I take Magnesium Glycinate. My doctor recommended it for my leg cramps. I find I have to double the dosage in the summer with the heat. I find it relaxes me and I take it 2 hours before bed. I sleep much better. I have found since taking it that my hair is growing faster, my hair is getting darker (less grey) and it keeps my bowel movements regular. Thank you for your videos - keep up the great work!!!
Started taking magnesium 250 mg each day at beginning of winter. I am over 65. I noticed that my muscular strength improved dramatically. My small of the back muscles used to get tired easily while shoveling snow. This year, we had the most snow ever, and I never got tired while shoveling show. Other Strenuous exercises I used to be able to do every other day, I was able to do every day. Sleep was much, much better. Used to wake up about every hour, now I wake up maybe once a night.
My magnesium six month ago was dangerously low, and I was really sick, Doctor found out and put me on 1000 mg per day, it it good now, but am now on 250 mg per day, and feeling so much better! Thanks for your advice on Magnesium, it also helps a lot to know more!
I work outdoors in the Florida heat, and I'm diabetic. I must've had a magnesium deficiency for years because as soon as I started taking magnesium supplements, there was a huge improvement in my mood and my sleep. Like life altering. A coworker recommended it to me and I'm so glad I listened to him. Best decision I've ever made. Ps- I take 200mg with breakfast and another 200mg with dinner.
I had terrible time sleeping because I woke to pee every hour. I started taking 300mg of citrate at night, and now I sleep! Waking once. It has also relaxed me over all. ❤
Another excellent video. Unlike most UA-camrs who claim to be 'doctors', you guys are the real thing - stellar credentials. Keep these videos coming - you are doing a great public service.
I take magnesium glycinate everyday to help me relax and sleep better. Also, I tend to get cramps in my legs at night and tingly feet, and magnesium helps! Can’t live without it. Thank you, guys, for educating with humor-the best way to make a dry topic memorable and enjoyable! You two are the best!
I started using it before bed to relax and sleep faster. Having had a spinal fusion i have chronic pain and this I found has helped me immensely at night. Helps take off the edge from nerve pain. ❤❤
I’m literally in tears. I been taking PPI’s for months after my surgery and I can’t thank you guys enough for sharing this. Headed to get Magnesium NOW!!
PPI lead me to SIBO/IMO and gallstones. And then overgrowth of Candida Alabicans thanks to the rounds of systemic antibiotics. Not junk Xifaxian that isn't absorbed. So yeast built up and then lead to leaky gut bc the yeast is highly opportunistic and fills in the areas where bacteria used to reside and then it wears down the junctions like nothing else and then I began with the food sensitivities. Not bc it's the actual food that is the problem. It's that when it leaks through and your immune system identifies it as foreign. So from then on it knows to look for that in particular. It's like it assigns post-its. But that will subside one you are able to heal your gut. L-Glutamine powder is helping. Anyways so then that lead to Hashimoto's which has now led to overt Hypothyroidism. Things snowballed so badly bc of the horrible healthcare system. Actually if it weren't for researching things myself and holding provider's hands and asking then to perform certain tests....then actually having to read my own results AND on 2 occasions tell them what to prescribe......I'd probably be dead. I just want to tell people on every platform I am on....be proactive in your own care as much as you can. Especially if your insurance affords you public defender type care. Care where your provider has a million patients and your insurance pays them nothing and they accept nothing bc they are completely subpar in their medical competency and they are aware of that so you see them for 20 mins every 3 months and u walk out not knowing why you are so sick but literally nothing was really done. Just like public defenders. You get a "free" attorney who is also crappy and lazy and they totally know it and they are taxed and so you're not going to get service as if you paid out of pocket for a private attorney. You will leave court and head straight to prison. Just like you will leave a doctor's office and head straight back to you're own prison. You're better off defending yourself. OK that's not true in court. Lol. Except traffic cases, perhaps. But hopefully you get the picture. Doctor's pump Protonix and other Rx pump inhibitors like candy and tell u to take it everyday and are willing to do that indefinitely. No! Horrible. No one needs it indefinitely so make sure that if one is prescribed, you know exactly the reason. And if it's not for a short duration....then ask questions bc it shouldn't not have an end date.
@@zephyrhills8070who is telling you to take PPI’s indefinitely? Most doctors recommend trials, depending on the indication, which can help you figure out the next step in management. That could be lifestyle changes or even surgical management amongst myriad other solutions.
@@zephyrhills8070hey I was on extensive courses of antibiotics and I've noticed huge changes with my bowel movements, did you notice changes when you used magnesium?
Thx for opening my eyes. I am an older senior and am trying to live a long healthy life. I also suffer relaxing and being able to sleep at night so this video definitely helps me!!!!
I started taking 200mg of magnesium glycinate a few months ago for sleep and for a muscle relaxant. It took me a while for my body to acclimate to the magnesium as it caused bathroom issues the next day, but I kept taking it and all that stopped and I have no issues with my gut from it now. Overall I actually feel better and sleep is great!
My doctor prescribed 400mg because of heart palpitations and leg cramps about a year ago. Both have improved tremendously since taking the magnesium. I’m also regulated now .
As a post- menopausal female, I recently began taking magnesium citrate to see if it would help alleviate my chronic sleep issues and sluggish colon. I am happy to report that it has greatly helped both issues. I wish I had known about its effects long ago!
Another interesting video. Although I eat peanuts, pumpkin and chia seeds everyday, I also take about 300mg of Mag Glycinate because I read that it is the best form for bones. I have osteopenia.
I love you guys. I have been taking magnesium for sleep and constipation. I also have celiac and osteoporosis and never knew it was helpful for these conditions. I wish you made videos for doctors. Do you know how hard it is to get a primary care physician to address nutritional deficiencies?
It hard because you can just ignore primary care physicians, who may i remind you go to medical school for 7 years and come out thinking osteoporosis is a mystery and just eat calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, and magnesium oxide from rocks and you'll wonder why you every thought you had to go to a doctor in the first place.
A lot of doctors, unfortunately, don't talk much about nutrition and only prescribe medications that work as temporary bandaids which treat symptoms rather than eliminate the root cause. A lot of illnesses can have a nutritional deficiency source (gut imbalances too). I had to pay almost 500$ for an appointment with a functional doctor to get my vitamins and minerals tested. Even when doing blood and urine work at a PCP, those did not test for every vitamin and mineral I was deficient in. So my blood and urine tests could be perfectly fine (and they were) but my nutritional mineral scan showed I had a ton of deficiencies. I'm taking a daily multivitamin and a magnesium supplement on the side which I hope can correct some of the deficiencies I have. Also spending time in the sun given that it's spring so I can get my vitamin D in.
@@tvviewer4500 Of course calcium and magnesium are great for bone health. But make sure you take vitamin D with it, otherwise, the calcium ions will end up in your arterial walls and kidneys, forming plaques and kidney stones. Vitamin D is a hormone that controls the bioavailability of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
Hey Docs! I’m a laboratory technologist and we have quite a few patients who are hypomagnesemic. My coworkers and I have always wondered what some of the symptoms and causes of this condition are. This video was a great explanation, thank you for the info! Excited to get in to my Night Shift and share this information with my colleagues!
I asked my cardiologist and pharmacist about magnesium taurate and they both said my blood work put me at 2.0 and I don't need any extra magnesium in any form . Any thoughts on thier reactions? At least my pharmacist said it wouldn't effect my warfarin levels .
I'm in my 60's and I take a 400mg Magnesium Oxide supplement. I now find I sleep much better and wake up refreshed. Love watching your videos, very informative and amusing at the same time. Excellent 👍
@@Luwanasue gycinate is more for sleep issues i need to get the gycinate bc i wake up like every 2 to 3 hours a night. The next day I’m sleepy. Thought it was an getting older thing. Maybe it is idk lol
I read that increasing magnesium decreases migraine headaches - any thoughts ? Keep up the excellent work, such entertaining and informative videos. Thank you.
I’m a plant based eater, but had horrible anxiety. I supplement with Magnesium Glycinate and no longer have heart palpitations. I heard other doctors say that stress, sugar deplete our magnesium. They also said that our food doesn’t have enough magnesium because of our soil. And I eat lots of beans, greens, and pumpkin seeds. I feel amazing having found magnesium.
