Thorne Magnesium CitraMate - Magnesium Supplement with Citrate-Malate - 90 Capsules

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Following are some of the more researched health issues which may benefit from magnesium supplementation: In comparison to other magnesium supplements, this product has a lower dose of magnesium citrate, which can help move things along without causing an urgent trip to the bathroom. Third-party testing does not test to see if a product is effective or safe for everyone, and it does not ensure the supplement will not interact with other supplements or medications. According to NOW, this magnesium supplement may help with nervous system support by having a calming effect which could contribute to greater relaxation and better sleep quality.

This herbal supplement comes from the Ginkgo biloba tree and is one of the most widely used in the world. Its proponents believe it can help with dementia, cardiovascular disease, and sexual dysfunction. In terms of the powder itself, one teaspoon dissolves effortlessly into water. In fact, we hardly needed to stir it at all, which was seriously impressive. The taste promises to be ‘unflavored’ and ‘neutral’. We’d say it had an ever so slightly milky taste about it, which actually wasn’t unpleasant before bedtime. If you wanted to, you could easily stir this into a hot drink too.

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Diuretics: If you are on chronic treatment with diuretics such as Lasix®, Bumex®, Aquazide H®, Edecrin®, or Aldactone®, be sure to speak to a healthcare provider regarding your magnesium status. Certain diuretics can lead to an increased loss of magnesium, while others may cause you to retain magnesium and not excrete it properly. Razak MA, Begum PS, Viswanath B, Rajagopal S. Multifarious Beneficial Effect of Nonessential Amino Acid, Glycine: A Review [published correction appears in Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2022 Feb 23;2022:9857645]. Oxid Med Cell Longev. 2017;2017:1716701. doi:10.1155/2017/1716701 Bone health: The majority of magnesium is stored in bones, between 55 to 60%. "A consistent amount of magnesium seems to be the most beneficial for bone health," Wrubel says. "Deficiency in this mineral can contribute to osteoporosis by altering the activity of the parathyroid hormone and encouraging low grade inflammation. A review of multiple studies found that there was a benefit in supplementing with magnesium in terms of bone mineral density and fracture risk."

Unlike many other supplements, this one can be taken on an empty stomach. As a result, you can easily take it just before bed and it may help keep nighttime cramps at bay. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI): The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advises healthcare providers to measure the serum magnesium level in any patient on long-term PPI treatment as PPIs have been known to cause low levels of serum magnesium.Holland S, Silberstein SD, Freitag F, et al. Evidence-based guideline update: NSAIDs and other complementary treatments for episodic migraine prevention in adults: report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society. Neurology. 2012;78(17):1346-1353. In addition to an AI or RDA, as outlined above, the FNB also establishes a Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for various vitamins and nutrients. Exceeding the UL of magnesium from supplements can result in gastrointestinal distress, such as diarrhea, nausea, and cramping. Other symptoms of magnesium toxicity can include low blood pressure, vomiting, muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, and cardiac arrest. Magnesium supplements can be contraindicated for individuals with kidney issues. Magnesium supplements can also interact with PPI's (aka proton pump inhibitors) as well as other medications. It is always best to speak with your healthcare provider before you add any supplement to your dietary regimen.