B12 deficiency can cause eye twitches, too, along with:
Does any of that sound familiar? I didn't think it was possible I could have a B12 deficiency, considering I eat 18 eggs a week and meat with every meal, but I am deficient.
Do you have any symptoms? For me, my bones used to ache, nails were soft etc.
IME blood tests for electrolytes aren’t accurate. I once had a severe magnesium deficiency and my blood test were “In range”.
I’m not a doctor but it’s a smart thing to cover your bases and get all of your electrolytes daily. Don’t focus on just one as it can cause imbalances.
I first started drinking kefir but I am lactose intolerant. So I can only drink so much before I get sick. But if you can get raw milk, kefir, raw milk cheese, sour cream etc then you should be good. I wouldn’t drink store brought milk as they remove all of the enzymes and other important nutrients.
If you want a natural food supplement which is what I use then - https://www.amazon.com/Ancestral-Supplements-Grass-Living-Bone/dp/B08N4Q1BTR
I have been using these to save money.
Headaches are largely caused by vascular resistance in the brain, we know this because you can induce severe migraines by withdrawing coffee in adapted drinkers.
The resultant lowering of phosphate and adenosine in the coffee state is reversed by caffeine withdrawal which causes blood vessels to expand rapidly.
In states of chronic phosphate disposition it can dislodge calcium and magnesium from the blood which will rapidly calcify your arteries and cause a constriction in blood flow.
1-2 cups of milk is 600mg of calcium which is pitifully low, your calcium phosphate balance is likely to high, I don't know your diet though.
Can you type your diet into this app\ https://cronometer.com/ and post below your:
Otherwise:
I'm doing better after switching to a different form of magnesium. It turned out to be the glycine (from magnesium glycinate) causing the problems. I tried taking pure glycine and had the same exact reaction. Since I figured this out, I've tried a couple different forms, and my favorite is definitely this magnesium spray: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AD0HL8/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_A6TJXPK2N3SZFKD0YX0V?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
I would recommend this one. It has really helped me to relax and fall asleep. I have tried pure Mag Gylcinate but it doesn't seem to have the same effect.
Magnesium + Zinc with Vitamin D3 by Essential Elements - Immune & Bone Support | Magnesium Glycinate, Citrate, Malate - Highly Bioavailable - 3 Month Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R87J5T3/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_4X7HG9WF81FH84B60QAK?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
If u still have PF, get a sock like this. Back in my high school running days, I had PF for 6 months with no relief in sight. Then I stumbled onto one of these. All gone within a couple weeks
https://www.amazon.com/Plantar-Fasciitis-Stretch-Night-Sock/dp/B07P6DNJNF
I've been taking Healthy Origins Magnesium Bisglycinate for about three months and have been pretty happy with it. I take some other Healthy Origins supplements and find that the brand is usually pretty good.
https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Origins-Magnesium-Bisglycinate-Chelate/dp/B0773J3MWG
That's the one I have but in the back of the bottle it just says Magnesium(Bisglycinate) ..... 200mg. It doesn't mention oxide at all. So do you think it's 200mg elemental magnesium and I should take two a day? Or is it not elemental. Ugh why does this stuff have to be so confusing.
Is this the doctors best one? https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00E3S51HM/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glc_i_D22J7G6NRFSBKPQRJB7X
It says 200mg elemental magnesium(from 2000mg glycinate and lysinate) for 2 tablets. So I could just take 3 tablets daily and that would be 300mg elemental magnesium?
That seems kinda dodgy ngl. I'd go for a more known brand next time like doctor best or kal magnesium glycinate. It most likely is 200mg per tablet then. Ignore my other comment, must have gotten the wrong product then.
https://www.amazon.com/Webber-Naturals-Magnesium-Bisglycinate-Vegetarian/dp/B07B4LMM1Y
This was the one I found
Okay will do. Also, found out my mom has these at her place and said I could try them. Would you recommend these? Please look at them closely if you can you seem to know your stuff. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G2BD4F9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_0W8M2EKBHTK63HA1XW9D
I'm looking at Amazon, honestly I never even thought to look into other forms of Doctors Best or recall the option for powder.. Then again I largely buy from a local Vitamin Shoppe.
But I'm noticing two different types of powdered, one variable is the size but is there more differences between these two? there's this or This..
