Diarrhoea after magnesium Glycinate

[margo]

Hi

I have a problem with magnesium. I struggle to find any form that works for me. Glycinate calms me dow, calm down my palpitations and help sleep but I can’t retain it. I have terrible diarrhoea even after 150mg. Don’t know why can’t I retain it?
Not sure what to do.

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

Hi

I have a problem with magnesium. I struggle to find any form that works for me. Glycinate calms me dow, calm down my palpitations and help sleep but I can’t retain it. I have terrible diarrhoea even after 150mg. Don’t know why can’t I retain it?
Not sure what to do.

There is this recent thread to join forces with….

Magnesium Glycinate and constipation

For years I have been dealing with bad stomach issues. Bloating m, discomfort, constipation, blood from straining, very limited diet, etc. I've taken small amounts of magnesium glycinate in the past and always hit or miss. I still struggle with constipation, and for the most part go daily, but...

raypeatforum.com

 

[jmparret]

Dr. Berg has a recent video on magnesium glycinate.
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxCWlEJMS2U&t=232s

 

[Rinse & rePeat]

“Because the kidneys filter out excessive amounts of magnesium, it’s unusual for a healthy person to suffer from getting too much magnesium from foods they eat. If you take supplements, don’t take more than the upper limit unless your doctor recommended it. Getting too much magnesium can cause diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal cramps. Extremely high doses can lead to irregular heartbeat and heart attacks.”

Magnesium-Rich Foods, Drinks & Supplements That Are Healthy

Magnesium is a mineral that plays a big role in making your body work right. Find out why it's good for your health, and what kinds of food are the best sources.

www.webmd.com

 

[mostlylurking]

Hi

I have a problem with magnesium. I struggle to find any form that works for me. Glycinate calms me dow, calm down my palpitations and help sleep but I can’t retain it. I have terrible diarrhoea even after 150mg. Don’t know why can’t I retain it?
Not sure what to do.

There is a correlation between the inability to tolerate magnesium and poor thiamine status. Supplementation of thiamine is known to improve toleration of magnesium.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBxWivhBdpA


Soaking in a tub with a cup of epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) can be very helpful because the magnesium is absorbed through the skin instead of the gut.

 

[margo]

There is a correlation between the inability to tolerate magnesium and poor thiamine status. Supplementation of thiamine is known to improve toleration of magnesium.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBxWivhBdpA


Soaking in a tub with a cup of epsom salts (magnesium sulfate) can be very helpful because the magnesium is absorbed through the skin instead of the gut.

Thank you

 

[mostlylurking]

Thank you

you're welcome.

 

[TheSir]

Besides thiamine or choline deficiency, it could be that you just don't need it. I can take up to a gram day when i haven't taken any in a while, but after a few days of this even small amounts will give me diarrhea.

 

[mostlylurking]

Thank you

Here's a good article about magnesium:

Magnesium Status and Stress: The Vicious Circle Concept Revisited

Magnesium deficiency and stress are both common conditions among the general population, which, over time, can increase the risk of health consequences. Numerous studies, both in pre-clinical and clinical settings, have investigated the interaction of ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

and one about taking too much:

Hypermagnesemia (high magnesium): Symptoms, treatment, and more

In this article, find out about the blood condition hypermagnesemia, the possible causes and symptoms of this condition, and how it is treated.

www.medicalnewstoday.com

The second article states that hypothyroidism can cause hypermagnesemia, but I dunno. Ray Peat said that hypothyroid people have a hard time holding onto their magnesium, which seems to imply not being able to have enough magnesium.

 

[margo]

Besides thiamine or choline deficiency, it could be that you just don't need it. I can take up to a gram day when i haven't taken any in a while, but after a few days of this even small amounts will give me diarrhea.

Hi. I’ve been supplementing for few months about 300-500mg a day. I think probably my body has enough. Ray often said that you need few bigger dosages and that is enough to correct deficiency. I change my mind about supplements. We don’t need as much as we think.

 

[TheSir]

Hi. I’ve been supplementing for few months about 300-500mg a day. I think probably my body has enough. Ray often said that you need few bigger dosages and that is enough to correct deficiency. I change my mind about supplements. We don’t need as much as we think.

Yep, it does sound like your stores simply are full now. In thiamine deficiency you would not have been able to go high in the beginning either (unless you coincidentally developed a deficiency recently).