[lurkingforacure]

This product claims to be superior in absorption, particularly in the brain:

Neuromag by designs for health

They claim their magnesium, a patented chelated form called Magtein (TM, of course), is magnesium chelated to threonic acid (magnesium L-threonate)...this form, they claim, is superior at crossing the BBB and actually getting into the brain.

Magnesium is critical for over 300 functions in our bodies but what is particularly interesting is that it regulates calcium flow in the cells....this may be, perhaps, why the guys at Northwestern are looking at calcium channel blockers to help in PD, too much calcium getting in to the cells, so let's give 'em drugs that block that. But if one could take magnesium and it would do the same thing plus help the body in all of those other functions....?

It is estimated that over 40% of people are deficient in magnesium. Wheat, when processed, contains only 16% of the magnesium it did when in kernel form...likewise, magnesium has been removed from many water supplies (and they subsitute flouride and think that's good?)...I could go on but you see where this is going.

Anyone ever try this form of magnesium? BTW, it appears that if you get too much magnesium, you'll know by the diarreah, kinda hard to miss that side effect

[moondaughter]

Yes I have been taking neuromag after reading about it here from imark....initially I noticed improved cognition but you know how these things can be subtle- so sometimes i just go with my intuition and continue to take it even if I can or not discern effect. Neuromag does not help me with constipation.

Originally Posted by lurkingforacure

This product claims to be superior in absorption, particularly in the brain:

Neuromag by designs for health

They claim their magnesium, a patented chelated form called Magtein (TM, of course), is magnesium chelated to threonic acid (magnesium L-threonate)...this form, they claim, is superior at crossing the BBB and actually getting into the brain.

Magnesium is critical for over 300 functions in our bodies but what is particularly interesting is that it regulates calcium flow in the cells....this may be, perhaps, why the guys at Northwestern are looking at calcium channel blockers to help in PD, too much calcium getting in to the cells, so let's give 'em drugs that block that. But if one could take magnesium and it would do the same thing plus help the body in all of those other functions....?

It is estimated that over 40% of people are deficient in magnesium. Wheat, when processed, contains only 16% of the magnesium it did when in kernel form...likewise, magnesium has been removed from many water supplies (and they subsitute flouride and think that's good?)...I could go on but you see where this is going.

Anyone ever try this form of magnesium? BTW, it appears that if you get too much magnesium, you'll know by the diarreah, kinda hard to miss that side effect

[lurkingforacure]

Originally Posted by Pikku Myy

My dr... told me to be super duper careful about eating with anything with calsium rich magnesium (ie. tums, and such).... because this could have very negative effects on my current treatment...

What kind of negative effects? Like, you won't need modern medicine treatments anymore? Sorry, feeling a bit cynical as I am reading the "What if it were B12?" book and can't believe how many professionals are clueless about vitamins and minerals.

[mrsD]

One cannot take magnesium or calcium AT THE SAME TIME as
Neurontin for pain. Spacing them out is ok.

One who is on Neurontin (gabapentin) can use the topical forms
of magnesium with no difficulty. One cannot live without magnesium and calcium, so finding a solution when a drug interaction is present is very important.

Here is the link to SlowMag's website. It has tools for finding good
food sources too:
http://www.slowmag.com/

I use the topical lotion myself. It works very very well for me.

[trixiedee]

Is anyone taking magnesium threonate? I've just ordered some as I've been getting full body dystonia at night and I'm hoping it will help relax my muscles.

Originally Posted by lurkingforacure

This product claims to be superior in absorption, particularly in the brain:

Neuromag by designs for health

They claim their magnesium, a patented chelated form called Magtein (TM, of course), is magnesium chelated to threonic acid (magnesium L-threonate)...this form, they claim, is superior at crossing the BBB and actually getting into the brain.

Magnesium is critical for over 300 functions in our bodies but what is particularly interesting is that it regulates calcium flow in the cells....this may be, perhaps, why the guys at Northwestern are looking at calcium channel blockers to help in PD, too much calcium getting in to the cells, so let's give 'em drugs that block that. But if one could take magnesium and it would do the same thing plus help the body in all of those other functions....?

It is estimated that over 40% of people are deficient in magnesium. Wheat, when processed, contains only 16% of the magnesium it did when in kernel form...likewise, magnesium has been removed from many water supplies (and they subsitute flouride and think that's good?)...I could go on but you see where this is going.

Anyone ever try this form of magnesium? BTW, it appears that if you get too much magnesium, you'll know by the diarreah, kinda hard to miss that side effect