I recommend reading Dr. Carolyn Dean's book on Magnesium before buying anything. It's too important a mineral to make mistakes on type and dosage.

Bath-absorbed Mg is the most powerful Mg I've ever found. I would never rely on a supplement for all the Mg I need.

Thanks to both of you for the information. I will look into other options for magnesium. I like the multi-mineral to cover a braod range of needs, but this one ingredienr is an issue.

Centrum Senior or Costco's generic for it are both very good
mineral supplements.

The Costco brand for Centrum Senior was #1 rated from Consumer Reports recently. Both are Iron free. That is important for older females and for males especially.

That is what we use.

I've been using a strict multi-mineral combined with separate vitamins and a B complex on a daily basis .

I do this because it seems really tough to find the near perfect multi-vitamin/mineral out there with all of the optimum ingredients and dosages contained within.

I like the natural forms of vitamin E ( gamma). Also, B complex with Pyridoxal-5 Phosphate and other active forms of vitamin B. D3 of course.

Magnesium was something I took for granted until reading the posts here on Neurotalk. I ordered Dr. Carolyn Dean's book on Magnesium. Looks like it has some very good reviews.

In the meantime Douglas labs has what appears to be a good multi-mineral. I plan on ordering one.

Magnesium listed is (as magnesium aspartate and magnesium amino acid chelate) 400 mg

Here is the product itself:

http://www.iherb.com/Douglas-Laborat...les/39148?at=0

Maybe a bit pricey, but ingredients appear to be of quality. Manufacturer is reputable as well. Six pills a day seems a bit crazy!

Keep in mind that aspartate.... will stimulate the NMDA receptor for pain. This aspartic acid in Nutrasweet is thought to be the culprit in the headaches people commonly get from it.

The NMDA receptor:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NMDA_receptor

Because NMDA antagonists work for PN pain, I tend to avoid
all aspartic acid or aspartate products for that reason.

It is similar to avoiding MSG, monosodium glutamate. Same reason, for people with chronic pain, MSG will trigger them.

And I agree, it is very difficult to get multivitamin products with a formula YOU need and want. I tend to avoid mixtures and only take
single ones that are the most important. I use the generic multi Senior only occasionally, for that reason.

Mrs.D, i bought Epsom Salt today to soak my feet. I hope it helps my feet.

How much epsom salt and warm water to combine to come up with the "potent" combination?

When is the best time to soak one's feet? Is it before bedtime?

Thank you very much for your advice.

If in a small pan...tub... only for the feet. 4 oz is enough or a bit less.

If in a big bathtub, you are going to need 6oz to 8oz in lukewarm water in a bathtub not filled to the top.

Is it best to soak the feet at bedtime?
thank you.

I don't think it matters.

Some find the relaxation from epsom salts nice at night though and helps sleep.

Just noticed this post regarding the Centrum Senion and that it is Iron Free. You say that is important of older females and males. I am 73 and husband 78 and our daily multivitamin has in Bold letters With Iron. It shows 18mg.s Iron = 100%. I did not realize, as we get older Iron is not a good idea. Am I correct in this assumption?

Also noticed your mentioning magnesium is good for circulation. I have edema and Statsis Dermatatis of the feet, ankles and legs. The ankles has many broken blood vessels. I had an ultrasound and there isn't any clotting or serious problems detected because of this. My doctor tells me to elevate my feet and wear compression stockings. I have tried and because of the burning PN in those areas, the sock add terribly to the pain and am unable to keep them on.
For the circulation; what would be a good amount of Magnesuim to take. Currently have a bottle of the Chelated Magnesium 200mg+, but as of yet, have not taken any.
As always, thank you,

(Ger)