Yay! Another interesting video. I'll take a Megadose of you guys any day! Love your light approach, which provides rich benefits for us, your consumers. Thanks! 😀
You two are my mega dose of humor and information each day! 👍 I watched this video twice, once for the puns and once for the knowledge and it was funnier the second time!😉 If we had teachers like you in school, we would never forget anything because you have a great balance between humor and knowledge! Magnesium PI gave us a plethora of facts while Chicken Wing Doc poured on the puns! What a dynamic duo! We are so lucky to have your humor and knowledge so we know how to take care of ourselves, you never let us down! You make learning fun! What we learned from this video: Don't eat toasters, way too much metal! Chicken wings don't have enough metal! Magnesium is a metal! Zinc is a metal! Iron is a metal! Too much metal isn't good in the stomach! The right amount of metal can help you sleep as well as a bunch of other things! Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium (and a lot of different nuts) and can be eaten with your favorite game! "Pass the chocolate covered pumpkin seeds!" but easy on the beer! You'll know when you have too much magnesium! 😱 Dr Brad is a baby boomer? Increase magnesium as you feel a difference!😁 Decrease magnesium as you feel a difference! 😲 Magnesium can help with leg cramps! And heart palpitations, etc. Plant based foods are good sources of magnesium! Dr Paul would still like chicken wings but hasn't figured out how to coat them with magnesium! 💊💊💊 Did I miss anything? 🤔 Thanks for sharing another memorable video! 👍 Sure I know there were a lot of other things but I didn't want to plagiarize your video! 😋 I just provide a synopsis! 😚
Magnesium and also magnesium with L-theanine. I believe I am reaping the health benefits but there seems to be zero effect in the sleep department. Keep up the great work with these videos, they are my go to, and I recommend them to everyone.😊
@@TalkingWithDocs I took a third glance since I know I heard that word and Dr Paul told Dr Brad that he was such a boomer for still writing checks each month for the office. You're not old enough to be a boomer, he was just inferring you were acting like one. 😋
You guys rock! Magnesium PI?lol funny. I dnt want to take magnesium yet. I just had my colonoscopy , I remember the day before the procedure 😅😅😅. Thank you anyway. Love you guys
Thanks for the info Docs, you guys are great. Love the light hearted banter as well, would be a lot easier visiting a doctor if they were all like you two. Keep up the great work!
U guys are the greatest because your humor+interactions=knowledge easier to absorb ! The complete opposite of those boring, boring college professors that speak in monotone and have no humor in the delivery. THANK YOU
Years ago I had times when my heart beat would go through the ceiling. It could happen at any time, even while asleep. The cardiologist I was sent to told me to take magnesium lactate and after a while my heart settled down. I took it for years, and finally stopped. It seems to have done its job because I still don't have any problems like that!
Last year I went to the Hospital thinking I was having a heart attack at age 49. It turned out I was having a very bad case of heartburn, but after a blood test the doctor found I was severely magnesium deficient. I was put on a 2 hour long IV infusion of magnesium. I also found out 20 years ago I was severely deficient in B12. I have been taking pariet to treat acid reflux for 25 years, I was assured by my doctors that long term use was safe. When I started pariet, I was a healthy martial artist, I could do cardio for long periods of time and had a deep reserve for strength endurance activities, my blood pressure was normal and my ability to recover after intense activity was excellent. Within 5 years of taking pariet, I developed moderate COPD, constant muscle cramping, onset of type 2 diabetes, tremors, vision problems, extreme fatigue, constant muscle pain. Now my COPD is severe, I walk with a cane, the tremors and cramping is worse than ever and my quality of life can be described in a word - SUCKS After that magnesium treatment, my cramping went away for about 2 months. I started taking 200mg of magnesium a day, 1000 IU of vitamin D, 1000 mg of Vitamin C, and 10000 mcg of sublingual B12. Guess what? Blood tests still show those levels as being dangerously low, which means my gut lacks the ability to process them. I understand that the occurrence of PPI's causing malabsorption of B12, magnesium and Vitamin D is relatively low in the general population , but it does happen... and I cannot seem to convince my doctor that I think this is the cause of my health problems. Let's face it, Vitamins and minerals are not treated like medicine by most doctors. They treat each symptom separately while the underlying cause continues to do more and more damage. I do not want to end up blind due to macular degeneration, suffer from heart disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, anemia, dementia and many other issues that come with a vitamin and mineral deficiency that can be easily treated with regular vitamin/mineral therapy. How do I convince my doctor that after combing through PubMed, NIH, NHS, and various medical journal peer reviewed papers that support what I say... that I need to try something different than treating symptoms.
Just discovered this channel. Excellent job of keeping people interested with a healthy dose of humor. This subject caught my eye immediately because I've been researching the benefits of magnesium in the last few weeks. However from what I've learned , the best form of mag supplementation is 'bisglycinate', it allows the highest absorption because of its increased solubility, and has minimal laxative effects, and the glycine is a neurotransmitter that helps with sleep and relaxation. As you said, zinc interferes with mag absorption, but it is also a vital mineral, just take them at different times, and remember zinc lowers your copper levels, so eat foods rich in copper to balance the zinc copper depletion.
I started taking magnesium years ago to ease the onset of migraines - 500mg Max. And it helps. Too much gives one “loose bowels” but that can be helpful if you are constipated, and is a gentle curative over harsh laxatives containing Senna, also brand names like Exlax, which irritate the bowel, forcing a bowel movement, and rip your insides out. My occurrence of migraine has eased over the years. My eye doctor told me, getting older is good. Hardening of the arteries means less migraines. ❤. When are you going to do a neuropathy video, Doc’s? Please! My legs are aching, burning, tingling, numb … and my poor feet feel like they’ve been disowned.
If you’re looking for a natural supplement that might be helpful for neuropathy, try googling alpha lipoic acid. It’s the one thing that I’ve always heard sufferers say can make a difference. Also, here’s a video about a research study that had some success fighting diabetic neuropathy with diet. Wishing you luck. ua-cam.com/video/WBjchfwi1jA/v-deo.html
@@jasonarthur3640 Thanks, Jason. I will look for the lipoic acid as you suggest. Diet seems to be the key. Not diabetic thank goodness, hypertension for me. 🙂
@@monaanderson8262 No problem at all. You’re right when you say that diet is a key factor in these things. Veganism certainly isn’t for everybody, but sometimes making big changes can yield big results as that study demonstrated. For anybody making that sort of shift diet-wise, it’s always important for them to do their research beforehand so that they know what they are getting themselves into. Take for instance, there are tons of benefits to going vegan, but it’s a diet that tends to be deficient in vitamin B12 and essential fatty acids, so folks usually need to get those nutrients via supplements. If you decide to give something new a try, just remember to let your doctors know about it so that they can guide you accordingly. :-)
I am 70 years old and was getting leg and foot cramps. My doctor recommended taking some additional magnesium. I take magnesium citrate and my leg cramp issue has resolved itself.
Hey Joe. Magnesium seems to be the best supplement. We do have a video about generalized sleep hygiene which outlines things to do and avoid to help sleep better. Best of luck
I love watching you two! I have chronic migraines and I’ve been chasing some kind of relief for years. My newest neurologist began his treatment protocol with magnesium supplements. We will see how it goes😉
I have struggled with insomnia for over a decade. I had tried magnesium years ago, but it affected my digestion big time. My acupuncturist told me to try a different form of magnesium, as the type I had tried was magnesium citrate and it caused diarrhea. She recommended magnesium glycinate and I now take 200mg per day. It has helped my insomnia a great deal!
Thanks for this, good information. I have celiac disease and for a long time had disturbed sleep and a lots of flickering and cramping in my muscles. I was recommended to take magnesium bisglycinate as it is more easily absorbed, especially in those of us with compromised guts, and now I sleep much better and no more flickering in my eyelids! It feels so much better!
I have always had a problem with sleep. My husband said that I lead a different life once he goes to bed! I used to get up in the middle of the night and watch your videos one after the other, but sitting in the dark laughing my head off didn't seem to put me back to sleep 😅😉. We take 550 mg of Magnesium Glycinate in our morning vitamins, but when I read that they worked for sleep, we started taking another dose a half hour before bed. Sorry guys, I no longer get up at night. I sleep like a baby. When I forget to take it, I am wide awake. It works and the price is right! Love all of your video's and love your humor. Don't ever stop making them!
I do take magnesium glycinate 100mg. I'm thinking about taking 200mg. I have Polycystic ovary syndrome. This can cause insulin resistance. I felt tired, fatigue and depressed. It has helped me with the above symptoms. I need to incorporate more of the foods you mentioned that might help. Thank you for this video. Very helpful for me.
I find I need much more than the recommended amount. It definitely helps me with sleep and leg and foot cramps. Currently taking 1200 mg and no diarrhea so that proves I need that much!
What time is the best to take Magnesium? I have issue with sleep. Would before bed be best time for me ? And how much dosage ? Thanks guys. Keep rocking
Hey Docs, Excellent video. I have been taking Magnesium and Zink just because I thought I should be doing it. No more Zink. But, when IS Zink indicated for use?
