Magnesium for Relief of Tinnitus Research

[LadyDi]

Does it give you loose bowels the next morning?

Magnesium can indeed give you very loose bowels, especially if it is easily absorbable. Personally I have started spreading my magnesium intake throughout the day for that reason. I take total400 mg bio citrate magnesium daily, three tabs, one in the morning and two at night.

It says to take it with food but sometimes I don't.

 

[Karen]

Magnesium chloride doesn't cause any bowel problems for me. That's why I like this form of magnesium. I tried taking magnesium citrate, but it caused loose bowels.

 

[LadyDi]

Hey Karen: as a person who has ongoing constapation issues ( I know, TMI) have welcomed this side effect. But isn't citrate more absorbable?

 

[ajg]

Hey Karen: as a person who has ongoing constapation issues ( I know, TMI) have welcomed this side effect. But isn't citrate more absorbable?

Magnesium can indeed give you very loose bowels, especially if it is easily absorbable. Personally I have started spreading my magnesium intake throughout the day for that reason. I take total400 mg bio citrate magnesium daily, three tabs, one in the morning and two at night.

It says to take it with food but sometimes I don't.

3 tabs a day- total of 400 mg- one in the morning and two at night-?
so you take a 200mg tab and two 100 mg tabs?

 

[Karen]

Hi, @LadyDi

I tried taking magnesium (Natural Calm) for sleep, but it caused me to have diarrhea. I looked up Natural Calm, and it does say that it contains magnesium citrate, which is easily absorbable, so you are correct. It just didn't work for me.

A chiropractor suggested I try the magnesium chloride, and it worked well for me. So, I've been taking it for over a year now, and really like it. Sometimes I take one of my doses (a pill, which contains 520 mg), in the middle of the afternoon, and then I take the other pill at night. It works, and I don't have any side effects, except that I feel calmer!

Thanks for asking,
Karen

 

[EdnaLegume]

I take magnesium glycinate. It provides the highest levels of absorption and bio availability AND does not cause digestive upset (for me at least and I have a tricky system). it is the one supplement I'd sell my children for before I'd do without.

 

[ajg]

So I've read all 4 pages of this thread 3-4 times now making sure I haven't missed anything.
What I'm looking for is if there is any reduction in the dizziness when taking Magnesium. I haven't come across
that being addressed.

Anyone know?

 

[LadyDi]

Hi ajg: My magnesium supplement says three capsules equal 400 mg. So I take one in the morning and two at night. Dont have a major dizziness issue but it does seem calming.

Thanks for your response, Karen. I was using a different magnesium in the beginning that did not have the digestive effect. This one was recommended for its absorption but did have the digestive side effect. Bu for me, that side effect helpful.

 

[demi]

I was originally taking just regular magnesium supplements, but today I saw Magnesium Citrate gel pills that say they are highest absorption because of the citrate, so I bought them. Does anyone else take this type of magnesium?

 

[LadyDi]

I was originally taking just regular magnesium supplements, but today I saw Magnesium Citrate gel pills that say they are highest absorption because of the citrate, so I bought them. Does anyone else take this type of magnesium?

Yes it's what I take. Bio citrate magnesium gel caps by Solaray, 400 mg total daily. One in the morning, two at night. They do the trick. But be aware: magnesium can give you very loose bowels. It's normal but if it's too much in the beginning, cut your dosage until your body gets used to it.

 

[Glen Morse]

Thanks for this thread! I am going to give this a try. Today I bought some Slow-Mag, Magnesium Choloride, and took a dose, and I will do it later. I noticed already that tinnites is quieter and kitchen noises like the clanging of knives and pans didn't set me on edge.
I have gone through times like this when I feel like it's gone, and then it's back. So we will see, but none the less , I feel that this will certanly help. Thank you.

 

[Karen]

Glen,

I'm glad the magnesium seems to be working for you! For those of us who have been taking it for awhile, it really does seem to take the edge off the tinnitus. It is also calming, and may help with sleep, as well.

Please update when you've been taking it for awhile, to let us know how it works for you.

 

[Jeff M.]

Does anyone have any info of the efficacy of magnesium supplements on idiopathic tinnitus (non-trauma induced)???

 

[Jeff M.]

Glen,

I'm glad the magnesium seems to be working for you! For those of us who have been taking it for awhile, it really does seem to take the edge off the tinnitus. It is also calming, and may help with sleep, as well.

Please update when you've been taking it for awhile, to let us know how it works for you.

Hey Karen, what dosage and brand of mag do you take??

