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Originally Posted by mrsD
Milk of magnesia contains magnesium hydroxide. This form is not water soluble and very little if any gets to the blood stream, so it is not a good source of magnesium for the body. Its main use is for laxative effects.
Some oral supplements do help with laxation as a side effect.
Magnesium citrate is one. This one can be used in small doses as a supplement and in larger doses as a laxative.
Typically it is not recommended for laxative use anymore because of the potential for overdosage of the magnesium.
Fleets PhosphoSoda was taken off the market because of this.
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If I understand correctly, the Phillips is hydroxide and very little, if any, gets in bloodstream. You also mentioned to not used Oxide because this acts as a laxative and magnesium citrate can cause overdose of magnesium. I do use furosemide (lasix) daily for my edema. Had purchased the Chelated Magnesium but stopped using this because things seem very loose and would appear this means taking too much.
Not sure whether to take the Chelated Magnesium or not. I would assume the Chelated would get into the bloodstream; but if very loose when taking; am I correct to stop the Chelated Magnesium. Currently do take the R-Lipoic 100mg., MethyCobalamin B12 (1-2 mg's daily) and Benfotiamine 300mg's twice a day.
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