Thanks for doing videos on vitamins and minerals. And also thanks for bring up the form people can take and how that can affect uptake. It seems intuitive that as we get older our bodies lose efficiency in their ability to be able to utilize a lot of the vitamins and minerals it needs. I don't know how true it is---just sems that way
Hi Folks. I take Magnesium for terrible muscle cramps in the night. I am now taking Magnesium Glycinate as I was told it is the best absorbed. I am surprised that you didn’t focus more time on muscle cramps. B
My doctor said she had read a study on magnesium citrate capsules, helping with IBS. I’ve had a really bad unresponsive IBS for years. Magnesium has reduced the pain significantly. It is also helped with irregular heartbeats and mood. It’s amazing what all it is helped with me and I’m not a natural path or someone who uses vitamins and things. This is the only non-prescription thing I take and I wouldn’t be without it.
Pumpkin seeds also have a good amount of potassium. I snack on little pieces of 85% chocolate with pumpkin seeds most nights. So I figure I'm helping both my magnesium and potassium intake. Win! I also love dark, leafy greens, which I didn't hear mentioned, but maybe I missed it.
I had varicose vein surgery done back in the 2000s on my left knee. I have been wearing my compression socks after that all the time. Which I had in my left knee acl reconstruction done a couple of times and then have a baker's cyst back there also. I had surgery on the cyst also, but it didn't work. It's a movable cyst. When I get home from work, I take my compression socks off. At night my legs would be bothering me and sometimes during the day when I would work also. I was watching one of my UA-cam channels, and the lady said what she takes at night is magnesium for her legs. I was wondering about that for mine but also a blood test. I told my doctor about it, and my blood test came back fine, but she said it doesn't hurt to try it. I brought the regular magnesium 250mg, and I take it at night before I go to bed. It has helped my legs from not spasm. I take all my other vitamins in the morning like zinc, b12, b1, d3,vit c, biotin, lysine plus my usual pills from the doctor that I take. All my vitamins are from my gastric surgery in 2018.
I had all the symptoms and started to take magnesium 3 weeks ago miracle happened no cramps no heart palpitations ❤ Thank you so much for the good informations 🎉
Hi Docs, it’s me Peggy. I received my new hip on 4/18, it’s great but why is my knee in so much pain? Hmmm, it doesn’t help that I walked on a fractured hip to get my phone. I’m in pain, my new surgeon isn’t really a lot of fun, like you two. I don’t want to mention this quite yet. I see him in a month. I see a PA to remove the pump in another week. Should I mention it to him? Sad that one surgeon wrecked the whole thing for me, life🤷🏻♀️! I just need to be heard and go away after I heal. Can I lay on my right side? It was my left this time!?! Thank you “Talk to the Docs”. I’m watching everything now and appreciate your words of advisement. I’m walking better than second surgery, so my son says. 😊❤
Hi Peggy. So sometimes the knee is sore post op. Often will improve with time. Usually no lying on that side until staples are out. All surgeons are different though. Best of luck.
A couple of years ago I had palpitations that were more of a nuisance than anything. Previous to that I had been taking a multivitamin that contained magnesium. I had run out of the tablets 3 weeks earlier, but had not replaced them . While in the waiting room I remembered reading about magnesium, so after the apt I bought the same multivitamin and within a week the palpitations we gone.
I had the same issue for months and years with some occasional chest pain right around the heart .. I could hear my heartbeat it my ears and then I’d hear my heart stop and then sluggishly restart.. it was the freakiest experience. Did ECG, wore a heart monitor and while it did show some minor, they say, arrhythmias, I kept being told it was normal. Years later I went on KETO diet and all of a sudden it came back in a fury so when I researched it was mentioned that electrolytes could be behind muscle issues and arrhythmias. I took magnesium and potassium and it went away in minutes.. tested it again few times and the same thing happened. Now I know I have deficiency so I don’t go long without magnesium and potassium. But it doesn’t show up on blood work interestingly.
Thank you for the helpful information! I'm 70, and I take 800 mg magnesium oxide nightly (it seems to be the and cheapest and most common form of magnesium), which helps me avoid constipation. I was a little concerned that my dosage was too high, and your video put my fears to rest. My GI doctor had recomended Miralax, but I prefer magnesium, and I'm assuming it's a healthier option.
I had restless leg syndrome late last year. My GP immediately recommended Mg supplements and it seemed to have helped! No messy side effects luckily for me.
Thank you for producing excellent and informative videos without the nauseating hype and sensationalism of some of the other medical information channels. Please do one on spinal stenosis.
Taking Magnesium Glyconate. Seems to be working well with my menopause. Still not sure if this is the best form after reading from various sources. Thanks so much for this video!
Magnesium Citrate 500 mg q d keeps me in a sweet spot, both with sleep and with my morning constitution. And then I supplement that with Talking With Docs videos for a healthy dose of knowledge and laughter.
I take magnesium Malate daily. It stopped my daily stomach cramps completely. Keeps me regular also, but most importantly, it stopped the painful stomach cramps. not sure why I had them, but 10 years of stomach cramps are gone with magnesium!
I consider magnesium and b12 as core, no-brainer supplements. No testing needed, just take in moderation. I haven't noticed any effect from magnesium pills, unlike b12 and ALA which have been game changers. I hope you do a segment on Alpha Lipoic Acid pills which are dramatically reversing peripheral neuropathy for me.
Your comment about alpha lipoic acid helping with your peripheral neuropathy is very encouraging to hear! How long did it take before you noticed improvements?
Great video on magnesium. FYI I take 400>800 per day, evenings for excruciating leg cramps. Solves the problems. I am 75 yo male, with history of heart issues. With magnesium all good. Thanks
Interesting! I didn't hear you mention the reason I started taking magnesium supplements(unless I missed it). I had cramps in my legs while I was pregnant and my midwife suggested I take magnesium. I did and it helped! After I had my baby I stopped taking it and the cramps returned. So, yep, I still take a 250mg supplement these 24 years later. Anything greater, diarrhea happens like you mentioned. Thanks for all your informative videos! I've been watching many over the last month or so and I really appreciate the information 👍
I’m so grateful for your advice I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. With regard to magnesium supplements you rather glossed over which ones you advise, I feel this could have been made clearer.
RN in Australia here. We use MgSO4, but in all US videos I’ve seen you use other formulae. Do you know why this is? Love your quick format, down to earth videos, for all to understand. Me, I get cramps especially after a long shift or night duty, so take 500mg and sleep well, too. Have been known to soak feet in an epmsom salts foot bath for almost instant relief.
Fabulous advice. I really like the simplicity and humor with which you present your topics. I did not realize that you shouldn't take Magnesium and Zinc simultaneously, which I was doing! Thanks gentlemen, much appreciate your help.
For about six months I've been taking 350 mg of magnesium in the morning which I will switch to 200 mg twice a day when this bottle is done. I had a checkup two weeks ago. My AC1 for blood sugar was down from 5.8 to 5.7. My blood pressure was lower than usual at 135/78. I don't know for sure if it was the magnesium but I will keep taking it.
Loved this! I’ve had gastric bypass many years ago so I have malabsorption. I finally found a magnesium that I actually absorbed. Qunol Mag Glycinate 420mg! I have anemia pretty severe, I was an alcoholic for a long time too so I’m trying to get my body better 😊
Please take care of yourself. My wife had a GP back in 1985. It saved her life back then but later exacted a toll on her body. She was also an alcoholic for a long time. Though she did finally give up the alcohol ten years ago. Without going into the sad details the GP and Alcohol ruined her pancreas, then liver, then intestines. She passed away about two months ago. She was 62. I am heartbroken.
After knee replacement surgeries last year I was having difficulting sleeping. I was diagnosed as having RLS and prescribed Gabapentin. The Gabapentin worked for me, but I couldn't get past hearing/reading about all of the bad side effects some people have with it. I wasn't experiencing any side effects except it seemed to put me into a sleep that was deeper than my 'old' norm and my husband several times told me we had conversations during the night that I had completely no memory of having. I had heard other people say Magnesium had been helpful for them for sleep problems so I tried it. From the first night taking it, it helped me to be able to sleep through the night without waking up multiple times during the night. Quit taking the Gabapentin and feel much better with a more natural sleep aide. I was very surprised to hear you say that there have been no studies as of yet to prove Magnesium to help sleep.
Hi Linda. Glad to hear that. So there have been conflicting studies so some that showed a benefit and others that showed no benefit. Clearly from our viewers some people benefit
Interesting timing. Just listened to a first responder podcast and the doctor on there also was talkig about the benefits of magnesium as was a physician on the twittersphere. Anecdotally, after seeing comments made relating to magnesium and BP I started taking it late last year. My numbers have improved dramatically. I shall continue to monitor obviously but I feel the correlation should not be ignored. Thanks for all the insight, and let us know when you guys are taking on new patients ;)
I take it due to having gut issues (bile acid malabsorption). Just do oral now, but did topical also as I slowly increased the pills. I've tried to go off it a couple times thinking maybe I really didn't need it...wrong! My sleep slowly goes bad and I start feeling "twitchy"!! Anxious. I preach the gospel to all of my coworkers and have gotten many of them to start taking it!
Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg - I started taking this a few months ago to help with sleep. It has not really helped me. My body could only tolerate 200 mg. I was wondering if you both would consider doing a video regarding synthetic vitamins vs natural. (I apologize if you already have done one) I really would like to take a multivitamin along with Vitamin D but I really am overwhelmed trying to find a "natural" vitamin vs synthetic as I have been reading about the dangers of synthetic. Would you mind sharing the brand names of vitamins the two of you take? I am a 54-year-old female post menopausal and feel that I would benefit from taking some natural vitamins that are safe. I started recently watching your videos and have really enjoyed learning about the various health issues and solutions.
You can purchase Dead Sea Salt, put two cups in a warm bath, sit and/or pay down in it for 20 minutes. The body absorbs mg and other minerals. Promotes healing skin, as well as the issues discussed in this video. SOLGAR is a great brand for natural vitamins.
Oh I loved this one! Muscle contractions absolutely. Absorption issues gastric yes. Parathyroid connection yes . If you have a craving for chocolate you may have low magnesium. Great video Thank you❤
I just started taking it before bed. It's a game changer for me! I used to wake up multiple times through the night and have trouble falling back to sleep. Now I wake up maybe once to pee and then I go back to sleep without issue.
And here I thought my significant other was causing these symptoms! 😂 Docs, you guys are rock stars! Sometimes I still regret choosing finance over medicine. Keep up delivering information with humor to us UA-camrs!
My family physician recommended I try 300 mg of magnesium per day to combat leg cramps at night. I haven’t had leg cramps now since shortly after I started taking it. I know the jury is still out on this treatment but it’s worked for me. Love your sense of humour. Even if a particular topic isn’t of interest to me I tune in anyway just for a laugh. Thanks.
I have been a life long athlete, many years of competitive cycling. Leg cramps were a constant worry in long events. Last summer the amount of leg cramps during the night was just getting ridiculous. I had some Mg supplement and simply started taking 250 mg for a couple of days. The cramps stopped. I take a tablet every now and then, often after a long workout or if a mild cramp should wake me during the night. It is a sign that I need a Mg tablet.
I recently started taking magnesium to relieve muscles soreness from the training I've been doing. I read in several places that, contrary to what was said here, you should take magnesium with zinc and that both complement each other and increase the absorption rate. After watching this video I researched the subject again and came across articles that say there is a misconception that you should not take the two of them together. So? Should we take them together or not?
I think the most important thing you said in this video, is you are in charge of your own health. I am right now dealing with a cancer diagnosis, thankfully it's low grade and can be ripped out of my body, adios tumor. My surgeon believes as you, ultimately you're in charge of your own health and decisions need to be made in accordance with that. As long as you're not some wacko and thinks you can eat bark and cure your cancer. Great video thanks
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i love that i know you’re canadians as soon as you said “e-transfer!” haha great video.
I take Magnesium Glycinate. My doctor recommended it for my leg cramps. I find I have to double the dosage in the summer with the heat. I find it relaxes me and I take it 2 hours before bed. I sleep much better. I have found since taking it that my hair is growing faster, my hair is getting darker (less grey) and it keeps my bowel movements regular. Thank you for your videos - keep up the great work!!!
Started taking magnesium 250 mg each day at beginning of winter. I am over 65. I noticed that my muscular strength improved dramatically. My small of the back muscles used to get tired easily while shoveling snow. This year, we had the most snow ever, and I never got tired while shoveling show. Other Strenuous exercises I used to be able to do every other day, I was able to do every day. Sleep was much, much better. Used to wake up about every hour, now I wake up maybe once a night.
That’s awesome Tom thanks for sharing
Which kind may I ask?
@@primeminister66wondering the same…
Good content which one did you take?
Which kind may I ask?
My magnesium six month ago was dangerously low, and I was really sick, Doctor found out and put me on 1000 mg per day, it it good now, but am now on 250 mg per day, and feeling so much better! Thanks for your advice on Magnesium, it also helps a lot to know more!
So glad to hear that!
I work outdoors in the Florida heat, and I'm diabetic. I must've had a magnesium deficiency for years because as soon as I started taking magnesium supplements, there was a huge improvement in my mood and my sleep. Like life altering. A coworker recommended it to me and I'm so glad I listened to him. Best decision I've ever made.
Ps- I take 200mg with breakfast and another 200mg with dinner.
I had terrible time sleeping because I woke to pee every hour. I started taking 300mg of citrate at night, and now I sleep! Waking once. It has also relaxed me over all. ❤
Sweet
Another excellent video. Unlike most UA-camrs who claim to be 'doctors', you guys are the real thing - stellar credentials. Keep these videos coming - you are doing a great public service.
Why thank you Chad. Doing our best to keep our viewers informed.
I take magnesium glycinate everyday to help me relax and sleep better. Also, I tend to get cramps in my legs at night and tingly feet, and magnesium helps! Can’t live without it. Thank you, guys, for educating with humor-the best way to make a dry topic memorable and enjoyable! You two are the best!
Glad to hear it Joanne. Doing our best!
hi, do you take magnesium glycinate with water or with food?
Do hard to get up though
@@TalkingWithDocs will magnesium raise your Hematocrit or Hemoglobin if already borderline? I guess what I am asking does it effect red blood cells?
The hummer is not that good. I'm just looking for answers.
I started using it before bed to relax and sleep faster. Having had a spinal fusion i have chronic pain and this I found has helped me immensely at night. Helps take off the edge from nerve pain. ❤❤
I’m literally in tears. I been taking PPI’s for months after my surgery and I can’t thank you guys enough for sharing this. Headed to get Magnesium NOW!!
PPI lead me to SIBO/IMO and gallstones. And then overgrowth of Candida Alabicans thanks to the rounds of systemic antibiotics. Not junk Xifaxian that isn't absorbed. So yeast built up and then lead to leaky gut bc the yeast is highly opportunistic and fills in the areas where bacteria used to reside and then it wears down the junctions like nothing else and then I began with the food sensitivities. Not bc it's the actual food that is the problem. It's that when it leaks through and your immune system identifies it as foreign. So from then on it knows to look for that in particular. It's like it assigns post-its. But that will subside one you are able to heal your gut. L-Glutamine powder is helping. Anyways so then that lead to Hashimoto's which has now led to overt Hypothyroidism. Things snowballed so badly bc of the horrible healthcare system. Actually if it weren't for researching things myself and holding provider's hands and asking then to perform certain tests....then actually having to read my own results AND on 2 occasions tell them what to prescribe......I'd probably be dead. I just want to tell people on every platform I am on....be proactive in your own care as much as you can. Especially if your insurance affords you public defender type care. Care where your provider has a million patients and your insurance pays them nothing and they accept nothing bc they are completely subpar in their medical competency and they are aware of that so you see them for 20 mins every 3 months and u walk out not knowing why you are so sick but literally nothing was really done. Just like public defenders. You get a "free" attorney who is also crappy and lazy and they totally know it and they are taxed and so you're not going to get service as if you paid out of pocket for a private attorney. You will leave court and head straight to prison. Just like you will leave a doctor's office and head straight back to you're own prison. You're better off defending yourself. OK that's not true in court. Lol. Except traffic cases, perhaps. But hopefully you get the picture. Doctor's pump Protonix and other Rx pump inhibitors like candy and tell u to take it everyday and are willing to do that indefinitely. No! Horrible. No one needs it indefinitely so make sure that if one is prescribed, you know exactly the reason. And if it's not for a short duration....then ask questions bc it shouldn't not have an end date.
@@zephyrhills8070 I went through a similar thing. It took years to get better. How did you deal with the candida overgrowth and leaky gut?
@@zephyrhills8070who is telling you to take PPI’s indefinitely? Most doctors recommend trials, depending on the indication, which can help you figure out the next step in management. That could be lifestyle changes or even surgical management amongst myriad other solutions.
@@zephyrhills8070hey I was on extensive courses of antibiotics and I've noticed huge changes with my bowel movements, did you notice changes when you used magnesium?
Thx for opening my eyes. I am an older senior and am trying to live a long healthy life. I also suffer relaxing and being able to sleep at night so this video definitely helps me!!!!
I started taking 200mg of magnesium glycinate a few months ago for sleep and for a muscle relaxant. It took me a while for my body to acclimate to the magnesium as it caused bathroom issues the next day, but I kept taking it and all that stopped and I have no issues with my gut from it now. Overall I actually feel better and sleep is great!
