Re: MAGNESIUM - Important read

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I wish more people would be concerned about their magnesium levels. They need to

be at the top of the range. But the most important thing to remember is that

their potassium has also got to be at the top of the range. If your magnesium is

at the top and your potassium is NOT, than the magnesium won't work well in your

system. Magnesium needs potassium to do the trick. And it's the one way to

maintain low blood pressure.

Cheers,

JOT

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Hi JOT, Have you get references to an article on this? I've got high BP, taking magensium does help a bit, but as I've got low in range potassium probably due to diuretic that GP is reluctant to change- I would like to push for a change to a potassium sparing diuretic, so need some ammunition! > thyroid treatment > From: jitterjotter@...> Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:18:54 +0000> Subject: Re: MAGNESIUM - Important read> > > > I wish more people would be concerned about their magnesium levels. They need to be at the top of the range. But the most important thing to remember is that their potassium has also got to be at the top of the range. If your magnesium is at the top and your potassium is NOT, than the magnesium won't work well in your system. Magnesium needs potassium to do the trick. And it's the one way to maintain low blood pressure.> > Cheers,> JOT> > > > ------------------------------------> > TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication.> >

[Guest guest]

Hi there

Yes agreed - I was so low on magnesium I was in a hell of a state with my muscles - they were behaving the exact opposite to what they should have been doing i.e. in the relaxed mode when they should have been taut and in the taut mode when they should have been relaxed - hence I was dislocating and tendons and ligaments splitting etc. - nightmare.

It is an important mineral but make sure if it is taken over a long period of time 2: 1 calcium/magnesium - although I find I can't tolerate too much calcium which makes me realise that my levels of calcium are at the high end because I am laying down calcium - because there is not enough magnesium to dilute it.

Best wishes

Mandy

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Hi ,

You may not be aware but it is the kidneys that control the blood pressure - so keep your kidneys happy.

Also magnesium is a blood thinner which in itself is a good thing but you must remember that it will increase the volume of your blood which could raise your blood pressure initially until the body can cope.

http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium/

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/1998/08/980824071607.htm

http://highbloodpressure.about.com/od/prevention/a/magnesium.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d-deficiency/AN01925 (Vitamin D a suspect too)

http://www.highbloodpressureinfo.org/calcium-deficiency.html

Hope the above helps

best wishes

Mandy

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Hi

This might help too.

best wishes

Mandy

http://www.drug3k.com/forum1/Other-Health/Can-a-potassium-deficiency-cause-high-blood-pressure-159130.htm

http://www.healthcastle.com/potassium-high-blood-pressure.shtml

I would not take potassium unless given by a medical practitioner as it is a very dangerous component to mess around with unless you know you are deficient but this information might help you.

best wishes

Mandy

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, I take Moduretic (another name is Co-Amilozide) 50mgs

daily. This is a potassium sparing diuretic. Ask your doctor for that one.

Luv - Sheila

JOT. Have you get references to an

article on this? I've got high BP, taking magensium does help a bit, but as

I've got low in range potassium probably due to diuretic that GP is reluctant

to change- I would like to push for a change to a potassium sparing diuretic,

so need some ammunition!

[Guest guest]

This is my bible book on magnesium:

http://www.amazon.com/Magnesium-Factor-Mildred-Seelig/dp/1583331565/ref=sr_1_1?s\

=books & ie=UTF8 & qid=1297441053 & sr=1-1

You'll learn a great deal here....this book has saved many lives....

Cheers,

JOT

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Or this one

The Miracle of Magnesium: The Essential Nutrient That Works Wonders for Your Health and Energy by Carolyn Dean

[Guest guest]

Hi Mandy Jot all - two questions please -If I take 4 Nax a day does that

contain enough Magnesium for my needs ? How to balance sodium and potassium .

Is it low sodium and high potassium ? And what about taking celtic and Himalayan

salt ? Thanks

[Guest guest]

Hi :

Brownstein has a nice little read about hypertension, salt, blood pressure

.....This is one of the reasons most of us take celtic sea salt everyday.

This may answer some of your questions.

http://www.celticseasalt.com/Salt_Your_Way_To_Health-W227C351.aspx

Cheers,

JOT

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Hi Mandy, Thanks for that. I'ts interesting that if too much potassium is so dangerous then why is 50% of Tesco's low salt potassium chloride? thyroid treatment From: amanda.jennings@...Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:52:07 +0000Subject: Re: MAGNESIUM - Important read

Hi

This might help too.

best wishes

Mandy

http://www.drug3k.com/forum1/Other-Health/Can-a-potassium-deficiency-cause-high-blood-pressure-159130.htm

http://www.healthcastle.com/potassium-high-blood-pressure.shtml

I would not take potassium unless given by a medical practitioner as it is a very dangerous component to mess around with unless you know you are deficient but this information might help you.

best wishes

Mandy

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> Hi, I think if you take blood pressure pills it can be more dangerous to take

potassium supplements as it might put a strain on the kidneys. I have noticed a

good way to take potassium is to have a big helping of home made vegetable soup

every day, as it seems to have a real effect on the blood pressure and bring it

down nicely. And I eat a bowl of chopped fresh fruit for breakfast in the

mornings too instead of cereal. I have got a bag of solo salt in the pantry but

rarely use it, I don't think I understand enough about it. I need another

book!

love janet

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[Guest guest]

HI ,

I daresay that would be beneficial as potassium is an electrolyte - and obviously helps particularly with anyone taking diuretics that cause potassium loss.

What I was talking about was someone taking potassium supplements when they may not need them and upsetting their sodium/potassium levels which could in fact affect the heart.

Apparently potassium supplements do not get through to the cellular level as would foods that have potassium in them.

regards

Mandy