Why do some people prefer this and others prefer Magnesium Taurate?
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This is NOT the only form of Magnesium that is absorbed differently in the body as there are several forms. Taurate is a great form but is also one of the most expensive.(Magnesium forms that are more readily absorbed: Chelated magnesium, Magnesium taurate, chloride, glycinate, orotate, malate, L-Threonate or magnesium oil (a solution of magnesium chloride & water that can be sprayed or rubbed on the body).§ Magnesium taurate, glycinate, and orotate forms have less laxative effects than citrate.) (Book: The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean) http://drcarolyndean.com/magnesium_miracle/Forms of Magnesium to avoid: glutamate - neurotoxin related to aspartame; aspartate - neurotoxin same as previous; oxide This is NOT the only form of Magnesium that is absorbed differently in the body as there are several forms. Taurate is a great form but is also one of the most expensive.(Magnesium forms that are more readily absorbed: Chelated magnesium, Magnesium taurate, chloride, glycinate, orotate, malate, L-Threonate or magnesium oil (a solution of magnesium chloride & water that can be sprayed or rubbed on the body).§ Magnesium taurate, glycinate, and orotate forms have less laxative effects than citrate.) (Book: The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean)... » Read More This is NOT the only form of Magnesium that is absorbed differently in the body as there are several forms. Taurate is a great form but is also one of the most expensive.(Magnesium forms that are more readily absorbed: Chelated magnesium, Magnesium taurate, chloride, glycinate, orotate, malate, L-Threonate or magnesium oil (a solution of magnesium chloride & water that can be sprayed or rubbed on the body).§ Magnesium taurate, glycinate, and orotate forms have less laxative effects than citrate.) (Book: The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean) http://drcarolyndean.com/magnesium_miracle/Forms of Magnesium to avoid: glutamate - neurotoxin related to aspartame; aspartate - neurotoxin same as previous; oxide « Show Less
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This is NOT the only form of Magnesium that is absorbed differently in the body as there are several forms. Taurate is a great form but is also one of the most expensive. (Magnesium forms that are more readily absorbed: Chelated magnesium, Magnesium taurate, chloride, glycinate, orotate, malate, L-Threonate or magnesium oil (a solution of magnesium chloride & water that can be sprayed or rubbed on the body). Magnesium taurate, glycinate, and orotate forms have less laxative effects than citrate.) (Book: The Magnesium Miracle - Dr. Carolyn Dean) http://drcarolyndean.com/magnesium_miracle/ Forms of Magnesium to avoid: glutamate - neurotoxin related to aspartame; aspartate - neurotoxin same as previous; oxide
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This is the only brand of magnesium that is absorbed differently by the body........other Magnesium causes loose bowels, the runs, stomach upsets etc.
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I'll just add that due to the much higher absorption rate this is much less likely to cause... ummm... loose bowels. I still got some of that undesirable effect from this too. I've also use MagMind and that too is a different type of magnesium but didn't get much from it.This is a good one to try out especially if you suffer from undesirable effects from the cheap magnesium
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Good question. Please post your reply when you have discovered. Are you wanting more oxalate or less? Thanks !
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This is what's said on the back of the bottle:Magnesium Taurate 125 mg 60 caps Dietary Supplement Supplement Facts Serving Size: 1 capsule Servings Per Container: 60 Amount Per Serving: Magnesium (Taurate) 125 mg Other Ingredients: Cellulose, silicon dioxide.
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It taste a lot better, better nutritional value and is more affordable. Plus Visalus has more products to help you meet your goals (weight loss, muscle gain, feel better, etc..).
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This is pure magnesium that is absorbed transdermally or through the skin and is not a salt. You can take a magnesium supplement but you have to digest it and too much can affect your digestive track. This does not do that and magnesium is needed by every organ in your body. It is a wonderful bath treat. Ancient Minerals also makes a magnesium gel and magnesium oil which are applied topically and rinsed off after 20 minutes or so. Same principal.
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Oxide is not absorbed well by the body. Malate, aspartate, taurate and glycinate are better absorbed.
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According to www.medhelp.com Chelated magnesium is far better absorbed than magnesium oxide but is more expensive. Complementary medicine practitioners rely on chelated magnesium, such as magnesium glycinate, taurate and oratate (magnesium plus amino acids) to treat serious cases of magnesium deficiency. These kind of magnesiums have less laxative effect on the intestines than magnesium citrate, so they are recommended if you tend to have loose stools.
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Mainly the flavor. The flavor of the liquid is not great, where as the powder is better tasting, but does have a somewhat chalky texture. It's not bad and I definitely prefer the powder over the liquid form.Also, with the powder you may be able to mix with other supplements like proteins or possibly a powder multivitamin.
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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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Ancient Minerals is 100% pure magnesium. You can buy it in various forms: oil (which is not oil at all, not oily. It is so pure and gentle, you can not only massage your muscles with it, but you can use it as eye drops or a mouthwash); flakes, good to put into warm bath water to take a long soak; or a gel rub with the magnesium in a tube that you can carry with you. I bought all 3 forms. I have had a serious back injury for 14 years and live in pain because I don't want the surgery that will correct the pinched nerves, etc. So, when I can't bear the pain, I run my tub about 1/2 full of warm water and put 1/2 bag of flakes in it to dissolve, then soak for 20-30 minutes. When I get out, I absolutely have NO pain. (I just wish I had the money to be able to buy enough of it to do a couple of times every week, so I limit myself to using it unless I'm in unbearable pain). I just can't say enough good about this product. I learned about it by reading hundreds of hours of research on line provided by a doctor in Brazil named Dr. Sircus. The detailed information he provides is priceless, and he shares all the products he uses, their benefits, prices, and where you can buy them. Through him, I found out that magnesium is only 100% absorbable through the skin, not orally. I don't think many people know that, so they buy magnesium pills, which don't even do any good. Well, I hope I have helped you some. There is a lot to learn. All the best. Barbara Fisher
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Ingredients in addition to magnesium taurate: Gelatin, Calcium stearate, Silicon dioxide, Cellulose, Croscarmellose sodium. That's it.
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Magnesium Taurate is magnesium combined with taurine. It's my understanding that for oral applications magnesium must be bound to something. The issue is what is trying to be accomplished. Most other combinations of magnesium can result in some type of stomach reaction, stool softening or a laxative effect. May Taurate is about the only magnesium combination that we have heard of that doesn't appear to do that so that you get the benefit of the magnesium and the taurine.
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There is a good article on that at the Mayo Clinic site: http://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/glucosamine/background/hrb-20059572 From what I have read the main reason many prefer the HCI is due to the high amount of salt in the Sulfate.
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yes,it is,worth every penny,magnesium is not easily bioavailable for people and it is much better to get it this way or spray or lotion .
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The following link should answer the question. Some of these compounds are better thatn others. This just backs-up those statements. http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm
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I am not sure why, but i prefer the liquid much better. Easier to handle and control pH. Also let a residue in my tank after about of week