I take magnesium every day to help lower my blood pressure. When I had a surgery recently the doctors gave me a magnesium drip afterwards. 😊
Yes another reason to take it for sure
It's been a game changer for sleep for sure!
When do you take ? Certain time in the day?
My doctor prescribed 400mg because of heart palpitations and leg cramps about a year ago. Both have improved tremendously since taking the magnesium. I’m also regulated now .
That is great LJ
Which magnesium are you taking?
@@pamelabagwell4190 same thing I asked. I have citrate but idk if that’s the right type
@@pamelabagwell4190 magnesium oxide 400 mg. I have a deficiency. You probably should check with your doctor to see what type is best for you.
How long did it take for the palpitations to stop?
As a post- menopausal female, I recently began taking magnesium citrate to see if it would help alleviate my chronic sleep issues and sluggish colon. I am happy to report that it has greatly helped both issues. I wish I had known about its effects long ago!
That is very good news. Thanks for sharing
10am
Which brand are you using?
@@kellybeechen2271 CALM by Natural Vitality
I’m in the same boat. How many mgs do you take?
Another interesting video. Although I eat peanuts, pumpkin and chia seeds everyday, I also take about 300mg of Mag Glycinate because I read that it is the best form for bones. I have osteopenia.
It seems to be one of the best forms
I love you guys. I have been taking magnesium for sleep and constipation. I also have celiac and osteoporosis and never knew it was helpful for these conditions. I wish you made videos for doctors. Do you know how hard it is to get a primary care physician to address nutritional deficiencies?
Yes it’s difficult. A lot of it relates to the interest of the doctor in issues like this. What we put in our mouth is so important
It hard because you can just ignore primary care physicians, who may i remind you go to medical school for 7 years and come out thinking osteoporosis is a mystery and just eat calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, and magnesium oxide from rocks and you'll wonder why you every thought you had to go to a doctor in the first place.
Are you relieved of your constipation and sleep problems?
A lot of doctors, unfortunately, don't talk much about nutrition and only prescribe medications that work as temporary bandaids which treat symptoms rather than eliminate the root cause. A lot of illnesses can have a nutritional deficiency source (gut imbalances too). I had to pay almost 500$ for an appointment with a functional doctor to get my vitamins and minerals tested. Even when doing blood and urine work at a PCP, those did not test for every vitamin and mineral I was deficient in. So my blood and urine tests could be perfectly fine (and they were) but my nutritional mineral scan showed I had a ton of deficiencies. I'm taking a daily multivitamin and a magnesium supplement on the side which I hope can correct some of the deficiencies I have. Also spending time in the sun given that it's spring so I can get my vitamin D in.
@@tvviewer4500 Of course calcium and magnesium are great for bone health. But make sure you take vitamin D with it, otherwise, the calcium ions will end up in your arterial walls and kidneys, forming plaques and kidney stones. Vitamin D is a hormone that controls the bioavailability of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
How refreshing to see people actually qualified to talk about this !! Excellent explanations. And lots ofncommon sense.
Doing our best
Hey Docs! I’m a laboratory technologist and we have quite a few patients who are hypomagnesemic. My coworkers and I have always wondered what some of the symptoms and causes of this condition are. This video was a great explanation, thank you for the info!
Excited to get in to my Night Shift and share this information with my colleagues!
That's so awesome Ryan!
@@TalkingWithDocs you didn’t answer his question
@@LeannMyway He didn't have a question! It was a Thank you!
I asked my cardiologist and pharmacist about magnesium taurate and they both said my blood work put me at 2.0 and I don't need any extra magnesium in any form .
Any thoughts on thier reactions?
At least my pharmacist said it wouldn't effect my warfarin levels .
Lol wheres the question @@LeannMyway
I'm in my 60's and I take a 400mg Magnesium Oxide supplement. I now find I sleep much better and wake up refreshed.
Love watching your videos, very informative and amusing at the same time. Excellent 👍
Thanks Phil. Glad that’s working for you. Thanks for sharing
I'm 70, and I have taken 400mg of magnesium citrate/malate daily for many years for sleep and to prevent migraines. It works well.
Citrate would be much better absorbed!
I tried magnesium oxide but didn’t help me much but the glycinate helps better
@@Luwanasue gycinate is more for sleep issues i need to get the gycinate bc i wake up like every 2 to 3 hours a night. The next day I’m sleepy. Thought it was an getting older thing. Maybe it is idk lol
I read that increasing magnesium decreases migraine headaches - any thoughts ? Keep up the excellent work, such entertaining and informative videos. Thank you.
Yea there is some evidence that supplements can help the causes of migraines
I take magnesium every evening for years. Helps me relax and sleep.
Great strategy Evelyn
I still get up to pee!
what dosage?
What brand 💯🧠🎤
@@lindaguida4074mmm might need to get your kidneys checked
I was taking magnesium at the same time as a zinc supplement. Thank you for letting me know this stops the magnesium absorption. You two are the best.
You can take them together as long as the zinc does is not super high. Welcome
@@TalkingWithDocs I've been told that too much magnesium can cause a heart issues why are you recommending to much magnesium to the General Public
@@tilwedie23 supplementing up to 500mg, per their recommendation, is not too much for an otherwise healthy normal adult.
@@tilwedie23 not true - check your source
@@mcrdl76 The world's leading cardiologist at the world-renowned Cedar Sinai Medical Center. Told me this.
I’m a plant based eater, but had horrible anxiety. I supplement with Magnesium Glycinate and no longer have heart palpitations. I heard other doctors say that stress, sugar deplete our magnesium. They also said that our food doesn’t have enough magnesium because of our soil. And I eat lots of beans, greens, and pumpkin seeds. I feel amazing having found magnesium.
Nice Joelle!
If stress does I'm well into the negatives
Yay! Another interesting video. I'll take a Megadose of you guys any day! Love your light approach, which provides rich benefits for us, your consumers. Thanks! 😀
Thank you so much Sandy
You two are my mega dose of humor and information each day! 👍
I watched this video twice, once for the puns and once for the knowledge and it was funnier the second time!😉
If we had teachers like you in school, we would never forget anything because you have a great balance between humor and knowledge!
Magnesium PI gave us a plethora of facts while Chicken Wing Doc poured on the puns! What a dynamic duo!
We are so lucky to have your humor and knowledge so we know how to take care of ourselves, you never let us down! You make learning fun!
What we learned from this video:
Don't eat toasters, way too much metal!
Chicken wings don't have enough metal!
Magnesium is a metal!
Zinc is a metal!
Iron is a metal!
Too much metal isn't good in the stomach!
The right amount of metal can help you sleep as well as a bunch of other things!
Pumpkin seeds are a good source of magnesium (and a lot of different nuts) and can be eaten with your favorite game! "Pass the chocolate covered pumpkin seeds!" but easy on the beer!
You'll know when you have too much magnesium! 😱
Dr Brad is a baby boomer?
Increase magnesium as you feel a difference!😁
Decrease magnesium as you feel a difference! 😲
Magnesium can help with leg cramps! And heart palpitations, etc.
Plant based foods are good sources of magnesium!
Dr Paul would still like chicken wings but hasn't figured out how to coat them with magnesium! 💊💊💊
Did I miss anything? 🤔
Thanks for sharing another memorable video! 👍
Sure I know there were a lot of other things but I didn't want to plagiarize your video! 😋 I just provide a synopsis! 😚
That is awesome Vickie!!!! But no both too young to be boomers 😀
This is almost as funny as their videos! LOL!! Thanks for the laugh 🤣
Magnesium and also magnesium with L-theanine. I believe I am reaping the health benefits but there seems to be zero effect in the sleep department.
Keep up the great work with these videos, they are my go to, and I recommend them to everyone.😊
@@TalkingWithDocs I took a third glance since I know I heard that word and Dr Paul told Dr Brad that he was such a boomer for still writing checks each month for the office.
You're not old enough to be a boomer, he was just inferring you were acting like one. 😋
You guys rock! Magnesium PI?lol funny. I dnt want to take magnesium yet. I just had my colonoscopy , I remember the day before the procedure 😅😅😅. Thank you anyway. Love you guys
My Doc recommended it for relief from leg cramps at night. It worked.
Awesome MH
Thanks for the info Docs, you guys are great. Love the light hearted banter as well, would be a lot easier visiting a doctor if they were all like you two. Keep up the great work!
U guys are the greatest because your humor+interactions=knowledge easier to absorb !
The complete opposite of those boring,
boring college professors that speak in
monotone and have no humor in the delivery.
THANK YOU
Doing our best
Years ago I had times when my heart beat would go through the ceiling. It could happen at any time, even while asleep. The cardiologist I was sent to told me to take magnesium lactate and after a while my heart settled down. I took it for years, and finally stopped. It seems to have done its job because I still don't have any problems like that!
