Reddit reviews NOW Supplements, Magnesium Citrate Pure Powder, 8-Ounce
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PURE POWDER: Magnesium is a mineral that is critical for energy production and metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and bone mineralization.*SUPPORTS ENERGY PRODUCTION*: It is a required cofactor for an estimated 300 enzymes.* Among the reactions catalyzed by these enzymes are fatty acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and glucose metabolism.*CRITICAL FOR ENZYME FUNCTION*: Magnesium status is also important for regulation of calcium balance through its effects on the parathyroid gland.*GMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968.
What magnesium and potassium supplements are you taking? Magnesium carbonate pills didn't help me with my blood pressure or lightheadedness. It wasn't until I switched to Magnesium Citrate powder that I mixed with water and a potassium salt-substitute that my blood pressure went down and I stopped feeling faint/dizzy.
I really feel that switching to magnesium citrate powder was the key to lowering my bp and feeling better. This is the one I use NOW Foods Magnesium Citrate Powder
Here is some reputable magnesium citrate power : http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Magnesium-Citrate-Powder-Ounces/dp/B004189JCW
Here is some potassium powder: http://www.amazon.com/Now-Foods-Potassium-Gluconate-1-pound/dp/B0015C2ZI2/ref=sr_1_1_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1457137020&sr=1-1&keywords=potassium+powder
Both will last you longer, be more effective, and in the end just be more efficient at tackling the electrolyte imbalances we suffer through as alcoholics.
You take a tea spoon/table spoon/whatever spoon and mix it into water, stir it up and gulp it down.
Uh ok... so i made some research on my own and found this:
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https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Magnesium-Citrate-Powder-8-Ounce/product-reviews/B004189JCW
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I just purchased 2 bottles, only to find out it was NOT "pure" Magnesium Citrate powder. I am a long time, and recurrent, purchaser of the magnesium citrate powder. I make my own capsules for easy ingestion. However, I noticed the powder was different this time, and when I tasted my latest purchase the exothermic reaction on my tongue was certainly enough to convince me. I highly suspect the stuff is actually sodium picosulfate/magnesium citrate, SPMC (I was a chemistry major, now a physician).
If the product is SPMC than putting it into capsules before ingestion can be dangerous, as there are case reports of stomach ulceration caused by the known exothermic reaction. If you dissolve it in water before ingestion then it should not harm you, as it is a well used laxative before colonoscopies in certain parts of the world.
However, I am disappointed in the manufacturer for changing their product, and marketing it as the same old "pure" stuff that I have come to know and love. It is NOT pure magnesium citrate powder!
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So thats that... So yeah... Gym Beam (im sooory guys if i hurt your favourite brand- dont be so touchy feely) is probably the same case as written above.
Sodium Citrate
Magnesium Citrate
Potassium Citrate
am pretty sure any decent vitamin shop (not GNC) will have most if not all of this.
That's great to hear! I've had a nice experience with Citrate too, although I think I liked Magnesium Malate more.
You said you use the NOW brand. I've seen many complaints in Amazon reviews that, for at least the recent year or so, the Magnesium Citrate powder by NOW doesn't dissolve well in water - a lot of it seems to sink to the bottom.
Have you noticed such a thing as well? Water solubility could be important for optimal absorption, so that's a possible concern.