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magnesium

  1. C

    Long Covid, Short Magnesium (Chambers, 2022)

    Abstract Long Covid, now also reported in children, has become increasingly alarming. Perhaps a third of those who develop MIS-C go on to experience Long Covid. Etiology is elusive. The role of vitamin D in bone and immune health has been recognized but magnesium deficiency has escaped...
  2. ChookityPop

    What is the best type of magnesium?

    I use magnesium malate and it has helped reduce my muscle twitching. But its expensive. I would love to inject it to get even better effect. I found magnesium citrate but I read that people shouldnt use it since it interferes with iron and something else. I wonder if epsom salt (food grade)...
  3. PatJ

    Bad reaction high dose to vitamin D

    I'd like to get some feedback about the problems I've been having after taking high dose vitamin D. I was quite stable for someone with ME/CFS but vitamin D has ruined that stability. The past month has been the worst for my health in years. I've been having more trouble than usual with...
  4. Peajay69

    Mestinon and Magnesium?

    I have very severe ME. Does anybody know if it's OK to continue supplementing Magnesium while on Mestinon? I'm currently taking 20mg X 4 a day and getting quite severe muscle twitching. I previously injected Magnesium Sulphate weekly but have recently stopped due to hearing conflicting opinions...
  5. frozenborderline

    Paul Cheney Seminar--covers lots of research and clinical experience

    https://paradigmchange.me/wp/cheney/?fbclid=IwAR2kpq8tuZjP3mIeg9aZM2j6goro3ChWzK1LE_52m3nudQFVmmgn_cUnneY
  6. Sarah94

    Glycine - advice please?

    I want to switch my magnesium citrate (400mg each night) to magnesium glycinate. Because I have been informed that citrate can contribute to glutamate which may have a negative effect on sleep. And people say that mag glycinate is generally the best for relaxing you and helping you sleep. I've...