That’s good news Miss Helen
Last year I went to the Hospital thinking I was having a heart attack at age 49. It turned out I was having a very bad case of heartburn, but after a blood test the doctor found I was severely magnesium deficient. I was put on a 2 hour long IV infusion of magnesium. I also found out 20 years ago I was severely deficient in B12.
I have been taking pariet to treat acid reflux for 25 years, I was assured by my doctors that long term use was safe. When I started pariet, I was a healthy martial artist, I could do cardio for long periods of time and had a deep reserve for strength endurance activities, my blood pressure was normal and my ability to recover after intense activity was excellent.
Within 5 years of taking pariet, I developed moderate COPD, constant muscle cramping, onset of type 2 diabetes, tremors, vision problems, extreme fatigue, constant muscle pain.
Now my COPD is severe, I walk with a cane, the tremors and cramping is worse than ever and my quality of life can be described in a word - SUCKS
After that magnesium treatment, my cramping went away for about 2 months. I started taking 200mg of magnesium a day, 1000 IU of vitamin D, 1000 mg of Vitamin C, and 10000 mcg of sublingual B12. Guess what? Blood tests still show those levels as being dangerously low, which means my gut lacks the ability to process them.
I understand that the occurrence of PPI's causing malabsorption of B12, magnesium and Vitamin D is relatively low in the general population , but it does happen... and I cannot seem to convince my doctor that I think this is the cause of my health problems. Let's face it, Vitamins and minerals are not treated like medicine by most doctors. They treat each symptom separately while the underlying cause continues to do more and more damage.
I do not want to end up blind due to macular degeneration, suffer from heart disease, kidney disease, osteoporosis, anemia, dementia and many other issues that come with a vitamin and mineral deficiency that can be easily treated with regular vitamin/mineral therapy.
How do I convince my doctor that after combing through PubMed, NIH, NHS, and various medical journal peer reviewed papers that support what I say... that I need to try something different than treating symptoms.
You better be off that garbage script man. You need to take acv, bulgarian yogurt. Help you absorb and digest. Also look into bpc 157.
Oh, man! This is a good topic for sure. As a diabetic with hypertension & arthritis, I think I should discuss this with my dr.
For sure ME Pat
I have all those symptoms. I am starting taken magnesium. You guys are the best❤
Thanks Adriana. Start low dose and slowly increase
I’m taking it for years. It helps with my sleep, bowel movements, and lately palpitations
Just discovered this channel. Excellent job of keeping people interested with a healthy dose of humor. This subject caught my eye immediately because I've been researching the benefits of magnesium in the last few weeks. However from what I've learned , the best form of mag supplementation is 'bisglycinate', it allows the highest absorption because of its increased solubility, and has minimal laxative effects, and the glycine is a neurotransmitter that helps with sleep and relaxation. As you said, zinc interferes with mag absorption, but it is also a vital mineral, just take them at different times, and remember zinc lowers your copper levels, so eat foods rich in copper to balance the zinc copper depletion.
Well said. Thanks for watching!
I started taking magnesium years ago to ease the onset of migraines - 500mg Max. And it helps. Too much gives one “loose bowels” but that can be helpful if you are constipated, and is a gentle curative over harsh laxatives containing Senna, also brand names like Exlax, which irritate the bowel, forcing a bowel movement, and rip your insides out. My occurrence of migraine has eased over the years. My eye doctor told me, getting older is good. Hardening of the arteries means less migraines. ❤. When are you going to do a neuropathy video, Doc’s? Please! My legs are aching, burning, tingling, numb … and my poor feet feel like they’ve been disowned.
Hi Mona. Thanks for sharing. We need to pin down a neurologist for that.
If you’re looking for a natural supplement that might be helpful for neuropathy, try googling alpha lipoic acid. It’s the one thing that I’ve always heard sufferers say can make a difference. Also, here’s a video about a research study that had some success fighting diabetic neuropathy with diet. Wishing you luck. ua-cam.com/video/WBjchfwi1jA/v-deo.html
@@jasonarthur3640 Thanks, Jason. I will look for the lipoic acid as you suggest. Diet seems to be the key. Not diabetic thank goodness, hypertension for me. 🙂
@@monaanderson8262 No problem at all. You’re right when you say that diet is a key factor in these things. Veganism certainly isn’t for everybody, but sometimes making big changes can yield big results as that study demonstrated. For anybody making that sort of shift diet-wise, it’s always important for them to do their research beforehand so that they know what they are getting themselves into. Take for instance, there are tons of benefits to going vegan, but it’s a diet that tends to be deficient in vitamin B12 and essential fatty acids, so folks usually need to get those nutrients via supplements. If you decide to give something new a try, just remember to let your doctors know about it so that they can guide you accordingly. :-)
@@jasonarthur3640 🎩
I am 70 years old and was getting leg and foot cramps. My doctor recommended taking some additional magnesium. I take magnesium citrate and my leg cramp issue has resolved itself.
That’s awesome Debbie
@@TalkingWithDocs By the way, LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the channel!
Thanks docs I have insomnia so going to try this. Anything else you can recommend for this condition. Your vid’s are extremely Healthful.
Hey Joe. Magnesium seems to be the best supplement. We do have a video about generalized sleep hygiene which outlines things to do and avoid to help sleep better. Best of luck
I love watching you two! I have chronic migraines and I’ve been chasing some kind of relief for years. My newest neurologist began his treatment protocol with magnesium supplements. We will see how it goes😉
Good luck
I take OTC sinus/ allergy pain meds for migraine. Helps beyond!
I cannot take magnesium. Doesn’t matter what kind it is, it causes a laxative affect. You guys are great. Love to watch and learn quite a bit.
Yes Maddie it happens
Citrate is more guilty of this than for example magnesium bisglycinate.
Maybe get the pumpkin seeds and nuts out. Healthy in several ways.
It did my Friend the same way!!!It took a little while to figure it out (the Dr).
See above reply!
I can't take it. It gives me hand tremors. I don't know why it does this.
I have struggled with insomnia for over a decade. I had tried magnesium years ago, but it affected my digestion big time. My acupuncturist told me to try a different form of magnesium, as the type I had tried was magnesium citrate and it caused diarrhea. She recommended magnesium glycinate and I now take 200mg per day. It has helped my insomnia a great deal!
Yes citrate is more as a laxative
My chronic insomnia went away immediately after giving up sugar.
Thanks for this, good information. I have celiac disease and for a long time had disturbed sleep and a lots of flickering and cramping in my muscles. I was recommended to take magnesium bisglycinate as it is more easily absorbed, especially in those of us with compromised guts, and now I sleep much better and no more flickering in my eyelids! It feels so much better!
That makes sense Liz. Glad to hear it
I have always had a problem with sleep. My husband said that I lead a different life once he goes to bed! I used to get up in the middle of the night and watch your videos one after the other, but sitting in the dark laughing my head off didn't seem to put me back to sleep 😅😉. We take 550 mg of Magnesium Glycinate in our morning vitamins, but when I read that they worked for sleep, we started taking another dose a half hour before bed. Sorry guys, I no longer get up at night. I sleep like a baby. When I forget to take it, I am wide awake. It works and the price is right! Love all of your video's and love your humor. Don't ever stop making them!
Do want to know the details...Thanks Dr. Zalzal
I'm in my 60's and am taking 150 mg of Magnesium Citrate twice a day. I just started recently at the advice of my family doc and neurologist.
Very nice
Are you taking 1 dose in the Am and the second dose before bed ?
@@JohnD0129 Yes
@@Linda-rk3su have you felt any dizziness / tingling from magnesium?
I do take magnesium glycinate 100mg. I'm thinking about taking 200mg. I have Polycystic ovary syndrome. This can cause insulin resistance. I felt tired, fatigue and depressed. It has helped me with the above symptoms. I need to incorporate more of the foods you mentioned that might help. Thank you for this video. Very helpful for me.
Good luck Lynne!
Insulin resistance is the cause of your PCOS.
I find I need much more than the recommended amount. It definitely helps me with sleep and leg and foot cramps. Currently taking 1200 mg and no diarrhea so that proves I need that much!
Wow that’s a lot. As long as no side effects keep on truckin
You’re taking too much. Cut back to 400 mg/day
I am a Fitness Professional and I always get my clients on at least 400mg of Magnesium a day. Thank you guys for backing my philosophy!
There you go!
Which type?
Then u must agree it doesn’t matter if u take it with zinc…
What time is the best to take Magnesium? I have issue with sleep. Would before bed be best time for me ? And how much dosage ? Thanks guys. Keep rocking
Hi John. Seems like sleepers like it’s couple hours before bed. 🎸
@@TalkingWithDocs thank you Doc. What’s a good MG dose ?