What I originally started supplementing with magnesium I was using this "100mg chelated" supplement that I just ordered again because this kinda blend that I am using right now I am not too fond of its powdered form.
The problem I keep seeing with calcium is taking vitamin d3 will cause a build up of it right? When I googled this to make sure, said:
>The main consequence of vitamin D toxicity is a buildup of calcium in your blood (hypercalcemia), which can cause nausea and vomiting, weakness, and frequent urination. Vitamin D toxicity might progress to bone pain and kidney problems, such as the formation of calcium stones.
and I remember when my stomach felt somewhat shitty but still barrable I had to take a leak like every 15 minutes and it was getting really annoying, and kept thinking to myself why do I have to go so much? So maybe that indicates more it's probably too much vitamin D? I forgot to mention I am going to see a specialist for an appoint my primary doc made for me... gastroenterologist? I think is the correct specialist I will be seeing, so maybe they will help me specifically and get a good heading and I can report with whatever I find at some point... but this wouldn't be till the start of June unfortunately.
I hope you can solve your migraines and hopefully your bloodwork helps give some indication on what you can do for yourself!
Buy a pound of glycine and then some cheap magnesium.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0013OVZJW/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_6?smid=A5T7SNJKP9EZX&psc=1
If you are willing to try another form of magnesium I would look for pure (non-buffered) (or fully reacted) magnesium bisglycinate chelate. Many recommend TRAACS© (the patented form) so that you are sure it's not buffered with magnesium oxide, the cheaper form that is less bioavailable but serves to increase the elemental magnesium listed in the labeling.
The best bang for your buck is listed here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ANJKAV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_XSibGbJRXFBP7
which you can buy off eBay for a few bucks less.
There is also Doctor's Best, but I am concerned with their purity and sourcing.
There have also been raised concerns with Albion's integrity with their ingredient listings so if you are willing to spend a bit more for peace of mind I recommend Nootropics Depot's powder:
https://nootropicsdepot.com/magnesium-glycinate-powder/
Which I was originally going to purchase but unfortunately they didn't accept my credit card.
So serving size on the bottle says 2 capsules equals 2000mg and then next to it it says 144mg. So it’s a little confusing. So basically I take 1 capsule in the daytime and 1 at night. But like it says on the label I started with only 1 at night for the first week because too much and you will have diarrhea. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011M06YFG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_Aal3Fb70JF490?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The ratio of elemental magnesium to the weight of magnesium malate should be the same whatever brand used so from
1,415 mg of Magnesium Malate you get 425 mg elemental magnesium
665 mg of Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Buffered- Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Oxide supplies 120 mg elemental magnesium
1,000 mg of Magnesium Taurate) supplies 200 mg elemental magnesium
2,000 mg of Magtein® Magnesium L-Threonate supplies 144 mg elemental magnesium
I’ve taken this Bisglycinate a couple times and it really relaxed. I once took 2 pills at once and felt like I was on benzodiazepines (if you ever taken those). Right now I’m testing mag Malate
Magnesium Glycinate - Patented Bisglycinate Non Buffered Chelated Magnesium Supplement for Sleep, Muscle Cramps, Relaxation, Bone Density, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, 30 Capsules
You should be fine with 200mg WITH each meal. and 200mg before bed.
If you are new to supplementing with magnesium to start with 100mg with each meal and 100mg before bed for a week or so to avoid loose stools or diarrhoea. and then gradually add in the extra 400 mg.
Be aware that many magnesium supplements are labelled with the total amount of magnesium glycinate ie Magnesium Glycinate, 665 mg but you have to check the back of the bottle to see actually the (from 665 mg of Magnesium Glycinate Chelate Buffered- Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate, Magnesium Oxide) you only end up with 120 mg actual elemental magnesium.
It's easy to get misled about how much magnesium you are actually taking. ~Each magnesium bond supplies a different ratio of magnesium. Magnesium lactate is 574.9 mg but only 56.25mg actual elemental magnesium.
I'm not sure what's available in the UK, but in the US magnesium citrate laxative liquid is very cheap, usually about $1-$2 for a 10oz bottle. (looks a bit more in the UK. The link is for 12 bottles for 28 pounds) 1/3rd oz will give you the full RDA of magnesium, so one bottle can last roughly a month. At that dosage there should be no laxative effect.