Comments on: 9 Signs You Have Magnesium Deficiency and How to Treat It

By: Melissa Osburn

Melissa Osburn — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:39:32 +0000

Dr Axe

What levels and type of magnesium would you recommend for an average size teenager suffering with anxiety, insomnia and migraines?

Thank you

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 18:52:44 +0000

In reply to millie walters.

Check these out:
https://draxe.com/health/acid-reflux-symptoms/
https://draxe.com/health/acid-reflux-symptoms/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 20:29:15 +0000

In reply to Barbara Thomason. Yes, magnesium chloride can be absorbed through the skin

By: Barbara Thomason

Barbara Thomason — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 05:08:12 +0000

Magnesium

Great article.
Dr Norm Shealy also says that besides through food ingestion the other way to “take” magnesium is through application on the skin – using a lotion/ oil.
What are your thoughts on this?

Thank you.

By: Silvia

Silvia — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:39:40 +0000

I make my magnesium oil from Epson Salt. I use every day as deodorant, or in my stomach and before go to sleep, on my feet. I felt it has improveded my sleep, I´m happier (before I was depressed and anxious), I´m not totally healed yet, but sure much better.
I also make my own bath salt using the Epson, sea salt and baking soda, this is amazing for my skin.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

By: millie walters

millie walters — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:47:19 +0000

will magnesium help with acid reflux?

By: jojo

jojo — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 18:17:48 +0000

In reply to Ann. if you are severely deficient it will cause you severe achy symptoms. You must start off slowly. Please pick up the book called the Magnesium Miracle by Dr. Dean. That book talks about these symptoms. This same thing happened to me and I now take an Angstrom sublinqual Mag. as well as just added slow mag. I cannot emphasize that enough, that you Must Go Slow on Mag. until your body adjust.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 22:18:19 +0000

In reply to Darlene White. Yes

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 21:02:37 +0000

In reply to Tammy. Majority of people are deficient in magnesium. The only way to know for sure is to get blood work done. Otherwise you can look at the symptoms that magnesium deficiency can cause

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:22:32 +0000

In reply to Ann.

It would be very rare for that to be from the magnesium. Check this out: https://draxe.com/health/natural-fibromyalgia-treatment/

By: Tammy

Tammy — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 15:11:39 +0000

How does one know if they need to take a Magnesium supplement or any supplement for that matter? I keep reading a lot lately about the benefits of magnesium, but don’t want to take something I don’t need. P.S. Thanks for all your great info. I’ve learned a lot from you.

By: Darlene White

Darlene White — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 15:05:47 +0000

Is Magnesium Oxide safe to take?

By: Misti

Misti — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 05:28:32 +0000

Thanks so much for providing such a great article! I take magnesium and it has helped tremendously with some symptoms that I was having. I would like to know what you recommend for children? I know my 3 kids would benefit from some supplementation. I have tried to have them eat more foods with magnesium, but that is not working so well. I have searched and searched for ways to supplement kids with magnesium and tried the Natural Calm liquid for kids and they did not like it at all and refuse to take it. They are very picky with what they will take…it has to taste very good to them. No multi supplements seem to have the right kind or if they have some it is hardly any at all. I have done a magnesium salve and that did not seem to be very effective and made their skin itch so much. It has been a while since I have searched for anything, but was hoping you have a good solution. Thanks so much!

By: Yvon Malenfant

Yvon Malenfant — Sat, 07 Feb 2015 15:23:11 +0000

In reply to Milena. Agreed. Magnesium Malate is awesome! you're less likely to shart into your pants.

By: Lorie Brown

Lorie Brown — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 17:31:29 +0000

Dr. Axe, why is it that whenever I take magnesium, I get heart palpitations? I was taking a good brand, and only 200 mg a day . And I have tried it during different times of the day…I have noticed that even if I eat magnesium rich foods such as cashews it does the same…I do take potassium with no problems. I have had blood tests and the only thing a little low was my sodium…, do you have any ideas as to why this happens?