Hey Docs, Excellent video. I have been taking Magnesium and Zink just because I thought I should be doing it. No more Zink. But, when IS Zink indicated for use?
So zinc is ok just not super high doses at the same time. That study involved large doses.
Thanks for doing videos on vitamins and minerals. And also thanks for bring up the form people can take and how that can affect uptake. It seems intuitive that as we get older our bodies lose efficiency in their ability to be able to utilize a lot of the vitamins and minerals it needs. I don't know how true it is---just sems that way
It is true Fregf. We need to adapt
You guys make a good team, and very informative and amusing, too.
Thanks FJP. Doing our best to keep our viewers educated and entertained and prepared to make informed decisions about their health
The Medical professions version of Amos 'n' Andy 😆
My doctor advised me to take Magnesium . I am so grateful survivor of multiple strokes . This vitamin helps in a lot of ways
Glad to hear it Ebony
Hi Folks. I take Magnesium for terrible muscle cramps in the night. I am now taking Magnesium Glycinate as I was told it is the best absorbed. I am surprised that you didn’t focus more time on muscle cramps. B
My doctor said she had read a study on magnesium citrate capsules, helping with IBS. I’ve had a really bad unresponsive IBS for years. Magnesium has reduced the pain significantly. It is also helped with irregular heartbeats and mood. It’s amazing what all it is helped with me and I’m not a natural path or someone who uses vitamins and things. This is the only non-prescription thing I take and I wouldn’t be without it.
Yes it is very powerful
Pumpkin seeds also have a good amount of potassium. I snack on little pieces of 85% chocolate with pumpkin seeds most nights. So I figure I'm helping both my magnesium and potassium intake. Win! I also love dark, leafy greens, which I didn't hear mentioned, but maybe I missed it.
That’s awesome River Crockett
I had varicose vein surgery done back in the 2000s on my left knee. I have been wearing my compression socks after that all the time. Which I had in my left knee acl reconstruction done a couple of times and then have a baker's cyst back there also. I had surgery on the cyst also, but it didn't work. It's a movable cyst. When I get home from work, I take my compression socks off. At night my legs would be bothering me and sometimes during the day when I would work also. I was watching one of my UA-cam channels, and the lady said what she takes at night is magnesium for her legs. I was wondering about that for mine but also a blood test. I told my doctor about it, and my blood test came back fine, but she said it doesn't hurt to try it. I brought the regular magnesium 250mg, and I take it at night before I go to bed. It has helped my legs from not spasm. I take all my other vitamins in the morning like zinc, b12, b1, d3,vit c, biotin, lysine plus my usual pills from the doctor that I take. All my vitamins are from my gastric surgery in 2018.
Thank you for sharing and so glad it helped
I had all the symptoms and started to take magnesium 3 weeks ago miracle happened no cramps no heart palpitations ❤
Thank you so much for the good informations 🎉
Awesome
There are different kinds of magnesium. Which kind should I take?? So fun to listen to both of you!
Hi Docs, it’s me Peggy. I received my new hip on 4/18, it’s great but why is my knee in so much pain? Hmmm, it doesn’t help that I walked on a fractured hip to get my phone. I’m in pain, my new surgeon isn’t really a lot of fun, like you two. I don’t want to mention this quite yet. I see him in a month. I see a PA to remove the pump in another week. Should I mention it to him? Sad that one surgeon wrecked the whole thing for me, life🤷🏻♀️! I just need to be heard and go away after I heal. Can I lay on my right side? It was my left this time!?! Thank you “Talk to the Docs”. I’m watching everything now and appreciate your words of advisement. I’m walking better than second surgery, so my son says. 😊❤
Hi Peggy. So sometimes the knee is sore post op. Often will improve with time. Usually no lying on that side until staples are out. All surgeons are different though. Best of luck.
A couple of years ago I had palpitations that were more of a nuisance than anything. Previous to that I had been taking a multivitamin that contained magnesium. I had run out of the tablets 3 weeks earlier, but had not replaced them . While in the waiting room I remembered reading about magnesium, so after the apt I bought the same multivitamin and within a week the palpitations we gone.
Wow Jim that’s awesome
I have papation in my throat l been everywhere no one can find out😢
@@deniseavant7460 palpitations in your throat? Maybe your having spasms. Esophageal or muscles
I had the same issue for months and years with some occasional chest pain right around the heart .. I could hear my heartbeat it my ears and then I’d hear my heart stop and then sluggishly restart.. it was the freakiest experience. Did ECG, wore a heart monitor and while it did show some minor, they say, arrhythmias, I kept being told it was normal. Years later I went on KETO diet and all of a sudden it came back in a fury so when I researched it was mentioned that electrolytes could be behind muscle issues and arrhythmias. I took magnesium and potassium and it went away in minutes.. tested it again few times and the same thing happened. Now I know I have deficiency so I don’t go long without magnesium and potassium. But it doesn’t show up on blood work interestingly.
@@deniseavant7460 I get that too!
Thank you for the helpful information! I'm 70, and I take 800 mg magnesium oxide nightly (it seems to be the and cheapest and most common form of magnesium), which helps me avoid constipation. I was a little concerned that my dosage was too high, and your video put my fears to rest. My GI doctor had recomended Miralax, but I prefer magnesium, and I'm assuming it's a healthier option.
Very nice Chris
Don’t take magnesium oxide. It’s the worst form of magnesium available.
magnesium oxide is the poorest form of magnesium
@@LifeWisdomTV it works for them.
@@daisiesandpandas1218 probably not
I had restless leg syndrome late last year. My GP immediately recommended Mg supplements and it seemed to have helped!
No messy side effects luckily for me.
That’s great news Mario
I'm going to try. After I check with my doc
Thank you for producing excellent and informative videos without the nauseating hype and sensationalism of some of the other medical information channels. Please do one on spinal stenosis.
Thanks a lot. We are more about the humour than the hype for sure who had spinal stenosis to the list and try to get a spinal surgeon as a guest.
Is there an advantage to magnesium glycinate over magnesium citrate? Thanks for the informative videos.
They have different benefits. We are going to try and break it down in a followup video
Taking Magnesium Glyconate. Seems to be working well with my menopause. Still not sure if this is the best form after reading from various sources. Thanks so much for this video!
It is one of the best absorbed for sure
Magnesium Citrate 500 mg q d keeps me in a sweet spot, both with sleep and with my morning constitution. And then I supplement that with Talking With Docs videos for a healthy dose of knowledge and laughter.
So happy to be a part of it Debbie!
What time of day do you take Magnesium?
Typically in the AM, and most often with my first meal of the day... and sometimes I take it later w/o food. @@donaldbarker8162
I take magnesium Malate daily. It stopped my daily stomach cramps completely. Keeps me regular also, but most importantly, it stopped the painful stomach cramps. not sure why I had them, but 10 years of stomach cramps are gone with magnesium!
That is amazing Rebecca. Great news and thanks for sharing with our other viewers
IMM VERY CONFUSED WHICH ONE TO TAKE!
My sister needs this. She has all the symptoms of no magnesium. I will advise her. Thank you.
I just tried magnesium this week for the first time. Wow. I can already tell I’ve been sleeping better and overall just feel better. ❤
Awesome
I take it for leg and feet cramps. Works wonders.
Seems to do very well Kendra
I consider magnesium and b12 as core, no-brainer supplements. No testing needed, just take in moderation. I haven't noticed any effect from magnesium pills, unlike b12 and ALA which have been game changers. I hope you do a segment on Alpha Lipoic Acid pills which are dramatically reversing peripheral neuropathy for me.
We will add that to the list for the future. Thanks for sharing boom vang
Your comment about alpha lipoic acid helping with your peripheral neuropathy is very encouraging to hear! How long did it take before you noticed improvements?
I bought the alpha lipoic acid. What time day do you take it please? Morning doesn't work for me. Ty
Been taking Mg Glycinate for about 3 weeks. I don’t sleep. Haven’t noticed a difference.
@@TalkingWithDocs hello friendly hope you make a future videos of the difference between alpha gpc and ALA when to take and and why to take!
I feel much better after taking magnesium for so many of the things mentioned here. Great video,
Glad to hear it MArie
Thanks for taking the time to provide us the information. We always need some knowledgeable people to help navigate thru all this info.
Doing our best will. It’s a jungle out there.
You guys are great. Love the way you play off each other.
Please keep up making these videos to continue educating us.
Great video on magnesium. FYI
I take 400>800 per day, evenings for excruciating leg cramps. Solves the problems. I am 75 yo male, with history of heart issues. With magnesium all good.
