Magnesium supplementation?

I take magnesium as part of a natural protocol for migraines. I take 800 mg a day.

I take Magnesium Glycinate 200 mg gummy. Magnesium Glycinate is different from Magnesium Citrate or Magnesium Oxide which can cause stomach upset. I have had back pain from lumbar discs for over a year and have found the Magnesium helps with pain from muscle cramping, and insomnia. I also feel more rested and stronger since taking the supplement. Magnesium helps with bone density by helping to keep bones strong. I do separate the Magnesium dose from my daily Calcium and Vit D by 8 hours.

Some years ago I was taking a magnesium supplement for bone loss.
I had a routine blood test and it showed a high magnesium level. My NP said to stop taking the supplement. I stopped and did some research.
I use raw honey in my morning coffee and in my fruit & veg smoothie in the morning.
I found that raw honey contains magnesium.
My magnesium level is now within normal limits with no supplement and continuing to use raw honey as before.

I supplement with magnesium citrate…approx 425mg/day at bedtime. I do this at bedtime because magnesium can also help you sleep. I say “approx” because I use “Calm” which is a magnesium powder mixed with water. Binders used by vitamin/supplement companies have upset my stomach for years, so I resort to alternatives like this powder or gummies.

I take magnesium glycinate, about 200-250mg/day about an hour before bed. I take it for my osteoporosis and to help relax for better sleep. A side effect was that it cured my constipation issues. Before taking it, I had to take Miralax every day. I use Qunol and Drs Best brands. Recently, I started taking Ionized Magnesium by Alkaline for Life which is supposed to be good for osteoporosis. It contains Magnesium Glycinate and two other types, ascorbate and citrate.

@bswpb check meds they my contradictions

@sharonba I’m curious about separating your calcium and D from your magnesium dose-can you share what you know?

@hrbirk make sure everybody gets tested for their calcium level. BEFORE they take a calcium supplement! Calcium is one of those things you don’t need to take anymore after you are a teenager and it’s actually dangerous if you have undiagnosed coronary artery disease or a history of it in your family. Three times I’ve been put on calcium and three times I’ve been taken off after the different doctors tested me. No one should take calcium as an older adult without testing first.

I am on Prolea?Should I be taking a calcium supplement also?

@hrbirk. Experts generally recommend to space these supplements. Typically you would take your calcium supplements during the day and your magnesium glycinate at night. You should space doses at least 2 to 4 hours apart. The reason for this is that the calcium and Magnesium compete in your gut, and one will be absorbed, but the other will be only partially absorbed, so spacing them gives your body time to absorb both and your bones will gain the most absorption from your supplements. If you take a combined Calcium and Magnesium tablet these are formulated to a specific dose so they can be taken together. Magnesium also works better at night as it helps your muscle to relax which aids in falling asleep.