What's the difference between Magnesium and Magnesium Citrate??
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http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/types-of-magnesium/ there are a bunch of forms of magnesium. plain 'magnesium' doesn't give enough details to know the form. Mag Citrate is one of the most absorbable. This article gives you more information. Good luck !
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1. The citrate salt is (supposedly) more bio-available (more easily absorbed and distributed through the body) than other salt forms.2. To the best of my understanding, the active form of Magnesium in the body is the Mg 2+ cation. I cannot see any chemical rationale for injesting Magnesium Oxide as a source of dietary magnesium. I don't know if Magnesium Citrate is the MOST bioavailable, but my chemical intuition tells me that it MUST be better than supplements containing Magnesium Oxide.3. Totes LOLed at the "citrate binds with oxalate" comment: meaningless nonsense. 1. The citrate salt is (supposedly) more bio-available (more easily absorbed and distributed through the body) than other salt forms.2. To the best of my understanding, the active form of Magnesium in the body is the Mg 2+ cation. I cannot see any chemical rationale for injesting Magnesium Oxide as a source of dietary magnesium. I don't know if Magnesium Citrate is the MOST bioavailable, but my chemical intuition tells me that it MUST be better than supplements containing Magnesium Oxide.3. Totes LOLed at the "citrate binds with oxalate" comment:... » Read More 1. The citrate salt is (supposedly) more bio-available (more easily absorbed and distributed through the body) than other salt forms.2. To the best of my understanding, the active form of Magnesium in the body is the Mg 2+ cation. I cannot see any chemical rationale for injesting Magnesium Oxide as a source of dietary magnesium. I don't know if Magnesium Citrate is the MOST bioavailable, but my chemical intuition tells me that it MUST be better than supplements containing Magnesium Oxide.3. Totes LOLed at the "citrate binds with oxalate" comment: meaningless nonsense. « Show Less
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There are old studies that purported magnesium citrate had greater bioavailability, but newer studies state that they are about equal...
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Magnesium Citrate is absorbed much better. I actually switched to this Magnesium Citrate Zahler Magnesium Citrate, All Natural Supplement with Maximum Absorption, Helps Maintain Normal Muscle and Nerve Function, Certified Kosher, 200mg, 60 Capsules and I'm seeing amazing results.
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Ingredients: A proprietary blend of citric acid and magnesium carbonate-which, in combination with water, creates ionic magnesium citrate-calcium gluconate, potassium citrate, ascorbic acid, vitamin D3 and boron citrate.
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Mine is Magnesium Buffered Chelate. The reason I bought it was because of it being Chelated...the best form of Magnesium I believe. I'm sorry that I therefore can not answer your question. Try contacting the seller through Amazon. Maybe they can find the Chelated Magnesium for you. I hope so.
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If it is magnesium oxide, it really is not the best for bio-availability. That would be magnesium taurate, which you can find here at Amazon under the Cardiovascular Research Lab label. A bit more pricey (of course!) but really the best. For my purposes, which involves severe muscle burning/cramping, I can feel it working within 30 mins. or so. My naturopath had recommended the PURE magnesium (which uses mag. citrate...probably the next best type) but explained to me how the taurate was actually the best. Or so goes my two cents worth! :^) Cheers!
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The container says Calcium gluconate and magnesium citrate. (a proprietary blend of citric acid and magnesium carbonate which in combination with water, creates ionic magnesium citrate) :o)
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Hi Therese, I am no expert on this however the website i have included says that the magnesium oil is more pure than the flakes. It goes into alot of detail about the difference and when to use which one. http://www.ancient-minerals.com/blog-post/bath-flakes-vs-oil/
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Ben, another great way to get magnesium is through magnesium oil, which you spray on your skin. Most people don't realize that magnesium capsules offer the least amount of absorption. I am debating trying the concentrace because I'm looking into doing reverse osmosis on my tap water, but that's another whole story. I have been using magnesium oil for quite a while and I love it. It has helped with a few of my chronic health issues. It's not really an oil (not greasy, etc), but that's what they call it.
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I am not familiar with different forms of magnesium, but I am pretty sure that magnesium aspartate and Aspartame are two very different things. Aspartame is an artificial sweetener, and you are right: dangerous to your health. I would google magnesium aspartate if I was you, but it seems to me that it's just one of many different forms magnesium comes in. Magnesium Glycinate is the form most easily absorbed by the body.
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On the bottle it says it's from pure magnesium. I know when I was looking for magnesium, I chose this one because it was the purest one I could find. I hope this answers your question.
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I would love to know this as well. A different brand of liquid magnesium here on amazon has an image of the label, which indicates 2.5ml has 100 mg of magnesium. I can't find an actual amount on amazon or on the Mother Earth website and I would like to know how much I'm taking.
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The bottle I purchased and sitting in my kitchen cabinet lists the ingredients as magnesium citrate and vegetarian capsule composed of cellulose and water. Perhaps there is an error in the photo ad or it is another product. I did a quick "Google" check to learn the difference. It is below, including the site. Hope this helps in your search. Magnesium Citrate/Malate "Magnesium citrate: A commonly used form that has a good bioavailability compared to oxide. It is also very rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract but it does have a stool loosening effect.1 This form is found in many supplements and remains a solid option for delivering magnesium into the body." "Magnesium Malate: This less well-known combination has been studied for use in fibromyalgia. Since malate is a substrate in the cellular energy cycle, it can help improve ATP production; there is some preliminary evidence that it may reduce muscle pain and tender points in fibromyalgia patients." http://www.drnibber.com/understanding-different-types-of-magnesium/
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magnesium oxide is very poorly absorbed. about 4%. it has a laxative property. it is the cheapest salt.magnesium taurate is much easier to absorbed. it has an affinity for the brain & cardiovascular systems.we have this item ready for prompt shipment.thanks
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In Supplement Facts, I see Vitamin C, 500 mg; Calcium (as Citrate, Ascorbate reached from calcium carbonate and citric / ascorbic acids) 500 mg, Magnesium (as citrate, ascorbate from Magnesium Oxide and citric / ascorbic acids) 200 mg. Other ingredients: Glycine.
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The actual bottle label indicates "magnesium (as magnesium citrate) and ascorbyl palmitate" which is a fat-soluble vitamin C ester: an antioxidant used to prolong shelf life. Be aware: these capsules are +3/4" long (horse pills).
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The Mg. citrate pills are a little bigger, but no problems in swallowing it. It does have amazing benefits from what I have experienced. One has to make sure to take it with enough water. My suggestion is, if this is a problem, cut it in half, as the benefits outweigh the negativity on the size of the pill.Hope that helps on concerns on the size of the pill.cheers
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I think this is the one that was the same ratio-I bought it by accident-Natural Vitality, natural calm plus calcium is more magnesium 230mg calcium-350mg magnesium plus c,d,potassium and boron-you can call them at 866-416-9216
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No. Not the same. You can't take magnesium alone. It must be bound to something. My doctor chose this particular form for me because I not only need the magnesium, but I also have trouble sleeping. This form helps with both. See this article about the various forms of magnesium and their differences: http://peoplesrx.com/the-best-kind-of-magnesium-for-you/