinate is five times easier for the body to absorb than magnesium oxide.
Individuals suffering from malabsorption conditions like celiac and Crohn's disease will benefit from this form of magnesium. Older people, who are usually prone to magnesium deficiency, also benefit.

Malate Benefits
The malate form of magnesium is derived from malic acid, which plays a key role in energy production. Not surprisingly, magnesium malate will benefit individuals such as athletes, who would like to maximize their energy production, as well as those with musculoskeletal problems like fibromyalgia. People suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome or other circulatory and respiratory problems may benefit as well.

my mag glycinate product is by kirkman labs. don't know if they sell in BC though.

you might be able to find an AOR supplier near you... their magnesium product is mag malate (as opposed to mag glycinate). found this comparison:

Glycinate Benefits
This form of magnesium is less disruptive on the bowels than magnesium chloride, citrate and sulfate, which can cause diarrhea. Aside from these considerations, magnesium glycinate is five times easier for the body to absorb than magnesium oxide.
Individuals suffering from malabsorption conditions like celiac and Crohn's disease will benefit from this form of magnesium. Older people, who are usually prone to magnesium deficiency, also benefit.

Malate Benefits
The malate form of magnesium is derived from malic acid, which plays a key role in energy production. Not surprisingly, magnesium malate will benefit individuals such as athletes, who would like to maximize their energy production, as well as those with musculoskeletal problems like fibromyalgia. People suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome or other circulatory and respiratory problems may benefit as well.

my mag glycinate product is by kirkman labs. don't know if they sell in BC though.

Hi Desmalia,

I just came back to your post and reread it. Were you confusing what I said about Bicarbonate of Soda with Epsom salts? Bicarb is sodium hydrogen carbonate with the formula NaHCO3. Epsom salts are magnesium sulphate with the formula MgSO4. My suggestion was to drink a level teaspoon of Bicarbonate of Soda twice a day. By all means use the Epsom salts for a footbath. I haven't tried doing that.

Regards

glad you found it! due to better absorption, less is more with mag glycinate/malate forms compared to mag oxide. you may not have to take so many pills. fyi i have found it pretty easy to take TOO MUCH magnesium glycinate without any GI symptoms whatever, and feel some muscle weakening. it's a fine balance - go by how you feel. what product have you got exactly? can you provide a link at all? i'd be curious to check it out.

Hi Desmalia,

Your neck tightness and fatigue are issues many of us can identify with. I've managed to get mine well under control following the path I described earlier on this thread.

May I ask if your tongue is clear or heavily coated and do you have a constant metallic taste that makes food and drink taste less than perfect?

Regards

oh wow, it really makes me wonder what manufacturers are thinking, making 50mg potassium supplements!

according to nutritiondata, 1c boiled spinach gets you about 840mg potassium. so about 4 cups a day would get you up into the right range.. LOL as if!
spinach - http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/veg ... cts/2926/2

chard's 960mg K in 1c, boiled... crimini mushrooms get you ~325mg (1c raw, sliced)

when i scroll down world healthiest's food sources list and look for the high numbers in the by weight column, things like lima beans, papaya, canteloupe, kidney beans, lentils, avocados - those all stand out too...:
http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?dbid ... oodsources

at the very least you have a tasty experiment ahead (and hopefully if needed you can also find something over the counter at the pharmacy)