By: Milena

Milena — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:13:17 +0000

Hi! How about magnesium malate?

By: Ann

Ann — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 13:43:27 +0000

I tried to take magnesium since I have fybromyalgia but it made me ache worse. Why is that?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Mon, 12 Jan 2015 16:01:10 +0000

In reply to Monique Johnson.

To increase magnesium levels, I’d look at the tips given in this article and check out my new magnesium supplement:

http://store.draxe.com/products/magnesium-complex
https://draxe.com/nutrition/magnesium-deficient-top-10-magnesium-rich-foods-must-eating/

By: Monique Johnson

Monique Johnson — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 19:00:08 +0000

Hi Dr. Axe, I had weight loss surgery (sleeve) on November 25, 2014. When I went in for my post op appointment my surgeon said it was a normal reaction for me to be so tired and fatigued since I just had surgery. I don’t think that’s it. I believe I have a magnesium deficiency. I remember now when I was in the hospital for the surgery getting an IV of magnesium. Why would my surgeon not think of this?!? Anyway what can I do to boost my magnesium up ASAP??? Please help me I’m really dragging with no appetite, nausea, fatigue, and other symptoms.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:16:08 +0000

In reply to Marilyn Butler.

Check this out: https://draxe.com/health/natural-headache-remedies-relief/

By: adrielslifewithfibro.com

adrielslifewithfibro.com — Sun, 30 Nov 2014 04:04:04 +0000

Thank you for this. I have several of these symptoms and I will be looking into taking a magnesium supplement.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 28 Nov 2014 17:05:59 +0000

Several years ago, a new Internist (long since ‘fired’) ordered blood work that included what was described as an RBC Magnesium test, that came back “High”. The test was re-done, and it also came back, “High”.
– Prior to testing, I had been taking “Amino Acid CHELATED MAGNESIUM” – 250 mg. daily for several months. That (now former) doctor told me to “Stop taking magnesium”!
– In searching the Internet, I found a website devoted to promoting magnesium, and wrote to the author, trying to find out: 1. if there was more than one kind of magnesium test; 2. was I given the correct test or interpretation; and 3. why might my results be considered so “High”?
– I never got an answer to any of my questions; but I did get a scathing reply from the author saying that my doctor ought to be reported to the medical society, and that his medical license ought to be “pulled” for giving such advice!
– Since then, I found out about, and requested (from a different doctor), a test for inter-cellular Mg that uses scrapings of buccal cells from under the tongue. I took the test, but frankly never got the results, because of that physician’s sudden involvement in a multi level marketing scheme for selling vitamins that uses readings from an ultra violet light, reflected off of one’s palm by a proprietary instrument. Not wanting to be drawn in, I quietly backed away from that practice.
– But recently I may have answered my own questions, based on information on how ‘reference ranges’ are determined, found in a recent online seminar. Even though a test of Red Blood Cell Magnesium is not appropriate for determining Mg stores; yet that happens to be an established test (no matter it’s questionable validity); if so many people are so severely deficient in Mg, my score was probably totally out of range of their usual findings, and thus considered “High”.
– I’m back to taking the same brand of “Amino Acid CHELATED MAGNESIUM” – 250 mg. daily. Incidentally, it’s stated ingredients: “Magnesium (from magnesium oxide, amino acid chelate)”. I find it to be far less bothersome bowel wise, than taking even 1/4 of the recommended daily dose of the brand of Mg citrate, called “CALM”.
– Possibly, I might be needing more than 250 mg. per day now, because the slight arrhythmia that 250 mg. of Mg used to ‘smooth out’, is still there.
– Dr. Axe, I welcome your comments. Thank you.

By: Perry

Perry — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 18:05:07 +0000

In reply to Mario. Dehydration.

