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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: Pinkjan4288 on March 06, 2018, 07:43:46 AM

Title: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Pinkjan4288 on March 06, 2018, 07:43:46 AM

I'm trying to get on top of my headaches. They are chronic.
My Gp prescribed amyltriptaline in a low dose to help, and it does but it is addictive.

I'm using a drink water app and cutting out all possible triggers

I do have magnesium glycinate tablets but they have lots of filler in them.
So I'd like to get some decent quality ones.

I also have horrendous hip pain on one side that I'm hoping the magnesium will help. 

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Shadyglade on March 06, 2018, 10:15:47 AM

I always use Healthspan for supplements.  However, I don't think you will find anything on the market with no fillers as they are a necessary part of production.  If you check out the Healthspan website they give full details of all the ingredients in each supplement.

Hope that helps. :)

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Pinkjan4288 on March 06, 2018, 10:29:41 AM

Thanks. I know they will have some in. Just want to find decent quality so I can take less of them as get a good dose.

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Joaniepat on March 06, 2018, 10:47:23 AM

If you Google for "magnesium bisglycinate no fillers" you will find a suitable product. Amazon do one, the brand name is Herbs. As you probably know, magnesium glycinate (or bisglycinate, same thing) is the most bioavailable form. I actually wouldn't go for the Healthspan product as it contains magnesium oxide and magnesium citrate, which is not really what you want.
JP x

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Dancinggirl on March 06, 2018, 12:20:11 PM

Why not try Magnesium sprays - can be very good as it doesn't go through the digestive system. 
I get horrid headaches - usually due to poor sleep.  I also think my headaches are triggered by sinus problems (nasal passages dry out with menopause, causing chronic rhinitis ) - so I use Beconase nasal spray daily and this does help. DG x

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Pinkjan4288 on March 06, 2018, 02:52:16 PM

I do have a magnesium spray but I don't use it every day. I don't like the feel of it.

I much prefer it in my bath as salts.

How much should I try take a day to help my head and joints?

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Smitten on March 06, 2018, 04:35:52 PM

I have the magnesium spray for sensitive skin and use it after a bath and just before bed! It tingles/stings a little when you first use it, which I'm told indicates a deficiency. No tingles now :)

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Cassie on March 06, 2018, 04:51:38 PM

I use epsom salts in the bath and I also take the mag phos tissue salts works a treat.

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Waterdaggers on April 01, 2018, 09:04:27 PM

Try a liquid magnesium supplement. No filler at all. I use a brand called mega-mag.

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Poppi on April 03, 2018, 03:09:30 PM

Hi Pinkjan, I recommend the magnesium spray like others have mentioned. For very good quality supplements try Viridian. They are expensive but without any cheap additives, they are worth it I think 🤔

      Poppi x

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Poppi on April 03, 2018, 05:06:23 PM

Smitten, thanks for saying the oil stinging means a deficiency. Very interesting but an easy way to check if you need magnesium.

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: Smitten on April 03, 2018, 05:50:08 PM

You're welcome xxx

Title: Re: Good quality magnesium supplements needed
Post by: jorainbow on April 07, 2018, 06:51:39 AM

I'm interested in the sprays but heard (possible wrong!!!) that to get the recommended dose (400mg) you'd need about 10 sprays a day making it hideously expensive. It's very confusing! !!