Vitamins and mineralsMagnesium chloride for a few złoty — better than expensive pills from advertisements?
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Henryk Różański describes magnesium chloride as a well-absorbed, inexpensive source of magnesium.
- It can therefore be used to supplement magnesium, but supplementation alone does not guarantee an adequate intake.
- Absorption depends on the form of magnesium and can be reduced by several medicines and products.
- Jan Jaśkowski recommends magnesium glycinate because it is well absorbed.
- A 3 g dose of magnesium chloride has a strong laxative effect.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
Magnesium chloride is described as an absorbable, inexpensive source of magnesium for people and animals.
„Anhydrous magnesium chloride MgCl2, molar mass: 95.2104 [g/mol]
Crystalline magnesium chloride hexahydrate MgCl2+6H2O, molar mass: 203.3021 [g/mol]
Magnesium chloride is bioavailable (absorbable), and is therefore a good, inexpensive source of magnesium for the bodies of humans and animals.”Chlorek magnezu bezwodny MgCl2 masa molowa: 95.2104 [g/mol]
Chlorek magnezu krystaliczny sześciowodny MgCl2+6H2O masa molowa: 203.3021 [g/mol]
Chlorek magnezu jest biodostępny (przyswajalny), zatem stanowi dobre i tanie źródło magnezu dla organizmu człowieka i zwierząt.
Henryk Różański
Magnesium chloride is approved for use in supplements as a source of magnesium, and the recommended daily intake of magnesium is 375 mg.
„Under the Regulation of the Minister of Health of May 18, 2010, magnesium chloride was approved for use in supplements as a source of magnesium (Appendices to the Regulation of the Minister of Health of May 18, 2010 (item 596)). The recommended daily intake of magnesium is 375 mg.”Zgodnie z Rozporządzeniem Ministra Zdrowia z 18 maja 2010 r. chlorek magnezu został dopuszczony do suplementów jako źródło magnezu (Załączniki do rozporządzenia Ministra Zdrowia z dnia 18 maja 2010 r. (poz. 596)). Zalecane dzienne spożycie magnezu wynosi 375 mg.
Henryk Różański
Magnesium chloride can be taken in capsules or as a powder dissolved in water.
„Magnesium chloride can be given in capsules or as powders to be dissolved in water. It is suitable for preparing solutions or syrups to be measured by the spoonful, including for children and older people. In case of constipation, it can be mixed with a solution of mannitol, xylitol, xylose, or sorbitol, or with fruit juices, for example.”Chlorek magnezu można podawać w kapsułkach oraz w proszkach do rozpuszczania w wodzie. Nadaje się do przygotowania roztworów-syropów, dawkowanych łyżkami, w tym dla dzieci i osób starszych. W przypadku zaparcia można go mieszać z roztworem mannitolu, ksylitolu, ksylozy, sorbitolu, z sokami owocowymi, np.
Henryk Różański
A 3 g oral dose has a strong bile-stimulating and laxative effect.
„At an oral dose of 3 g, it strongly stimulates bile flow and acts as an osmotic laxative. At lower doses (700-1000 mg), it increases bile secretion, stimulates intestinal peristalsis, and regulates bowel movements without causing a laxative effect, as does, for example.”W dawce 3 g doustnie działa silnie żółciopędnie i rozwalniająco na zasadzie osmotycznej. W mniejszych dawkach (700-1000 mg) wzmaga wydzielanie żółci, pobudza perystaltykę jelit i reguluje wypróżnienia, nie dając jednocześnie efektu przeczyszczenia, jak czyni, np.
Henryk Różański
Taking magnesium supplements does not guarantee an adequate intake, and the value of a supplement depends on the chemical form used.
„Taking magnesium in the form of supplements does not guarantee an adequate magnesium intake. The value of a supplement depends on which chemical form of magnesium it contains. Not all magnesium compounds can be absorbed by our bodies. Magnesium oxides, carbonate, and phosphate are questionable sources of absorbable magnesium (unless we take them at the same time as acids or suffer from excess stomach acid).”Zażywanie magnezu w postaci suplementów nie gwarantuje dostatecznej podaży magnezu. Wartość suplementu zależy od tego, jaką formę chemiczną magnezu w nim zastosowano. Nie wszystkie związki chemiczne magnezu są przyswajalne dla naszego organizmu. Tlenki, węglan, czy fosforan magnezu są wątpliwym źródłem magnezu przyswajalnego (chyba, że te zażywamy równocześnie z kwasami lub cierpimy na nadkwasotę).
