HI Everyone,
What is the best test to determine your magnesium level? Trying to figure out how much magnesium I need to supplement.
I bought Ancient Minerals Oil and have been using about 30 sprays but my skin is getting so sensitive and itchy. I shower it off about 1/2 after putting it on.
I know I am supposed to need a lot because I have already fallen into the Osteoporosis range.
Thanks for any help.
Desche
Test for Magnesium Level
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Unfortunately none of the common tests provide any information that is useful for determining a good dose. Even the RBC magnesium test (that reports the amount of magnesium in red blood cells) is based on corrupt "normal" levels. They are incorrect because about 80 % of the subjects used for establishing the normal range were magnesium deficient. Therefore the correct "normal" range is probably something like 4.2—6.8 ng/dL instead of the 3.9—5.8 ng/dL range that's currently in use. And for IBD patients the optimal range is probably about 6.0—6.5 mg/dL. But just try to convince a doctor that this is the case. The only one likely to believe you is Dr Carolyn Dean.
http://drcarolyndean.com/2014/05/magnes ... lood-test/
At the very least, everyone should take at least the RDA, which is 320 mg for women and at least 400 mg for men. That's enough to meet your daily needs (if you are properly absorbing it, which you probably are not since you have an IBD), but it's not enough to make a dent in the chronic magnesium deficiency that almost all of us have to begin with.
Tex
http://drcarolyndean.com/2014/05/magnes ... lood-test/
At the very least, everyone should take at least the RDA, which is 320 mg for women and at least 400 mg for men. That's enough to meet your daily needs (if you are properly absorbing it, which you probably are not since you have an IBD), but it's not enough to make a dent in the chronic magnesium deficiency that almost all of us have to begin with.
Tex
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