magnesuim with zinc ??????????

**jimmie 48** · October 30, 2007, 07:12 AM

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good question, michelle, our resident miss smarty biogeek will see this thread and i know will steer you in the right direction. i look forward to seeing her answer. i always try guess the answer before she shows up.

**TIME2SHINE4-08** · October 30, 2007, 07:14 AM

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Great Jimmie! I look forward to her insight! Steer her o my metformin ? pretty please also if you think she could offer insight there also. Pretty please!

**jimmie 48** · October 30, 2007, 07:22 AM

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she's good about watching this forum ans answering things. i'll make positive sure she sees the thread.

**biogeek** · October 30, 2007, 08:02 AM

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Hi Michelle!

For most supplements, it is usually best to break up the dosage; however, this is not always the case as each person is unique in how they metabolize the supplement, how much of the supplement is needed, etc.

Also, some supplements are water soluble vs fat soluble, so that needs to be taken into account as well. For example, Vit C is water soluble and if you take a large dose at once, you'll certainly pee out the excess and your body doesn't get the dose you want had you taken several small doses. Makes sense?

When taken in a large dose, some folks find that magnesium gives them diarrhea and for others, it does not. It is obviously helping you with your constipation and 400 mg is not a high dose. Yes, it is the RDA, but it's not near the upper limit range so no worries there.

I don't know if you've ever noticed, but a lot of enemas and other constipation-buster OTC drugs have magnesium in it. Whether it's magnesium oxide, magnesium sulfate, magnesium chloride, etc, etc...it all works well for the body & you just have to try some to see which one works best for you. There may be a manufacturer where you only have to take one pill instead of 3, but if you're happy with what you got, then no need to change.

What is your question about Metformin? I didn't understand what you were asking. I'm on that medication as well.

**TIME2SHINE4-08** · October 30, 2007, 08:16 AM

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Thanks biogeek!n That makes perfect sense. Nope I never noticed magnesium in enemas etc. I haven't used any. Do you think 400 mg is an adequate dose?
My ? with the metformin was has anyone else found it hard to lose while on it? I have seemed to really struggle to lose while on it. I no longer need to to control my diabetes but was still using it since it helped with the pcos.

**biogeek** · October 30, 2007, 08:22 AM

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Michelle,

400 mg is an adequate dose for most people. I just reread my post, and what I was trying to say was that the variety of magnesium supplements vary and to try your luck with those, not necessarily with enemas! LOL I should have started a new paragraph...my mistake!

I found your metaformin thread and replied there.

**TIME2SHINE4-08** · October 30, 2007, 08:29 AM

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LOL I knew you didn't mean to try enemas. LOL. I'm not that brave.
I think I will look for one that I can do 1 pill instead of 3 after finishing this bottle. I know the chiro sells it in powdered form to use before bed. I'll compare the doses and the prices. Thanks again for your help.

**biogeek** · October 30, 2007, 09:03 AM

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Glad to be of service!

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