What's the difference between Magnesium and Magnesium Citrate??
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http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/types-of-magnesium/ there are a bunch of forms of magnesium. plain 'magnesium' doesn't give enough details to know the form. Mag Citrate is one of the most absorbable. This article gives you more information. Good luck !
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1. The citrate salt is (supposedly) more bio-available (more easily absorbed and distributed through the body) than other salt forms.2. To the best of my understanding, the active form of Magnesium in the body is the Mg 2+ cation. I cannot see any chemical rationale for injesting Magnesium Oxide as a source of dietary magnesium. I don't know if Magnesium Citrate is the MOST bioavailable, but my chemical intuition tells me that it MUST be better than supplements containing Magnesium Oxide.3. Totes LOLed at the "citrate binds with oxalate" comment: meaningless nonsense. 1. The citrate salt is (supposedly) more bio-available (more easily absorbed and distributed through the body) than other salt forms.2. To the best of my understanding, the active form of Magnesium in the body is the Mg 2+ cation. I cannot see any chemical rationale for injesting Magnesium Oxide as a source of dietary magnesium. I don't know if Magnesium Citrate is the MOST bioavailable, but my chemical intuition tells me that it MUST be better than supplements containing Magnesium Oxide.3. Totes LOLed at the "citrate binds with oxalate" comment:... » Read More 1. The citrate salt is (supposedly) more bio-available (more easily absorbed and distributed through the body) than other salt forms.2. To the best of my understanding, the active form of Magnesium in the body is the Mg 2+ cation. I cannot see any chemical rationale for injesting Magnesium Oxide as a source of dietary magnesium. I don't know if Magnesium Citrate is the MOST bioavailable, but my chemical intuition tells me that it MUST be better than supplements containing Magnesium Oxide.3. Totes LOLed at the "citrate binds with oxalate" comment: meaningless nonsense. « Show Less
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There are old studies that purported magnesium citrate had greater bioavailability, but newer studies state that they are about equal...
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Magnesium Citrate is absorbed much better. I actually switched to this Magnesium Citrate Zahler Magnesium Citrate, All Natural Supplement with Maximum Absorption, Helps Maintain Normal Muscle and Nerve Function, Certified Kosher, 200mg, 60 Capsules and I'm seeing amazing results.
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I'm not sure however I haven't seen any success with this product so I switched to this Magnesium Citrate Zahler Magnesium Citrate, All Natural Supplement with Maximum Absorption, Helps Maintain Normal Muscle and Nerve Function, Certified Kosher, 200mg, 60 Capsules I finally started seeing results. Somehow I believe Magnesium Citrate is the most effective!
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I think this is the one that was the same ratio-I bought it by accident-Natural Vitality, natural calm plus calcium is more magnesium 230mg calcium-350mg magnesium plus c,d,potassium and boron-you can call them at 866-416-9216
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They are completely different. Magnesium Taurate is combines magnesium with the amino acid taurine; this has benefits you don't get from other magnesium supplements. It is often suggested for heart related problems and has a calming effect. Magnesium Citrate is magnesium with citric acid, which has laxative properties. Magnesium Glycinate is the best answer for a general magnesium supplement. To quote Joseph Mercola, "Magnesium glycinate is a chelated form of magnesium that tends to provide the highest levels of absorption and bioavailability and is typically considered ideal for those who are trying to correct a deficiency."
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Ben, another great way to get magnesium is through magnesium oil, which you spray on your skin. Most people don't realize that magnesium capsules offer the least amount of absorption. I am debating trying the concentrace because I'm looking into doing reverse osmosis on my tap water, but that's another whole story. I have been using magnesium oil for quite a while and I love it. It has helped with a few of my chronic health issues. It's not really an oil (not greasy, etc), but that's what they call it.
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What I've learned in life is that when taking supplements you do need more magnesium than calcium, as far as the ratio goes. This "raw one" didn't contain mag., that's why I changed to something else. Hope this helps
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Here is what the label says: "Ingredients:calcium gluconate, a proprietary blend of citric acid and magnesium carbonate-which, in combination with water, creates ionic magnesium citrate..." I use this to alleviate leg muscle cramps and it works Very well.
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magnesium oxide is very poorly absorbed. about 4%. it has a laxative property. it is the cheapest salt.magnesium taurate is much easier to absorbed. it has an affinity for the brain & cardiovascular systems.we have this item ready for prompt shipment.thanks
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Hi,I am no expert, but my understanding is that the magnesium chloride is more organic in nature than the Epsom salt. Also, when I ran out of the magnesium chloride I tried using the Epsom salt in the foot bath. The Epsom salt foot bath did not relax me, while the magnesium chloride in the footbath did relax me. I hope this answers you question.
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Hello,According to the container this product does contain "some magnesium citrate---ascorbic acid (per the label). I've included their customer service phone number, it is 1-866-416-9216. Best of luck w/your choice...An avid fan of this product....Happy Holidays too!!! Elena S.
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The bottle just says Calcium from calcium citrate. I think its different than calcium carbonate which is derived from many sources. I bought it because it IS calcium citrate. I take calcium in both citrate and carbonate.
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Well, at this Amazon page you choose Original, however, this product will have a tart taste. Citric Acid is what makes lemons and other citrus tart. In this product it is used to dissolve the magnesium into a clear liquid that is palatable. Have you ever tried to mix magnesium in water? It's like drinking powdered teacher's chalk :-D That's why I advise my family and friends, should they choose to use this product, to mix it up with a small amount of hot water, about 1/4-1/2 cup, and then add an herbal tea or fruit juice to it to mask the tart taste.
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There r 2 forms of magnesium -- citrate and oxide. Citrate is the most affective.
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I am not familiar with different forms of magnesium, but I am pretty sure that magnesium aspartate and Aspartame are two very different things. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, and you are right: dangerous to your health. I would google magnesium aspartate if I was you, but it seems to me that it's just one of many different forms magnesium comes in. Magnesium Glycinate is the form most easily absorbed by the body.
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Serving size is 2 tablets. Magnesium 500 mg. as magnesium oxide, aspartate, alpha-ketoglutarate, citrate, taurinateThese are huge tablets. I put mine in with smoothie ingredients in the VitaMix.
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Magnesium Citrate 135 mgOther Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose)capsule, Luecine, Silicon DioxideThis is all that is listed on the label.
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It is 100% calcium citrate... so the other 2370 mg is citric acid... if you don't have absorption problems... you should use calcium carbonate... it is cheaper and has a higher percentage of calcium, but since it depends on stomach acid to digest you should take it with food... calcium citrate on the other hand has a lower percentage of calcium, but can easily digest without stomach acid, which it's why it it's recommend after gastric bypass...