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Originally Posted by mrsd
The strengths you post Jarrett are for 2 tablets. The general guideline is for people to take up to 1/2 the RDA in a supplement...this assumes you are getting some from food. Since the RDA for adults is about 400mg that would be 200 if you think you really need it. I always suggest people start at one tablet of Slow Mag twice a day in divided doses, since there is active transport in the intestine and you don't want to overload it at one time.
I was just at Costco getting my jinxed blood pressure RX filled and they had generic slow-mag (Mag64) for $4.87 /60....that is 2 dollars less than WalMart where I usually get it.
I use the generic typically to save $$.
If you feel good at 2 a day, then that is all you need. I wouldn't go over 4 a day however. Using high dose magnesium should be monitored by a doctor, esp if you have any decreased kidney functions.
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Right, that's for 2 tabs. From what you're saying 2 sounds like plenty enough for me. I had almost immediate results from the first dose. It seems to have stopped the RLS type symptoms I was having.
Unfortunately, there is no Costco anywhere near me.
CVS is one place I haven't looked for a cheaper brand of the same ingredients as in the Slow-Mag. Of course, what I've seen with CVS is even their store and off brands are expensive compared to other places. We also have a Rite-aid. I'll check there as well.
Calcium doesn't seem to like me. Every time I try to take any kind of calcium it gives me terrible constipation. Maybe I'll try one dose of the Slow-Mag a day on an empty stomach.