Posted by JLx on September 2, 2007, at 10:02:37
In reply to Re: What to try for depression... » JLx, posted by saturn on September 1, 2007, at 19:52:35
> >>> Magnesium has helped me a lot.
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> Hi JL. May I ask what brand, formulation and dosage of Magnesium you take?
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> Thanks...SaturnI mix it up quite a bit.
I take magnesium taurate, Cardiovascular Research brand, found at Amazon who distributes for Vitamin Shoppe. The capsules are 125 mg of magnesium; I vary but usually at least take two before bed.
I also take magnesium orotate, bulk powder from Beyond A Century. I put it into capsules myself and calculate there's about 70 mg of magnesium in each of my capsules. I take 1,2, or 3 at night when I don't take the magnesium taurate.
Sometimes I take other magnesium taurate throughtout the day, such as if I get particularly irritable. 1 or 2 capsules.
Sometimes I take 1 or a half of one, calcium/magnesium that is magnesium citrate balanced with less magnesium than calcium. That one is a local health store brand and has about 100 mg of magnesium.
I also usually use 1-2 packets of Emergen-C in the day, which has 50 mg of both calcium/magnesium in it. Emergen-C is supposed to be energizing but I find it calming.
If I am eating a lot of dairy, I take more magnesium to counteract the crazy-making effects of calcium on me.
Pumpkin seeds are one of the highest magnesium foods, and I put some in my protein shakes sometimes.
In general though, even when I think I'm getting enough magnesium through my diet, I don't feel it. I always take some supplemental magnesium.
JL
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