ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 This feels like a dumb question, but is there a way to supplement magnesium that doesn't cause the bowel effects that oral supplementation causes? For example, if I use a topical oil or an epsom salt soak, will that eventually have the same result, or no? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I used magnesium oil, though there is little evidence it can be absorbed transdermally. I used it for tooth grinding specifically. The grinding went away, though I'm not going to make any correlation/causation claims. ETA: I'm seeing a couple of studies about transdermal absorption. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Different forms of magnesium seem to work better in different people. Magnesium citrate seems to have the most GI effects. Then there are malate and glycinate, which might not have those effects. Then there's magnesium threonate, which shouldn't either. But, everyone's different. (There are many brands for these different forms - I recommend reading reviews and such!) How much a person will absorb through the skin may also differ. I tend to think that's a less-reliable method for most people. It depends on where you want the magnesium to go :). For example, the spray oil works great for my dh's calf muscles, better than oral citrate form. But for my ds, on the other hand, I want the mag to go to the brain and the guts - for him I use citrate and/or threonate. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Yes,epsom salt baths or spraying with magnesium oil or even putting on a magnesium lotion will all give you the magnesium while by-passing the G-I track. I think you are supposed to sit in the bath for at least 15 minutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I take natural cam, magnesium malate orally, and do the baths and I don't have the stomach issues. I think you just have to find the combo that works for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonwood Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Dr. Sircus' research shows that transdermal mag therapy is the most effect way to absorb mag without stomach issues. His book, Transdermal Magnesium Therapy is a real good read for this. YMMV with everyone. We soak with epsom and mag citrate flakes ..sometimes adding baking soda... and it makes a huge difference. The mag spray is just hard for me to remember daily so I am looking into which oral supplement will not give me stomach issues as much, while continuing the soaks. I make my own spray ..maybe if I made my own lotion..hmmmm... Natural Calm is on it's way here, ...all great options. I am also leery of oral mag supplements b/c of the fillers in them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 I use Jigsaw brand magnesium. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 I use Jigsaw brand magnesium. This. It's a sustained release formula. And this one doesn't have a laxative effect on you? That's my real concern. I already have a health issue (post-gall bladder-removal IBS) that keeps me close to home if I'm not careful, and I can't exacerbate that or I'll lose my mind! I have Natural Calm now, but it definitely does have a laxative effect. In fact, that's why I keep it around :lol: But I would love something that has all the other good effects and NOT that one! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 And this one doesn't have a laxative effect on you? That's my real concern. I already have a health issue (post-gall bladder-removal IBS) that keeps me close to home if I'm not careful, and I can't exacerbate that or I'll lose my mind! I have Natural Calm now, but it definitely does have a laxative effect. In fact, that's why I keep it around :lol: But I would love something that has all the other good effects and NOT that one! Nope. YMMV, of course. I use a little more Calm when I need it, too. 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Check out Dr. Carolyn Dean's website. She has some drops called Re-Align and Re-Mag or something similar. She is the magnesium guru and I believe she has products that do not cause the laxative effect. http://drcarolyndean.com/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Thank you all! I'll definitely check out the resources you suggested. I'm hopeful that I can find something that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I used magnesium oil, though there is little evidence it can be absorbed transdermally. I used it for tooth grinding specifically. The grinding went away, though I'm not going to make any correlation/causation claims. ETA: I'm seeing a couple of studies about transdermal absorption. Oh, Tangerine, I forgot to ask: When you used oil for your grinding, where and when did you apply it? I have a terrible, terrible grinding problem, and a mouth guard is just so awful for me that I would love to find some other solution if there's one out there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Oh, Tangerine, I forgot to ask: When you used oil for your grinding, where and when did you apply it? I have a terrible, terrible grinding problem, and a mouth guard is just so awful for me that I would love to find some other solution if there's one out there! I applied it to my thighs and upper arms by spraying it in my hand, mixing it with a little lotion to alleviate the burn, and rubbing it in every night before bed. I also hate the mouth guard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in OK Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Spread out the dosage. I have clients take 1/2 at lunch and 1/2 with dinner. If you are having loose stools, your body is not absorbing the magnesium. http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/magnificent-magnesium/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 If anyone is interested, there is a group on FB called The Magnesium Advocacy Group. Lots of great info there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 I applied it to my thighs and upper arms by spraying it in my hand, mixing it with a little lotion to alleviate the burn, and rubbing it in every night before bed. I also hate the mouth guard. Thank you! Spread out the dosage. I have clients take 1/2 at lunch and 1/2 with dinner. If you are having loose stools, your body is not absorbing the magnesium. http://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/magnificent-magnesium/ :blink: Well, for pete's sake. If that isn't the most obvious and simple solution, then I don't what is. Thinking outside the box has never been my strong suit :lol: Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 If anyone is interested, there is a group on FB called The Magnesium Advocacy Group. Lots of great info there. I'm very interested, thanks! I'll go right over now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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