Difference Between Magnesium And Magnesium Stearate

[gflooser]

I've been doing a little bit of research on magnesium. I was hospitalized a few years ago and the dr. told me that my mag. levels were low so they had to give me an IV of it.

Now I'm reading that mag. will help with costipation (which I'm having troubles with). So I am trying to find a gluten-free magnesium supliment.

THEN I read that magnesium stearate isn't good for you.

I AM SO CONFUSED!!!!

Am I right to think that the two AREN"T the same???

Why would a celiac be low in mag. like I was?

Will it really help my constipation?

[jtangema]

It is very possible that a celiac could be deficient in any vitamin or mineral. If a celiac has just been diagnosed or isn't following the diet, they can have malabsorption. Magnesium can come in many different salt forms. It looks like magnesium stearate isn't used as a supplement. You may find magnesium oxide or a different kind. Yes, magnesium will help with constipation. It typically has diarrhea as a side effect but since you have constipation hopefully it will help you be more regular. Jennifer

[gflooser]

Thank you Jennifer!

[ShayFL]

Magnesium Stearate is an industrial lubricant. Supplement manufacturers use it so that the product runs smoothly through their machines. It is toxic. Google it. I avoid it in my supplements.

Pure Encapsulation makes supplements without toxic fillers. A few other companies do to. I like Magnesium citrate or glycinate.