By: Marilyn Butler

Marilyn Butler — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 12:08:54 +0000

I have tried all sorts of Magnesium over the years for Fibromyalgia but with no good results . I am now having daily morning migraines & wonder if AXE magnesium would help ? Can I buy it in the uk ? Thank you .

By: Michelle LeFauve

Michelle LeFauve — Thu, 27 Nov 2014 00:51:00 +0000

While I admire this information for the ‘typical consumer,” one must remember never to take magnesium or any other supplements without YOUR physician’s recommendation specifically. I have a neuromuscular disorder called Myasthenia Gravis. When I began taking a supplement of magnesium because of some of the symptoms indicated (insomnia, anxiety, constipation), I unknowingly sent my neuromuscular disorder into a tailspin and ended up in the hospital with a Myasthenic Crisis, in which your lung muscles fail and you need to be intubated in order to survive. It was during that hospitalization that the pharmacists noticed I was taking Magnesium and believed that this supplement was the reason for the crisis. To this day, I have had several hospitalizations because of MG and I am on an extremely limited Magnesium diet.

I urge you to consult a physician if you have muscle cramps, twitching etc… which may seem to present as a ‘magnesium deficiency,’ yet may be much more serious.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 16:28:21 +0000

In reply to Shara.

Check this out: https://draxe.com/health/cant-sleep/

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:53:00 +0000

In reply to mali. These are typically used as laxatives. Use caution not to take too much.

By: Shara

Shara — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:58:50 +0000

Dr. Axe, can you please recommend a mag supplement for my 12 year old son? He has a terrible time sleeping at night and after much research, I believe it’s a mag deficiency. Thanks!

By: Patricia Reynolds

Patricia Reynolds — Sun, 09 Nov 2014 02:02:25 +0000

Bladder infection runs in my family and i was told by a holistic Doctor to take magnesium aspartate 300mg. I found it with 99 mg of potassium aspartate and 100mg of taurine. I take this everyday and have not had any bladder infections and feel great.
My mother has this problem and she is now taking the Magnesium and Potassium Aspartate with the taurine and it works great for her also. I we stop for even a few days, we have the bladder infection return!

By: mali

mali — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 21:54:45 +0000

Dr Axe,
is magnesium ”hydroxide” in combination with calcium and D3 is a good preparation?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:05:51 +0000

In reply to Bec.

You may have leaky gut which could result in your body probably not being able to process and absorb the magnesium adequately. I would focus on healing your gut at this point. Check out these articles and consider the GAPS diet:
https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/
https://draxe.com/health/leaky-gut-diet-treatment/
https://draxe.com/health/7-signs-symptoms-you-have-leaky-gut/
https://draxe.com/nutrition/gaps-diet-plan-protocol/
https://draxe.com/nutrition/gaps-diet-plan-protocol/

By: Laura Schindler

Laura Schindler — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 17:06:16 +0000

My question is; what do you do when your fingers and toes cramp/ stick together? I will be writing then 2 fingers will cramp/stick together. I unstick them and shake my hand. Same with some 2 toes.

By: Bec

Bec — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 19:59:48 +0000

Hi
I’m a breast cancer survivor & ever since I had chemo I have issues with my magnesium. The level varys from not registering at all to extremely low. I take 4 supplements per day, have magnesium enriched foods & take magnesium baths. I suffer from all the sideffects listed above daily. I dont know what else to do this has been going on for 3 years. Do you have any suggestions I can take to my doctor?

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 16:24:05 +0000

In reply to TED. I also drink "Calm" with calcium. I'm an endurance athlete (another category or magnesium deficient people) and I feel that it certainly helps.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 18:32:50 +0000

In reply to Sandra H.. I would take a quality magnesium supplement. You may try MegaFood.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 00:20:26 +0000

In reply to Kathi May.

