Why is magnesium supposed to be taken with calcium?

Psyche · 04-21-2016, 06:21 PM

I'm hearing conflicting pieces of advice. One side says magnesium must always be taken with calcium. Another side says not a good idea because magnesium inhibits calcium absorption.

So which is right? Or why take calcium with it if the magnesium is going to block it's absorption?

HomeWithMyBabies · 04-21-2016, 07:25 PM

I don't take calcium as a supplement but I do take magnesium. There is adequate calcium in my diet but magnesium is harder to get. I am concerned that supplementing with calcium can cause heart disease and inflammation, and I try for a 1:1 ratio from food and supplements. I do tend to take my magnesium away from calcium foods.

ECingMama · 04-21-2016, 07:46 PM

I don't supplement with calcium either. I think my diet is adequate.

deena · 04-21-2016, 08:37 PM

2sunshines · 04-22-2016, 02:02 AM

Interesting. I'm following. I always thought that you take the calcium with the magnesium because your body needs the calcium to properly absorb the magnesium. So for me, I saw the calcium more as an aid to absorb magnesium than the value of the actual calcium itself.

But I really need to think this through.

If you're confident that you are getting enough calcium from food do you just take a mag supplement alone?

MaySunflowers · 04-22-2016, 02:35 AM

I don't think they need to be taken together. But if you are supplementing with calcium it is more effective when combined with vit D as one helps you absorb the other.

HomeWithMyBabies · 04-22-2016, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

If you're confident that you are getting enough calcium from food do you just take a mag supplement alone?

I do.

It's my understanding that magnesium helps direct calcium to your bones, which is of course where you want it. You don't want it in your soft tissues.

I eat greens that are good sources of calcium as well as seeds and nuts, with some cheese and occasional yogurt. It's not hard for me to get calcium at all.

Llee · 04-22-2016, 06:18 AM

Ask Alison.

ECingMama · 04-22-2016, 08:26 AM

https://chriskresser.com/calcium-sup...d-think-twice/

tempus vernum · 04-22-2016, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by HomeWithMyBabies

I do.

It's my understanding that magnesium helps direct calcium to your bones, which is of course where you want it. You don't want it in your soft tissues.

I eat greens that are good sources of calcium as well as seeds and nuts, with some cheese and occasional yogurt. It's not hard for me to get calcium at all.

if u have the urge to pee a lot after taking magnesium it's because you have an over abundance of calcium to flush out.

It's my understanding "most" people get enough calcium and not enough magnesium. We supplement only w magnesium as I'm confident in our calcium intake. Another related issue related is D3 which is helpful as well in rocked sing calcium.

deena · 04-22-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ECingMama

https://chriskresser.com/calcium-sup...d-think-twice/

Wow. Those statistics are shocking. I'm never taking calcium again.

I currently take magnesium and not calcium but, up until now, it wasn't an intentional avoidance of calcium supplementation.

If I take a bath in Epsom salt I don't take a magnesium supplement. I figure that's a better source anyway since it's more natural. I haven't read anything comparing the two though.

2sunshines · 04-29-2016, 04:46 PM

So I am wondering about this with my 13 yo dd. We have recently eliminated all gluten and dairy from her diet due to health issues. She eats a very healthy diet but of course, not as rich in vegetables as I would want, or as my diet is... I read somewhere that if you do no dairy, you should do a calcium supplement so I've had her on a cal/mag supplement...

Now I'm wondering....

Thoughts?

And if you do mag only, what brand/type do you use?

Psyche · 04-29-2016, 07:59 PM

I use the vitamin shoppe equivalent of natural calm. It just doesn't have calcium. I'm really at a loss on the calcium thing.

sweetpeas · 04-29-2016, 08:31 PM

deena · 05-01-2016, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

So I am wondering about this with my 13 yo dd. We have recently eliminated all gluten and dairy from her diet due to health issues. She eats a very healthy diet but of course, not as rich in vegetables as I would want, or as my diet is... I read somewhere that if you do no dairy, you should do a calcium supplement so I've had her on a cal/mag supplement...

Now I'm wondering....

Thoughts?

And if you do mag only, what brand/type do you use?

That advice probably stems from the theory that we get our calcium needs met through dairy, which has ben proven to be untrue.

04-21-2016, 06:21 PM	#1
Psyche Rose Garden Srsly? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 24,442	Why is magnesium supposed to be taken with calcium? I'm hearing conflicting pieces of advice. One side says magnesium must always be taken with calcium. Another side says not a good idea because magnesium inhibits calcium absorption. So which is right? Or why take calcium with it if the magnesium is going to block it's absorption? __________________ Heather (ISTJ) working full time, wife to Jason since '02, mom to C 12 years old, J 9 years old , and T 6 years old , mouse catching, Izzy, and rabbit chasing, Ellie.

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HomeWithMyBabies Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 24,062	Re: Why is magnesium supposed to be taken with calcium? I don't take calcium as a supplement but I do take magnesium. There is adequate calcium in my diet but magnesium is harder to get. I am concerned that supplementing with calcium can cause heart disease and inflammation, and I try for a 1:1 ratio from food and supplements. I do tend to take my magnesium away from calcium foods.

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ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: Why is magnesium supposed to be taken with calcium? I don't supplement with calcium either. I think my diet is adequate. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

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ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: Why is magnesium supposed to be taken with calcium? https://chriskresser.com/calcium-sup...d-think-twice/ __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Why is magnesium supposed to be taken with calcium? So I am wondering about this with my 13 yo dd. We have recently eliminated all gluten and dairy from her diet due to health issues. She eats a very healthy diet but of course, not as rich in vegetables as I would want, or as my diet is... I read somewhere that if you do no dairy, you should do a calcium supplement so I've had her on a cal/mag supplement... Now I'm wondering.... Thoughts? And if you do mag only, what brand/type do you use? __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

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Psyche Rose Garden Srsly? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: DFW Posts: 24,442	Re: Why is magnesium supposed to be taken with calcium? I use the vitamin shoppe equivalent of natural calm. It just doesn't have calcium. I'm really at a loss on the calcium thing. __________________ Heather (ISTJ) working full time, wife to Jason since '02, mom to C 12 years old, J 9 years old , and T 6 years old , mouse catching, Izzy, and rabbit chasing, Ellie.

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