Magnesium Question

[lori_t66]

How much Magnesium and Potassium should I take? i do take some but I'm feeling a bit tired these days and think I might not be getting enough.
Also, got some Oregano oil capsuls too. They are 50mg each. Anyone have advice on how much?
Thanks,
L

[medalian1]

I take 1 potassium supplement a day (90mg) ... I don't wanna overkill since the doc told me not to take it at all.

[kebaldwin]

http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-magnesium.html

THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:

The RDA of magnesium is 400 mg a day for men aged 19 to 30, 420mg a day for men aged 31 to 70. For women, the RDA is 310mg a day for those aged 19 to 30, and 320mg for those aged 31 to 70. The European RDA is 300mg.

MAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL:

Supplementary magnesium is usually only necessary on medical advice. The maximum safe level is 400mg.

Magnesium comes in many different forms: supplements, natural deodorants, epsom salts (for your bath), liquid (mainly for constipation). Most people do not get enough magnesium.

http://www.vitacost.com/articleResults.aspx?Ntk=articles&ss=1&Ntt=magnesium

http://search.lef.org/search/default.aspx?s=1&QUERY=magnesium


http://www.worldhealth.net/p/aadr-potassium.html

THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:

2,000-4,000mg. Generally potassium supplementation is unnecessary as adequate amounts of the mineral are obtained in the diet. Athletes generally require more (3,000- 6,000mg) because of heavy perspiration. The maximum potency allowed by the government in supplement form is 99mg. Discuss higher potencies with a physician.

The best source of potassium is salt substitute that can be bought at most grocery stores. The main ingredient will say "potassium".

http://www.vitacost.com/articleResults.aspx?Ntk=articles&.y=6&.x=15&previousText=potassium&ss=1&Ntt=potassium

http://search.lef.org/search/default.aspx?s=1&QUERY=potassium

[Nancy LC]

Careful taking high doses of Magnesium, it is also used as a laxative. :p It can also upset your tummy.

[Zuleikaa]

How much Magnesium and Potassium should I take? i do take some but I'm feeling a bit tired these days and think I might not be getting enough.
Also, got some Oregano oil capsuls too. They are 50mg each. Anyone have advice on how much?
Thanks,
LMagnesium..1/2 the amount of magnesium as you are taking calcium, i.e., 1200 mg calcium/600 mg magnesium.

Oregano Oil..lots and lots depending on what you have 450 mg to 1800 mg per day in divided doses.

[Newbirth]

I think I read 300mg magnesium and 99mg patassium. However, it is very hard to OD on pattassium.

For energy, I'd recommend a B-50 or B-100 supplement. I take B-50 every morning and it gives me a TON of energy.

[kebaldwin]

I think I read 300mg magnesium and 99mg patassium. However, it is very hard to OD on pattassium.

It is hard to OD on 99mg of potassium since the RDA is like 3,500mg. But I have heard of people ODing on potassium but they took amounts way above 3,500mg (I don't know exactly what the levels were -- I assume 20,000 mg or more).

[Newbirth]

Yeah. What I mean is you'd have to take A LOT of pills to OD. You'd basically have to TRY to OD. It would be hard to do it accidentally.