Check this out: https://draxe.com/health/natural-constipation-relief-remedies/
https://draxe.com/health/acid-reflux-symptoms/

By: Kathi May

Kathi May — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 10:17:59 +0000

URGENT: My 46 year old daughter has been suffering (and I do mean suffering) from chronic constipation for over six years. She has had every test in the book and the doctors can’t find a reason for it. Motility tests come back as slow. She has been on very harsh medicines, laxatives etc. I think one of them is Cena? Anyway, the constipation problem has led to the esophogeal sphincter disintegrating until it is no longer there. So, there has been a sever GERD problem. The doctor did a procedure to create a sphincter which does help with that (though it was “too tight” and they had to “stretch” it). Still, that does not help the constipation issue and now every time she tries to eat [anything], she gets sick and feels like she needs to throw up. This is a VISCOUS chain. Now, they are talking about removing her colon entirely (they don’t want to because she is so young), but they are at their wits end (and so is she). Since Magnesium does not show up in blood tests, do you think having a severe magnesium deficiency could be the problem or at least a part of it? She also gets migrane headaches, is extremely tired and very ‘difficult’ to get along with all the time. I know part of being difficult is that she does NOT FEEL GOOD. She is 5’6″ tall and weighs 98 – 100 lbs. She’s [barely] able to maintain that weight and can not gain weight. PlLEASE tell me things we can try and if you think Magnesium would help. Her health is failing and she is way too young to have her colon removed.
Thanks for ANY advice you can give.

By: Sandra H.

Sandra H. — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:05:29 +0000

I was told not to take more than 500 mg of magnesium by the lady at the website that I buy my Protocel from. I have seen your website and decided to order some magnesium threonate from VitaCost. They have 2 brands which say they have 2000 mg Magtein (Magnesium L Threonate) but it also says that the 3 capsule per day dose provides 144 mg. This is confusing. Which number should I go by in order to know which one to order? What exactly is Magtein?

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:20:40 +0000

In reply to patty. Like I said in the article, it’s not a form of magnesium that I personally recommend.

By: patty

patty — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 03:30:50 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. Why is mg oxide not a good option? My Dr has had me on a RX for s couple of years. Historically, o have very low potassium levels and take 40mg of klor con daily along with the 400mg of mg oxide.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:38:43 +0000

In reply to Karin Dekker. Thanks for the clarification!

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 16:38:37 +0000

In reply to Mariel. Thanks for the clarification!

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 15:31:19 +0000

In reply to Marianne Dymond. Yes.

By: Marianne Dymond

Marianne Dymond — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 01:24:09 +0000

Does magnesium deficiency have an effect on vitamin D absorption levels?

By: Karin Dekker

Karin Dekker — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 11:31:39 +0000

Maybe somebody already made this remark (and it is not all that important) but… epsomsalt is magnesiumsulfate, not magnesiumchloride. You may want to correct that.

Greetings, Karin

By: Roger Charlesworth

Roger Charlesworth — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 06:05:52 +0000

No need to pay throuth nose for magnesium : Epsom Salts [magnesium sulphate] is CHEAP, BIO-AVAILABLE, and EFFECTIVE, I know, i have been taking it regularly for 20 years.

By: Mariel

Mariel — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 05:13:56 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. Magnesium oil and Epsom salts were said here to both be magnesium chloride. Epsom salts are magnesium sulphate, Both forms are useful.

By: Mariel

Mariel — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 05:00:39 +0000

In reply to Dr. Josh Axe. Was reading up on zinc and found zinc deficiency can increase estrogen and hamper progesterone production.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Fri, 17 Oct 2014 02:33:27 +0000

In reply to Susan. There is a good chance you are low in sodium or H20. I would start adding sea salt into most of your meals.

By: Dr. Josh Axe

Dr. Josh Axe — Wed, 15 Oct 2014 23:13:16 +0000

In reply to Mario.

Magnesium and potassium are important when training like that. I recommend 400mg of magnesium each day and also consuming potassium rich foods. Also check this out: https://draxe.com/nutrition/top-10-potassium-rich-foods/