People with decreased kidney function should be very cautious with any type of magnesium suplement usage and this includes both oral and transdermal magnesium of any form.

The kidneys are the main organ by which excess magnesium in our bodies is excreted so that we don’t accumulate an overload of magnesium and become toxic from too much. Generally in healthy functioning kidneys any excess of magnesium will be excreted through the kidneys, or will be re-absorbed back into the body. When kidneys are functioning below normal the kidneys don’t exrete as much and the magnesium can build up leading to many problems.

Kidney insufficiency and failure are just about the only contraindications to using magnesium of any kind.

However, you can talk with your doctor and decude together if and how much magnesium your body can handle in its current state of 63% functioning. Closer watches of mag. levels should be taken when functioning is below normal.

As we age, we also lose some kidney function due to normal slowing down processes associated with aging. This may or may not have to do with calcium in the blood vessels.

By most standards 63% functioning would fall in the range considered “mild” kidney disease. So keep a watch on it and be careful about blood pressure, diet and kidney harming medications. Talk with your doctor about safety in using magnesium products as supplements, including magnesium oil.

I am so delighted to have found your website and to learn about the wonderful benefits of Magnesium.

I’ve read several times above, however,that if we have kidney problems then we shouldn’t take Magnesium. I am 68 years old and my kidneys are functioning at 63%. Although my doctor reassures me that this is still within the ‘normal’ range, does this mean that I shouldn’t supplement with Magnesium or that I should use the oil instead? I know the oil bypasses the digestive system but does it interfere with the kidneys in any way?

I’ve also discovered (today) that the creatinine found in the kidneys is none other than calcium. Am I assuming rightly that my creatinine levels are higher than normal (thus causing the kidney problem) because of not having enough Magnesium to counteract it?

I hope this makes sense, and many thanks in advance for your guidance.

Sincerely

Brenda
United Kingdom

Thank you very much for your answer!

Kind regards

IMVA recommends using Ancient Minerals Magnesium OIl over any oral magnesium product as it bypasses the gut where so many problems in absorption occur. .

LL’s Magnetic Clay co who distributes the Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil have a Canadian distributor:

Canada
Promedics Neutraceuticals Ltd.
PO Box 155
2498 W 41st Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6M2A7

Toll Free: (877) 268-5057
Phone: (604) 261-5057
Fax: (604) 730-7186

Email: info@promedics.ca
Web: http://www.promedics.ca

Your site is extraordinary, and we can learn a lot here. Thank you!

For most people the irritation subsides when the skin becomes accustomed to the magnesium oil and stronger solutions can be gradually used. Try cutting the dilution of water to magnesium down gradually and see what your response is.

First request a new spray bottle from where you bought your oil. Retailers provide differeing spray bottles with different spray hole measurements. You will want to use about one ounce per day to start…so you can use some other form of measurement, like a medicine cup. Work up slowly to a maximum of about 2 oz.per day. This will provide all you need to replenish your levels quickly.

Many knowledgeable about magnesium state that 400 mg./day is not enough for us in this day and age, and they recommend any amount of this even up to 1000=2000 mg. per day, depending on type of magnesium being used and the specific problems of the individual. (oral dosages)

One general rule of thumb is a daily intake of magnesium of approximately 3-4 mg per pound of bodyweight. For a 200 lb male, this would equate to 600 mg to 800 mg per day for a healthy person. more will be needed in illness or disease states.

Go to our magnesium site and read more about this: http://magnesiumforlife.com/

And see: http://magnesiumforlife.com/transdermal-magnesium/combining-oral-with-transdermal/

Yes, I do have function of my parathyroid gland. I get labs done every three months to be certain that my minerals are within guidelines. I am under a dr’s care for the thyroid monitoring, but, am interesting in the vitamin, mineral aspect, which most doctors do not go into. I take antioxidants, fish oil, COQ10, vit A, B complex, C, Niacin, Multi vits, D, and Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium, and iodine. My only concern, since, I am seeing that Magnesium outweighs the benefits of Calcium, and we do need both, what is the recommendation of a daily dose of Magnesium, to get a higher response than normal. From what I am reading in the Magnesium Miracle, we need to take more, than the average dose. I did purchase the Trandermal magnesium. However, I am unable to use it as specified, because the top just will not spray. I open the bottle and pour it in my hands. Not certain how much I am getting, because of this. Thank you.

Considering your situation with removal of thyroid and possibly a parathyroid gland more information is needed before recommendations can be made. You would need to seek a consultation with Dr. Sircus to thoroughly discuss what you need in terms of magnesium and calcium at this point. You state your vitamin regimen is “long” and all of this needs to be evaluated so proper advice can be given. Nor does Dr. Sircus generally recommend the use of oral types of magensium to maintain proper levels except in specific circumstances.

Also you need to have more definite information about the parathyroid gland removal….do you have adeequate parathyroid function or not? the parathyroid glands have much control over calcium in the body and more information on this is necessary in order to adequately address your calcium/magnesium status and needs.