A question on Magnesium supplement please

[90rpm]

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[SIZE= medium]With respect to preventing muscles cramps, is any of the Magnesium compositions such as Mag. Oxide / Hydroxide etc. is considered better than the others (citrate.. etc.) ?[/SIZE]

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[Rich Gibson]

I've found that magnesium glycinate is the most effective of the various types. The primary reason for using it over others is it is less likely to have a laxative effect. I've been using it for year and have taken between 300-500 mg a day. It counters to effects of excessive calcium. http://www.livestrong.com/article/271338-what-are-the-benefits-of-magnesium-glycinate/

Rich

 

[RidingSeed]

There's basically no major difference other than a side laxative effect, but it doesn't happen very often. I consider them to be the same as I've taken several Magnesium supplements and seen almost no difference. Just take the right dose per day and you'll be fine.

 

[ambal]

Interesting, i'd have thought hydration was the best safeguard. Also whats the point of supplementing if you're not deficient?

 

[RidingSeed]

Well, he asked about Magnesium. Otherwise, hydration really is the best solution against cramps, but it can't stand on its own feet without the right dose of vitamins and a good night sleep. Many might have noticed that if you don't sleep for at least 7-8 hours, throughout the day your muscles start to randomly shake. In combination with a wrong diet, it can get really ugly and cramps will pop up randomly.

 

[alienator]

Well, he asked about Magnesium. Otherwise, hydration really is the best solution against cramps, but it can't stand on its own feet without the right dose of vitamins and a good night sleep. Many might have noticed that if you don't sleep for at least 7-8 hours, throughout the day your muscles start to randomly shake. In combination with a wrong diet, it can get really ugly and cramps will pop up randomly.  

Vitamins can't stand up against just eating properly.