Very good information about magnesium.

On occasion i will have oatmeal with molasses and have noticed an increased energy and alertness associated with this diet that i formerly believed to be the increased iron. I will try to include even more of these magnesium rich foods in the next few weeks to test this theory.

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I predict that fully 40% of patients will respond, at least initially!

@Dr. harinder grewal Magnesium is used in obstetrics to treat two conditions, Preterm labor ( a tocolytic) that relaxes the smooth muscle of the uterus and for Preeclampsia to prevent seizures. While it has a transient effect on lowering BP it is NOT used as an antihypertensive in obstetrics – but, it is a great mineral used in OB since the 1800’s!

I recently read an article about Ayurvedic detoxing: Epsom salt baths figure into it. Who can argue with an ancient Indian medical system? Also advised: brushing teeth with a little magnesium oil squirted on toothbrush.

Curiously, I’m on topirimate and because it significantly alters citrate levels in the urine I developed a renal stone. Obviously, not desiring a repeat episode I began citrate supplementation and because I am also on a PPI I used Magnesium Citrate. Great combo and subjectively I’ve never had another stone in 4 years and do feel much better overall. J. Tucker Neilson, MD, FACP

As a Naturopath in Australia I have been prescribing magnesium to my patients for 25 years… Drs are a little slow on the uptake, but glad you are catching on ! great read, thank you

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I suggest eat well and you don’t need supplements.