Guest guest Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 ,I think that many people with C recommend/are recommended to take magnesium citrate supplements, so an implied magnesium deficiency makes logical sense if it helps with C. The only evidence I have to go on are the postings here though.AmeliaHusband UC 9 years, SCD 19 monthsLDN 3 mgTo: btvc-scd Sent: Sat, February 6, 2010 2:53:58 AMSubject: Magnesium and const. Just curious if those with c have had their magnesium tested? Can you test it? I talked with a homeopathic doc who thought that may be a problem. Maybe yeast; mAybe fungus; maybe bacteria. I meet with him on Monday. Any thoughts ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 > >> I haven't been tested specifically for a magnesium deficiency, guess I > need to ask about that [grin]. But I do supplement magnesium regularly, > and started doing this based on my doctors' recommendations, who went by > my symptoms and medical history. My body just works better when I > supplement magnesium (and other minerals like potassium and calcium). I > need the extra magnesium to help keep my muscle cramps (arms, legs, > feet) from becoming severe, but it has the benefit of helping with my > chronic C. as well.>> Not only do I supplement magnesium almost every day, but I drink an > electrolyte-boosting drink regularly, especially if my level of physical > activity and exertion is high. For example, just taking a 30-minute > walk puts me into a low-electrolyte state so I have to have a drink > ready when I return -- and if it's humid, which is most of the time here > on the Gulf Coast, I have to carry a bottle of electrolyte drink with me > or I'll be collapsed along with side of the road [sigh]. And working in > the yard means frequent breaks to guzzle electrolyte-boosting drinks!>> But, of course, that's me. Still, if you are experiencing frequent > muscle cramps, particularly in the legs, then you probably should > supplement magnesium from time to time. Doesn't have to be every day, > of course. Just enough for you to feel better. You'll know you're > getting too much magnesium when your heart rate picks up after you've > had the dose.>> Kim M.> SCD 6 years>It's VERY common for Crohn's patients, at least, to be magnesium deficient (and selenimum deficient). I can't speak about that precisely re: UC. But with Crohn's I know it pretty much goes with the disease. And, yes, muscle cramps are a common indicator of too little magnesium. I second Kim's advice. Only I need to take it regularly or my leg cramps soon return, and I fee less good, generally speaking.As with calcium, there are also better and less good magnesium forms to take. The "citrate" form of both is far more "bioavailable" than the carbonate form of both, which is/are non-organic. n-- Now available. A fine gift for cat lovers:Confessions of a Cataholic: My Life With the 10 Cats Who Caused My Addictionby n Van Tilwww.wordpowerpublishing.com ; signed copies; free shipping in U.S., reduced shipping elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 6, 2010 Report Share Posted February 6, 2010 And if one doesn't need to cure C, magnesium glycinate is the closest to bowel neutral. For some people it is bowel neutral. As with calcium, there are also better and less good magnesium forms to take. The " citrate " form of both is far more " bioavailable " than the carbonate form of both, which is/are non-organic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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