Henryk Różański
Some medicines and products can reduce magnesium absorption.
„Do not take magnesium at the same time as antibiotics (e.g. tetracycline). If you are also taking calcium supplements, take magnesium at a different time of day. Antacids, cellulose products, fiber, medicinal charcoal, and strong alcoholic drinks (e.g. vodka, cognac) impair magnesium absorption.”Magnezu nie przyjmować jednocześnie z antybiotykami (np. tetracykliną). Jeżeli równocześnie zażywamy preparaty wapnia – spożyć magnez w innym czasie dnia. Środki zobojętniające sok żołądkowy, preparaty celulozy, błonnika, węgiel leczniczy, alkohole mocne (np. wódki, koniak) – upośledzają przyswajanie magnezu.
Henryk Różański
Magnesium deficiency can result, among other things, from an unsuitable diet, absorption problems, or excessive magnesium loss.
„Causes of magnesium deficiency with hypomagnesemia include: – an unsuitable diet, – starvation, – insufficient absorption of magnesium from the gastrointestinal tract due to intestinal inflammation, chronic intestinal catarrh, or loss of magnesium in bile or intestinal juice, – excessive loss of magnesium in urine—magnesiuria (e.g.”Powodami niedoboru magnezu z hipomagnezemią są: – niewłaściwa dieta, – głodowanie, – niedostateczne wchłanianie magnezu z przewodu pokarmowego na tle stanu zapalnego jelit, przewlekłego nieżytu jelit, utraty magnezu z żółcią lub z sokiem jelitowym, – nadmierna utrata magnezu z moczem – magnezuria (np.
Henryk Różański
Excessive use of magnesium preparations can lead to an increased magnesium level in the blood, and muscle paralysis may be one of its symptoms.
„Hypermagnesemia is an increase in the magnesium concentration in blood serum above 1.5 mmol/l. It is most often caused by: – excessive doses of magnesium preparations, especially when they are administered parenterally, – excessive stomach acidity alongside prolonged and excessive use of magnesium preparations, – insufficient excretion of magnesium in the urine (kidney failure, hypothyroidism, or adrenal insufficiency), – use of magnesium compounds that neutralize stomach acid (carbonate, bicarbonate, magnesium oxide) in cases of excessive stomach acidity, together with kidney failure or the simultaneous, inadvertent use of acidifiers.”Hipermagnezemia to wzrost stężenia magnezu w surowicy krwi ponad 1,5 mmol/l. Jest wywołana najczęściej: – nadmiernymi dawkami preparatów magnezowych, szczególnie przy pozajelitowym ich podawaniu, – nadkwaśnością treści żołądka przy jednoczesnym długotrwałym i nadmiernym podawaniu preparatów magnezu, – niedostatecznym wydalaniem magnezu z moczem (niewydolność nerek, niedoczynność tarczycy lub nadnerczy), – podawaniem związków magnezu zobojętniających sok żołądkowy (węglan, wodorowęglan,tlenek magnezu) przy nadkwaśności, z równoczesną niewydolnością nerek lub równoczesnym nieświadomym zażywaniem zakwaszaczy.
Jan Jaśkowski
Jan Jaśkowski recommends magnesium glycinate, which he describes as well absorbed and calming.
„Rich sources of magnesium include fruit, root vegetables, dairy products, and chocolate. Vitamin K2 is found in dairy products, liver, and eggs.
As a supplement, I recommend magnesium glycinate, which is well absorbed and has a calming effect.”Bogatym źródłem magnezu są owoce, warzywa korzeniowe, nabiał i czekolada. Witamina K2 występuje w nabiale, wątróbce i jajkach.
Z suplementów zalecam glicynian magnezu, który charakteryzuje się dobrą wchłanialnością oraz działa uspokajająco.
Jan Jaśkowski
Jan Jaśkowski also points to magnesium bisglycinate or taurate as forms of supplementation that support the treatment of several conditions.
