Comments on: Magnesium Administration

By: Claudia French - IMVA Staff

Claudia French - IMVA Staff — Sat, 12 May 2012 11:55:16 +0000

Anne,

Any supplemental source of magnesium*(but not dietary) can pose a problem when kidney function is compromised. We have not seen differences in various types of magnesium, though there may be some that others might want to inform us of.

The problem is that in kidneys that are not functioning properly, the magnesium gets absorbed back into the body instead of being properly excreted. So then it tends to build up to high levels. This does not occur when kidneys are functioning normally. Excess are excreted readily.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 12 May 2012 04:52:15 +0000

if epsom salt magnesium is excreted more often, is there more of a kidney challenge than with magnesium chloride?

By: Claudia French - IMVA Staff

Claudia French - IMVA Staff — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:49:07 +0000

No Anne,

Epsom salts are certainly not useless by any means. It can be used and many people benefit from the sulfur. If you can’t afford the Ancient Minerals you can still benefit from Epsom salts though it may have to be used more frequently and in greater amounts. It is also very runny for massages but good in baths.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:46:46 +0000

sounds like epsom salts might be useless, even if magnesium chloride isnt availabe? or, could cause kidney problems even if kidneys were well functioning earlier?
would magnesuim levels from magnesium sulfate(epsom salts) stay up long enough to cause a reliable improvement in heart function?
how much longer do you think the magnesium chloride levels stay up after using? do either one last 24 hours?
if i find out my relative’s kidney function is normal, and if she can get epsom salts, should she use it for foot baths more than daily?

i personally use the magnesium flakes from ancient minerals, but only do so one to three times per week. i have problems with high glucose. perhaps i should use it more often.

By: Claudia French - IMVA Staff

Claudia French - IMVA Staff — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:57:09 +0000

Anne,

the magnesium sulfate (epsom salts) is excreted from the body faster than the magnesium from magnesium chloride.. The magnesium from the epsom salts work quickly but is also excreted more quickly from the body so the magnesiumm levels in the body do not go up except for a short time.

By: Anne

Anne — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:20:25 +0000

i will try to do so. i hope she is in the normal ranges so she can use magnesium foot baths to improve her heart.
you say the epsom salts, if needed to use when magnesium flakes arent available, dont last as long. what do you mean?

By: Claudia French - IMVA Staff

Claudia French - IMVA Staff — Fri, 04 May 2012 01:16:33 +0000

Dear Anne,
Why not see that she gets her labwork and check the BUN and creatinine levels for kidney functioning. The normals can be found on many sites on the Internet.

Magnesium would help heart problems , helps them greatly, you just need to find out about the kidney functioning and even then you can tell better what amount of caution would be needed for her particular situation.

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:45:33 +0000

in that case, it must be dangerous to use magnesium for heart problems.
i thought it would be the help she needed, but now i am afraid to suggest it.

By: Claudia French - IMVA Staff

Claudia French - IMVA Staff — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 20:54:23 +0000

Dear Anne,

Kidney problems can cause heart problems and both often occur together.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:29:40 +0000

thank you about the warning concerning kidney function. she has not said anything about kidneys, but perhaps they have not informed her. i will be cautious with any suggestions.
they did tell her she has arythmia. are heart symptoms often accompanied by kidney problems?