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Sources of Magnesium Larrry Hoover

Posted by jodeye on March 30, 2003, at 15:35:06

Hi,

Is there any reason not to use magnesium sulfate (epsom salt) instead of magnesium chloride?

Can magnesium chloride crystals be purchased in bulk somewhere on the internet, e.g. 2kg?

Thanks,

--jodeye

Re: Sources of Magnesium Larrry Hoover

Posted by Larry Hoover on March 31, 2003, at 15:33:27

In reply to Sources of Magnesium Larrry Hoover, posted by jodeye on March 30, 2003, at 15:35:06

> Hi,
>
> Is there any reason not to use magnesium sulfate (epsom salt) instead of magnesium chloride?

No reason at all, other than the risk of diarrhea. If I'm not mistaken, the presence of the sulphate anion increases the osmotic pressure into the gut.

Magnesium sulphate is very inexpensive. I'm not sure what the tolerable dose would be, though. Here's a link that discusses doses of the various magnesium salts:
http://www.headachepainfree.com/magnesium_supplements.htm

> Can magnesium chloride crystals be purchased in bulk somewhere on the internet, e.g. 2kg?

I don't know of a source. I know where to get magnesium ascorbate, though.
http://store.yahoo.com/hilife-vitamins/source-naturals-2107800834.html

> Thanks,
>
> --jodeye

You're welcome.

Lar

Thank you (nm) » Larry Hoover

Posted by jodeye on March 31, 2003, at 16:43:37

In reply to Re: Sources of Magnesium Larrry Hoover, posted by Larry Hoover on March 31, 2003, at 15:33:27

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