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Magnesium question Dr.Stoll, S.H.A.P.E, Somebody Thanks

I found this on the internet and wanted to know if this is right, I am still trying to learn about Magnesium and its dosages I have taken up to 900 mg of elemental magnesium a day for a up to a week before I got this liquid S.H.A.P.E told me about I have been on it about a week, I have had no trouble with loose stools.I am a very heavy person since my thyroid has missed up. I found this info. and I was just wondering what everybody thought about It.Thanks Charity Formula to Calculate Magnesium Daily Requirement- 5 to 10 milligrams per day per kilo of ideal body weight or 2.5 to 4.5 milligrams per day per pound of ideal body weight.
Example: 70 kilos or 150 pounds= 350 mg. to 700 mg. daily.

(Do not use these calculations for children. The requirements for children are calculated differently. Please consult with your health care professional for more information.)

If one or more deficiency or loss factors are a consideration or you have any of the conditions associated with low magnesium use the higher number-

you take diuretics, including potassium sparing diuretics you are an athlete in training
you are diabetic you have hypertension
you are post surgical you are under large amounts of stress
you consume large amounts of carbohydrates you are repairing damaged tissue as in arthritis
the weather is very hot, you perspire profusely you have any of the conditions listed above
you are dieting with/without medications you are experiencing chronic pain
you have heart disease you have high cholesterol or triglycerides

EXAMPLES: 130 lb. Female, migraine headaches, insomnia, muscle tension/soreness. 130 times 4.5 milligrams equals total intake- 500-600 mg. total per day (supplement 100-200 mg. 1-3 times a day or if using a calcium supplement containing 1,000 mg calcium and 500 mg magnesium this may meet your need.) 88 kilo male, athlete in training, some injury with athletic performance 10 mg. equals total intake 880 mg. (100-200 mg. 3-6 times a day.)

Maximum daily intake of magnesium is probably 15 mg. per kilo of ideal body weight or 6.8 mg. per pound of body weight in rare cases, under medical supervision for short periods of time. Your body must be your guide. How do you feel? Do you have energy? Are you flexible? Do you sleep well? Are you free from degenerative disease symptoms?

The medical community repletes magnesium by giving 400 mg. of oxide, sulphate or gluconate 4-6 times a day. At this level diarrhea becomes a problem and a loose stool depletes magnesium quickly. We have been using high tech chelated magnesiums but diarrhea can still be a problem. You should always discontinue magnesium if your stool becomes soft and un-formed. Clearly more research is needed to find the most physiologically appropriate magnesium.

If your stool becomes loose it does not mean you have adequate magnesium. You may need to do a series of experiments with different types, timing (with and without food; 2,3 or 4 times a day) and/or amounts (100-200 mg. per dose, try the higher first and the lower if you encounter a problem). You may need more than the daily requirement initially to get expected results.

Try to keep all doses at not more than 300-400 mg. each. 100-200 mg at a time work more efficiently. Definitely do not take magnesium in the evening. I have frequent reports of too much energy too late in the day and disturbed sleep.

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