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63 of 63 found the following review helpful:
 Excellent alternative treatment for migraines Apr 13, 2007
By Beth Cholette
"doctor_beth"
After reading a wealth of research about the effective use of Magnesium for treating migraines (including the book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Migraines), I decided to try it for myself. It took some time to find the right product, however, as you need to use a form of Magnesium that ends in "-ate" (and avoid those that end in "-ide," such as Magnesium Oxide). I found this Solgar brand, which contains Magnesium Citrate, in the natural foods section of my grocery store. The particular form I buy contains 200 mg tablets, but this version sold by amazon is even better, as it contains 400 mg tablets, which is the recommended daily dosage for migraine treatment. Once I began taking the recommended dose, I saw a reduction in the frequency of my migraines over the course of 1-2 months. The authors of the book mentioned above recommend using Magnesium in conjunction with two other substances, B2 (Riboflavin) and the herb Feverfew, but Magnesium alone has worked extremely well for me. Highly recommended!
70 of 71 found the following review helpful:
Magnesium ratings Apr 14, 2011
By Ray D. Ator
Insulin resistance -- central to type 2 diabetes -- is associated with reduced intracellular magnesium and can be mitigated with magnesium. It has been demonstrated that insulin resistance in skeletal muscle can be reduced by magnesium administration. You can find more information by doing an internet search for "magnesium diabetes". I have found that magnesium is helping control my insulin resistance.
The most common magnesium supplements are magnesium oxide, magnesium carbonate, chelated magnesium (magnesium glycinate), magnesium orotate, magnesium citrate, magnesium maleate and magnesium gluconate. These supplements provide different amounts of elemental magnesium (the constituent that matters) and also vary significantly in their bioavailability (absorption).
Magnesium oxide is the most dense magnesium compound and the one most often used in mineral supplements and multivitamins. It contains 300 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet, but is extremely poorly absorbed. Only about 4% of its elemental magnesium is absorbed or about 12 mg out of a 500 mg tablet.
Magnesium carbonate contains 125 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet, but is poorly absorbed.
Chelated magnesium (magnesium glycinate) is magnesium bound in a complex of glycine and lysine. It is easily absorbed and highly bioavailable. The magnesium (elemental) content per tablet or capsule is usually 100 mg.
Magnesium orotate contains only 31 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet. However, it is well absorbed and has been found highly effective in daily intakes of 3000 mg (186 mg elemental).
Magnesium citrate contains 80 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet. It is far better absorbed than is magnesium oxide. The water soluble form (Natural Calm) contains 205 mg of elemental magnesium per teaspoon, is totally soluble in hot water and is highly bioavailable.
Magnesium maleate contains 56 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet.
Magnesium gluconate contains 27 mg of elemental magnesium per 500 mg tablet. It is easily absorbed and quick acting.
All forms of oral magnesium supplements are better absorbed when taken with a meal.
33 of 34 found the following review helpful:
Excellent source of Magnesium May 13, 2007
By A. James
This product is excellent in purity and potency. This form of magnesium is super absorbable and so it increases bioavailability of the mineral. Go with the citrate form, or other water soluble higher molecular weight forms such as asparate, to ensure high bioavailability. Magnesium oxide, although the most inexpensive form, is poor in terms of potency. I've been useing this product for years and love it. Magnesium is essential for so many enzymic biochemical reactions and maintaining a healthy heart rhythm.
26 of 28 found the following review helpful:
Solgar Magnesium Citrate tablets May 12, 2007
By B. Nelson
My naturopathy doctor highly recommended Solgar. She said they have exceptionally high quality products and she recommended I take Solgar Magnesium Citrate along with Solgar Calcium Citrate because the magnesium citrate would speed the absorption of the calcium citrate.
12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Trusted brand, good ingredients Jan 01, 2011
By NYCGreg
"Snarky Tech Guy"
I have Meneires and use this to help protect my hearing.
To me the difference between taking the product and not is noticeable.
I take it once per day, along with fish oil, Ginko and vitamin C (my "cocktail")
I trust the Solgar brand, and none of the ingredients seem suspect.
4/5
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