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What type and amount of Magnesium supplement is needed for bone health

Posted by chiefsmom @chiefsmom, Jan 14 3:45pm

I have osteoporosis and am currently taking Vitamin D with K2 and between 1000 and 1200 mg calcium either through diet or supplement. I've read that Magnesium is also needed. Does anyone take a Magnesium supplement and if so, what type and amount? Thanks.

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gently | @gently | 5 days ago
In reply to @viv1953 "@chiefsmom I'd love to know the difference in all the types of magnesium and which is..." + (show)
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@chiefsmom I'd love to know the difference in all the types of magnesium and which is most appropriate for osteoporosis.

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@viv1953,
magnesium is a reactive mineral. We bind it to something else (organic molecules, acids, or amino acids to stabilize it and to control the way the body takes it in.
Magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate are most often recommended for osteoporosis.
I take magnesium orotate. Orotate (they think) helps move magnesium into the vascular system Because magnesium is antagonistic to calcium it prevents calcium from getting stuck in the vascular system before it can get to the bone, thereby helping prevent atherosclerosis. In bone magnesium controls calcium in the hydroxyapatite crystals. Too much calcium causes the crystals to be larger and evenly shaped which makes the crystals less strong (in rabbits and rodents).
https://melioguide.com/osteoporosis-nutrition/magnesium-bone-health-osteoporosis-osteopenia/

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texascomeback | @texascomeback | 4 days ago

Thank you! I had no idea about the raw honey! I will be heading to the grocery store to pick up some raw Honey shortly.
I wish I knew how to tell my magnesium level. I just had blood work, labs done and solved the doctor. He gave me all the responses that he didn’t say anything about the magnesium level.

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xteach | @xteach | 4 days ago
In reply to @vagirl57 "Magnesium Glycinate 200 mg. My 56 year old daughter takes it for muscle cramps. After one..." + (show)
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Magnesium Glycinate 200 mg. My 56 year old daughter takes it for muscle cramps. After one injection of Prolia I decided to stop taking it because of side effects. It's been 9 months and I've started having terrific muscle cramps. My internist told me to take Magnesium Glycinate. It has helped. You can get it at any drug store.
My bottle suggests 2 a day, after food. I never take more than 1 since I tend to have side effects from just about everything. My daughter buys the Sam's Club ones. I got a common brand at Walmart and they are horse pills. So, you might want to check the size of the pill or capsule. I spoke with a friend who just quit Prolia after 2 injections and her muscle cramps were so bad she had to go to the ER. I read where the rebound after quitting Prolia after 2 injections is 30 months. Also, my total cholesterol went up to 236, and I had a reaction to Lidocaine. The dentist sent me to an allergist. I'd never had a reaction to Lidocaine before. The allergist said that the Prolia lowers the immune system and that I probably had a reaction to the preservative in the lidocaine. I see no reason to ever take another bone med. I do Pilates twice a week where we work with resistance bands, and I wear a weighted belt when I walk for exercise. I'm sticking with holistic methods.

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@vagirl57 I know many women are on these bone enhancing drugs-please do your research on them. I understand if there is a particular need for this-where that offsets the risk but for most women, lifestyle changes would help you more without risk. I applaud you for doing the sensible thing-Pilates is great and if you can add some weight training 3x/week with a qualified trainer-or check out the thousands of UTube trainers out there.

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xteach | @xteach | 4 days ago

I also take Magnesium Glycinate at night- helps bones and has a calming effect. Probably everyone needs some D, K and calcium.

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daisy17 | @daisy17 | 4 days ago
In reply to @aspirecreative "And, does it matter if you take the magnesium and calcium at the same time? Or..." + (show)
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And, does it matter if you take the magnesium and calcium at the same time? Or do they need to be taken a certain number of hours apart?

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@aspirecreative I've read that magnesium and calcium should generally be taken separately to optimize absorption. Take calcium with meals and magnesium at least one hour before or two hours after meals. This helps prevent magnesium from neutralizing stomach acid, which can hinder calcium absorption.

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daisy17 | @daisy17 | 4 days ago

There is more discussion on this topic in this support group under the title: "How do you know if you need magnesium for your osteoporosis?"

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