So given my allergies to vitamin D3, I'm off it now. I'm thinking of introducing magnesium, since low magnesium is suggested as one possible explanation for showing a reaction to D. There are other possibilities, but this is one (see: http://www.vitamindwiki.com/Overview...n+to+vitamin+D). I did take a bath last night with a cup of epsom salt for the first time ever. It was nice and relaxing.

I have magnesium glycinate 90 mg capsules that I had purchased a while back. I did try them for a night or two and noticed that the next morning I had very mild diarrhea. But perhaps my body needed to get used to it, or I don't know what. Anyway, I'm willing to try it again. I had purchased glycinate as I had read that it had no or almost no laxative effect. The only other ingredient is the capsule made from hypromellose.

Thoughts are welcome, but my main question is when do you all take your magnesium? I took it at night before sleep only because I had read that glycinate should be taken then as it relaxes and aids with sleep. But I'm open to suggestions.

I take 500mg every other day (only way my intestines can handle it). I actually dump out the pill into a smoothie in the afternoon. I take Life Extension brand. The benefits of Magnesium are vast , its a no brainer.

I use magnesium mostly at night. Exceptions are muscle/joint flares during the day. (mostly neck and jaw area). These latter seem to crop up in the day time for me.

90 mg of mag glycinate is not very much. But I have found that any cellulose additive to food (yes, shredded cheese has this), acts like a laxative for me. I have to avoid foods with gums and cellulose-type additives, as they loosen me up most of the time.

I have always been sensitive to oral mag supplements. This is why I like the lotion.

Some foods are high in magnesium. Almonds -- 3oz have 270mg, and beans and lentils are good sources.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/...roducts/4338/2

Hi David,

I take Slow Mag64, which several other members here take. Here's what they recommend in their instructions. "is best to take magnesium supplements with a meal to reduce stomach upset and diarrhea unless otherwise directed by the product instructions or your doctor.

Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) of water unless your doctor directs you otherwise. Swallow extended-release capsules whole. Do not crush or chew extended-release capsules or tablets. Doing so can release all of the drug at once, increasing the risk of side effects. Also, do not split extended-release tablets unless they have a score line and your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so. Swallow the whole or split tablet without crushing or chewing."

Hope this helps......

Cliffman

I take Mag Tab SR in the morning and night before I go to bed. It is elemental magnesium and the only brand I find that works for me. It is expensive but recommended by doctors. Also, take the magnesium away from calcium foods or supplements.

Almonds and lotion for me. I was supplementing, but found my levels were fine when I was not so ended that. Best of luck to you.

When my toes go a wonky. About once a week.

Thank you all. Much appreciated.

I've never shown allergies or GI problems when it comes to cellulose but the magnesium does contain a type that I believe I've not used before: hypromellose. Then again, perhaps others just don't label it as precisely. Maybe I'll throw it in a cup of water and through out the capsule. I'll start slow and low and see what happens.

Patrick, you have me an idea to try it every other day, to slowly ease in. I'm actually thinking of doing the same with the vitamin D3 now. Didn't even thin of that. Perhaps I can try the lanolin pure from Pure Encapsulations with barely anything added 1000 IU every other day. I wonder if my GI can handle that. Meanwhile, I'm going to soon try MrsD.'s little trick.

The lichen based D3 that I took for just two days, a total of 2000 IU, has left me with increased symptoms and high histamine levels. I'm clearly allergic to the lichen or something else in it, but likely the first, given everything else I've had before with no issues.

Anyway, thanks again everyone.

magnesium in lower dosages than i take is usually well tolerated. I just dont see the benefits unless I go with a higher dosage.

That makes sense. I'll start with one 90 mg tablet that I have and then up the dose. Sometimes it's difficult for me to tell what dosage to take, like with Benfo, though 600 mg has served well so far. Still not sure though. I had a blood test a while back in emergency that showed I'm not magnesium deficient, but that can easily change or be inaccurate or what have you.