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Originally Posted by jc55
My first post. I've been using magnesium oxide to prevent constipation. My understanding is that magnesium oxide has a poor absorption rate - and therefore excels as a laxative.
I'm attempting to 'fine tune' my magnesium regimen. My question: Is magnesium oxide a better laxative choice than magnesium chelate - which appears to have a higher absorption rate?
I guess I'm looking for the least absorbable magnesium which should equate as being the best magnesium laxative.
Comments appreciated ~ james
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I'm wondering if there are better options for what you need.
There is a risk of over dosing on magnesium with heart problems a concern.
I take the chelate version for muscle tightness relief, but it is not cheap. It also has a laxative effect.
Have you considered some of the herbal laxatives, such as Herbalax?
I take this every day to compensate for pain tablets. Easy to vary the dose as required.
I wonder if it would be both cheaper and more reliably effective than fiddling around with an unknown supplement.