„Scientific studies show that magnesium supplementation (in the form of magnesium bisglycinate or taurate) supports the treatment of high blood pressure, depression, and insomnia, and helps ensure proper bone structure. Magnesium is also necessary for the production of ATP in cells—the carrier of energy.”Badania naukowe dowodzą, że suplementacja magnezem (w postaci bisglicynianu lub taurynianu magnezu) wspomaga leczenie nadciśnienia tętniczego, depresji i bezsenności oraz zapewnia prawidłową budowę kości. Magnez jest także niezbędny do produkcji ATP w komórkach — nośnika energii.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
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Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 309.
In rats, magnesium chloride was absorbable, although organic salts had slightly greater bioavailability than inorganic ones.
Aim of the study: Literature data on the bioavailability of various Mg forms provide scarce information on the best Mg salt to be used in animal and human supplementation. This study aimed to investigate the bioavailability of different forms of Mg in rats using Mg stable isotopes.
Results: Mg gluconate exhibited the highest Mg bioavailability of the ten Mg salts studied. Urinary 26Mg excretion varied from 0.20 mg to 0.33 mg, and feeding with the organic pidolate, citrate, gluconate and aspartate salts resulted in higher urinary 26Mg excretion than with inorganic salts. Ultimately, 26Mg retention was higher in the rats receiving the organic salts such as gluconate, lactate and aspartate than in those receiving the inorganic salts. Taken together, these results indicate that 26Mg is sufficiently bioavailable from the ten different Mg salts studied in the present experiment, although Mg gluconate exhibited the highest bioavailability under these experimental conditions.
Study of magnesium bioavailability from ten organic and inorganic Mg salts in Mg-depleted rats using a stable isotope approach. · Magnes Res 2005
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Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„Other useful, but more costly, oral forms of magnesium include magnesium glycinate, magnesium gluconate, magnesium taurate, magnesium malate, and magnesium chloride. Avoid magnesium oxide (it absorbs very poorly) and avoid both magnesium glutamate and magnesium aspartate (10). Magnesium sulfate is cheap and can be obtained transdermally by soaking in regular Epsom salt baths.”Other useful, but more costly, oral forms of magnesium include magnesium glycinate, magnesium gluconate, magnesium taurate, magnesium malate, and magnesium chloride. Avoid magnesium oxide (it absorbs very poorly) and avoid both magnesium glutamate and magnesium aspartate (10). Magnesium sulfate is cheap and can be obtained transdermally by soaking in regular Epsom salt baths.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„In a review paper, Long and Romani wanted to "advocate for the necessity of identifying easy and reproducible methods to assess serum and cellular magnesium levels and to identify magnesium deficiency in order to alleviate related pathological conditions." They acknowledged that serum magnesium is a "poor predictor of tissue magnesium content and availability."[2] The top 10 magnesium facts Magnesium is necessary for the proper functioning of 700-800 enzyme systems in the body - that's why it is implicated in scores of symptoms and 65 health conditions. Most people in the USA, 70-80 percent, are magnesium deficient.”In a review paper, Long and Romani wanted to "advocate for the necessity of identifying easy and reproducible methods to assess serum and cellular magnesium levels and to identify magnesium deficiency in order to alleviate related pathological conditions." They acknowledged that serum magnesium is a "poor predictor of tissue magnesium content and availability."[2] The top 10 magnesium facts Magnesium is necessary for the proper functioning of 700-800 enzyme systems in the body - that's why it is implicated in scores of symptoms and 65 health conditions. Most people in the USA, 70-80 percent, are magnesium deficient.
Orthomolecular Medicine News Service Opinion material
„Alternatively, DMSO can be readily combined with other anti-pathogen agents, such as sodium ascorbate (vitamin C) and magnesium chloride. Anecdotally, this DMSO-vitamin C-magnesium chloride combination has proven to be very effective in clearing biofilms and their underlying pathogen colonies. This can be done with 1 to 5 cc of 99.9% DMSO brought up to 10 to 12 cc with a combination solution of vitamin C and magnesium chloride.”Alternatively, DMSO can be readily combined with other anti-pathogen agents, such as sodium ascorbate (vitamin C) and magnesium chloride. Anecdotally, this DMSO-vitamin C-magnesium chloride combination has proven to be very effective in clearing biofilms and their underlying pathogen colonies. This can be done with 1 to 5 cc of 99.9% DMSO brought up to 10 to 12 cc with a combination solution of vitamin C and magnesium chloride.
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