Thanks
We have heard this David great news
Interesting! I didn't hear you mention the reason I started taking magnesium supplements(unless I missed it). I had cramps in my legs while I was pregnant and my midwife suggested I take magnesium. I did and it helped! After I had my baby I stopped taking it and the cramps returned. So, yep, I still take a 250mg supplement these 24 years later. Anything greater, diarrhea happens like you mentioned. Thanks for all your informative videos! I've been watching many over the last month or so and I really appreciate the information 👍
Yes it plays a role in muscle twitching and cramping. Glad to hear it works for you
I’m so grateful for your advice I’ve learned so much from watching your videos. With regard to magnesium supplements you rather glossed over which ones you advise, I feel this could have been made clearer.
There are honestly so many. Oxide and sulfate have the lowest absorption. Many people prefer the glycine version. Also citrate or aspartate.
RN in Australia here. We use MgSO4, but in all US videos I’ve seen you use other formulae. Do you know why this is? Love your quick format, down to earth videos, for all to understand. Me, I get cramps especially after a long shift or night duty, so take 500mg and sleep well, too. Have been known to soak feet in an epmsom salts foot bath for almost instant relief.
Hi Kerrie RN! So sulphate is used a lot. Citrate has very good absorption as does Glycinate. We are working on a video to address that
Fabulous advice. I really like the simplicity and humor with which you present your topics. I did not realize that you shouldn't take Magnesium and Zinc simultaneously, which I was doing! Thanks gentlemen, much appreciate your help.
My gawd..not even a minute into the vid and you guys have the timing and banter of the Smothers Brothers!
Hi Rock and Roll. We try to keep it light so people stay interested and to make us a bit different from the ten thousand other channels out there
@@TalkingWithDocs You have succeeded! Kudos!
I can sleep longer and have much less stress. It’s also helped with leg cramps.
Nice
Awww thanks guys you do an amazing job 🙌🏻👏🏻 keep up the great work 😊❤️
Thanks so much Angela
For about six months I've been taking 350 mg of magnesium in the morning which I will switch to 200 mg twice a day when this bottle is done. I had a checkup two weeks ago. My AC1 for blood sugar was down from 5.8 to 5.7. My blood pressure was lower than usual at 135/78. I don't know for sure if it was the magnesium but I will keep taking it.
It can help both. Great news
There are so many types of magnesium.... which is the best for improving bone health please?
Working on a video to address this
Loved this! I’ve had gastric bypass many years ago so I have malabsorption. I finally found a magnesium that I actually absorbed. Qunol Mag Glycinate 420mg! I have anemia pretty severe, I was an alcoholic for a long time too so I’m trying to get my body better 😊
Please take care of yourself. My wife had a GP back in 1985. It saved her life back then but later exacted a toll on her body. She was also an alcoholic for a long time. Though she did finally give up the alcohol ten years ago. Without going into the sad details the GP and Alcohol ruined her pancreas, then liver, then intestines. She passed away about two months ago. She was 62. I am heartbroken.
@@kprime7563 Awe I’m so sorry!! I’m trying my best to take care of my body. It’s been thru a lot. Ty 🤗
Always excellent info, this was good timing for me.
Thanks Rebecca
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you - I went out and bought Magnesium today :)
After knee replacement surgeries last year I was having difficulting sleeping. I was diagnosed as having RLS and prescribed Gabapentin.
The Gabapentin worked for me, but I couldn't get past hearing/reading about all of the bad side effects some people have with it. I wasn't experiencing any side effects except it seemed to put me into a sleep that was deeper than my 'old' norm and my husband several times told me we had conversations during the night that I had completely no memory of having. I had heard other people say Magnesium had been helpful for them for sleep problems so I tried it. From the first night taking it, it helped me to be able to sleep through the night without waking up multiple times during the night. Quit taking the Gabapentin and feel much better with a more natural sleep aide. I was very surprised to hear you say that there have been no studies as of yet to prove Magnesium to help sleep.
Hi Linda. Glad to hear that. So there have been conflicting studies so some that showed a benefit and others that showed no benefit. Clearly from our viewers some people benefit
Interesting timing. Just listened to a first responder podcast and the doctor on there also was talkig about the benefits of magnesium as was a physician on the twittersphere. Anecdotally, after seeing comments made relating to magnesium and BP I started taking it late last year. My numbers have improved dramatically. I shall continue to monitor obviously but I feel the correlation should not be ignored. Thanks for all the insight, and let us know when you guys are taking on new patients ;)
Hi Coco. Thanks for sharing and for the feedback!
I take it due to having gut issues (bile acid malabsorption). Just do oral now, but did topical also as I slowly increased the pills. I've tried to go off it a couple times thinking maybe I really didn't need it...wrong! My sleep slowly goes bad and I start feeling "twitchy"!! Anxious. I preach the gospel to all of my coworkers and have gotten many of them to start taking it!
Nice Elaine
Magnesium Bisglycinate 200 mg - I started taking this a few months ago to help with sleep. It has not really helped me. My body could only tolerate 200 mg. I was wondering if you both would consider doing a video regarding synthetic vitamins vs natural. (I apologize if you already have done one) I really would like to take a multivitamin along with Vitamin D but I really am overwhelmed trying to find a "natural" vitamin vs synthetic as I have been reading about the dangers of synthetic. Would you mind sharing the brand names of vitamins the two of you take? I am a 54-year-old female post menopausal and feel that I would benefit from taking some natural vitamins that are safe. I started recently watching your videos and have really enjoyed learning about the various health issues and solutions.
We will definitely research it and add it to our topics for new videos. Welcome aboard!
Have you considered using any of the topical magnesium products ie lotions/oils as a supplement to the 200mg oral that you can tolerate?
@@tdublakeo I haven't but I am willing to give that a try. Thanks for the tip!
You can purchase Dead Sea Salt, put two cups in a warm bath, sit and/or pay down in it for 20 minutes. The body absorbs mg and other minerals. Promotes healing skin, as well as the issues discussed in this video. SOLGAR is a great brand for natural vitamins.
I take magnesium as per my doctors suggestion bcoz I get leg cramps . It does help me a lot . I take it regularly now . Thank you for the extra info .
Yes it does help that
Oh I loved this one! Muscle contractions absolutely. Absorption issues gastric yes. Parathyroid connection yes . If you have a craving for chocolate you may have low magnesium. Great video Thank you❤
Hmm Elizabeth. Who doesn’t love chocolate!
If that's the case, I have exactly zero magnesium in my body 😆
I just started taking it before bed. It's a game changer for me! I used to wake up multiple times through the night and have trouble falling back to sleep. Now I wake up maybe once to pee and then I go back to sleep without issue.
Makes a huge difference in my muscle soreness from running and weight lifting
Yeah its good for that
And here I thought my significant other was causing these symptoms! 😂 Docs, you guys are rock stars! Sometimes I still regret choosing finance over medicine. Keep up delivering information with humor to us UA-camrs!
I take it for blood pressure, didn’t know about Zinc interference. Other lifestyle changes would be more helpful. Thank you two!
Very welcome. For the zinc the study was for large doses of zinc but smaller doses may affect it too.
I did not know the zinc connection either. I take my Magnesium with a multivitamin that contains some zinc.
I am not going to worry about it.
Zinc and magnesium is good together! Pretty much everyone who trains take a good amount of magnesium and zinc… So this is kinda bullshit!
My family physician recommended I try 300 mg of magnesium per day to combat leg cramps at night. I haven’t had leg cramps now since shortly after I started taking it. I know the jury is still out on this treatment but it’s worked for me. Love your sense of humour. Even if a particular topic isn’t of interest to me I tune in anyway just for a laugh. Thanks.
Thanks Colin. Leg cramps seem to be one of the big winners for magnesium
I also have wild leg cramps on occasion, so i’ll try 30mg of magnesium. Thanks for the tip.
Potassium helps my leg cramps.
I have been a life long athlete, many years of competitive cycling. Leg cramps were a constant worry in long events. Last summer the amount of leg cramps during the night was just getting ridiculous. I had some Mg supplement and simply started taking 250 mg for a couple of days. The cramps stopped. I take a tablet every now and then, often after a long workout or if a mild cramp should wake me during the night. It is a sign that I need a Mg tablet.
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Ever try mustard or pickle juice?
I recently started taking magnesium to relieve muscles soreness from the training I've been doing. I read in several places that, contrary to what was said here, you should take magnesium with zinc and that both complement each other and increase the absorption rate. After watching this video I researched the subject again and came across articles that say there is a misconception that you should not take the two of them together. So? Should we take them together or not?
I think the most important thing you said in this video, is you are in charge of your own health. I am right now dealing with a cancer diagnosis, thankfully it's low grade and can be ripped out of my body, adios tumor. My surgeon believes as you, ultimately you're in charge of your own health and decisions need to be made in accordance with that. As long as you're not some wacko and thinks you can eat bark and cure your cancer. Great video thanks
Totally agree. No bark!