 

[Karen]

Hi, @Jeff,

The brand I take is ALTA Health Products Magnesium Chloride. The dosage is 1 to 3 tablets per day. I take 1 to 2 tablets per day, about an hour before bedtime. Sometimes I take one dose in the late afternoon. Each tablet contains 520 mg.

This brand was recommended to me by a chiropractor, and I like it because it doesn't cause me any problems with lose stools/diarrhea.

 

[Liesel]

I just got a bottle of NatureMade Magnesium 400mg capsules. If I don't notice improvements in 4 weeks, I'll be trying something else. Gotta' go about this scientifically!

 

[Glen Morse]

When I go to bed some times the tinnites is not that bad,like last night, but I seem to wake up with it screeching at me. It was loud when I woke up, and I did take the magneseum this morning, along with listening to my ipod music during a hike. It is not screeching at me now, but is there anything anyone may know about this comming on during when your sleeping? It usually comes on worse at night during sleep. Could this have something to do with more blood being in my head from laying down or something? Does taking magneseum help this kind of tinnites go away?

 

[Sherri786]

I know I keep repeating myself but to all those who are taking magnesium ......magnesium is very hard for the body to absorb, so please also take something called " boron" which is found in certain foods, boron helps the body absorb magnesium. I'm now regularly eating raisins everyday which contains boron.
Google and read up about it pls !

 

[Jeff M.]

Hi, @Jeff,

The brand I take is ALTA Health Products Magnesium Chloride. The dosage is 1 to 3 tablets per day. I take 1 to 2 tablets per day, about an hour before bedtime. Sometimes I take one dose in the late afternoon. Each tablet contains 520 mg.

This brand was recommended to me by a chiropractor, and I like it because it doesn't cause me any problems with lose stools/diarrhea.

Thanks Karen!!

 

[Glen Morse]

Thanks Karen, I ordered some ALTA that you mentioned. I have a feeling that this will help a lot!

 

[II Packy II]

What's the general consensus with regard to which type of magnesium and intake option work the best?

 

[Karen]

I think it depends on the person, their stress level, and the magnesium level they are currently at (determined by a blood test by your doctor).

I personally like magnesium chloride, and have both the tablets and the spray oil. But I've also read that magnesium glycinate is a good form of magnesium to take. I'd like to hear from others on this topic. What type of magnesium supplement works best for you?

Here's an interesting article about magnesium written by Dr. Andrew Weil:
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA400753/Best-Source-of-Magnesium.html

You can also make sure to eat foods rich in magnesium, such as almonds. I've also read that you can take an Epsom salts foot bath to up your magnesium intake.

 

[Jeff M.]

Thanks Karen!!

Thanks Karen!!!

 

[demi]

Does anyone know how much magnesium is too much? I'm taking magnesium citrate, and the 500mgs I seem to be taking a day doesn't upset my stomach or anything like other people have mentioned. Would it be bad to take more?

 

[Karen]

@demi,

No, but you'll need to proceed slowly, so that your system can get used to the additional magnesium. You'll know you're taking too much magnesium when you begin to have loose bowels.

I think you can safely take up to roughly 1,000 mg. per day without any problems. But --- please do ease yourself into it!

 

[II Packy II]

does this stuff really help you guys?

 

[Denny]

Magnesium is known to reduce anxiety which probably reduces t volume?

 

[Karen]

Yes, magnesium does help me. What it did first was to calm me down; now that I've been taking it for awhile (over a year), I have noticed a difference in my tinnitus. Don't know if it's habituation, the supplement I'm taking, or the combined effect of both. But whatever it is, it's working!

 

[Glen Morse]

Yesterday I recieved a bottle of Swanson Ultra Magnesium oil. I sprayed it on my torso and rubed it in,early in the day, then I also started drinking Briggs organic apple cider vinegar later that day, because I read a post about it. I did the same today, sprayed the oil on, about a Tbl. spoon, early, then the vinegar (2tsp. 3 times a day), and I am doing great.
I got up with T. ringing not bad this morning, Sprayed on the oil, drank vinegar, then I went cross country skiing for about half a hour while listening to music with headphones. My T. has been nearly gone all day sense returning from skiing.
Normaly I do go runnung while listening to music with headphones on, and that does cut down the T. a lot, but today it has been a lot better.
I will tell you the rest of my routine, because I believe it all may work together for this result. I drank 64 oz. of distilled water first thing in morning, well that cleaned me out if you know what I mean. Quickest way to eliminate waste I know of. Also I read a post yesterday that convinced me to ignore T. so I have been.
I feel lots of hope, we will see how it goes over the long run, because I do know better than to count my chickens before they hatch, but I had a great day.

 

[Sherri786]

@Glen Morse , good to read that. Wish you continued progress, keep us updated !