Posted by LOOPS on November 13, 2006, at 7:40:28
In reply to Re: Magnesium for depression tealady » LOOPS, posted by tealady on November 13, 2006, at 3:09:29
Hi tealady -
I also made up my own solution with the chloride form - it said to dilute the 30g packet in a litre of water, but instead I diluted it in a small amount of water and put into a dropper bottle. Then I just measured out a few of these drops when needed. It worked quite well but I could never really be sure of the amount I was getting as - get this - it was UNMARKED on the packet from the pharmacy - no concentration - zip.
I also bought the Trace Minerals research drops which I think I've found more potent than taking pills. Obviously you get less overall magnesium, but it seems to have a bigger impact somehow. The bottle seems to last forever also. I suppose it is more like drinking high Mg water if you add it to your tea etc. Also with this route it is easier to avoid taking too much at once and getting the runs.
I hope you get hold of some soon. Right now I'm still doing the several days taking both Mg + Ca, then a day or so of just Mg. I do think it's true that Ca can build up in the body, even if Mg is taken alongside (although much less if Mg is absorbed), but it is also needed (for me). Seems I build up my Ca then get rid of any excess with a day of just Mg.
I was wondering at one point if I should just ditch them both, or just take a little Mg - but I would not like to end up back on sleeping pills and feeling like I can't just sit down and read a book etc. I think my neurotic family are all low in magnesium too. And none of them smoke or drink, so it would be unwise to stop I think.
Loops
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