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Can I Take Magnesium Citrate Glycinate For My Fatigue?
Question: hello doctor can I take magnesium citrate glycinate (plant based) for my fatigue, muscle cramps and migraine headache, less sleep.? I see these tablets address many issues. attaching my blood reports..wanted to know if it improves any of my issues...let me know
Brief Answer:
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services. I have read your question.
I can understand your concern. I could not find you blood reports, maybe it failed to upload.
Yes, plant-based magnesium glycinate is helpful if you have a sensitive stomach. It has a gentle effect on stomach; hence it will work better.
Magnesium glycinate has calming effect on the nervous system and thus helps to reduce stress, reduce insomnia and helps to improve quality sleep.
It does prevent migraine and headaches.
Magnesium glycinate also has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce inflammation in the body. These effects are beneficial for individuals dealing with conditions like arthritis or inflammatory bowel diseases.
The supplement also has relaxing properties associated with glycine. It is very helpful in promoting muscle tissue repair, reduces fatigue & muscle cramps.
You are advised to take home made nutritious balanced diet. You can take food that will help to maintain your magnesium levels naturally, like avocados, nuts & seeds, tofu, fatty fish, bananas, leafy green vegetables, etc.
Avoid taking hot, spicy, oily food. Avoid taking packaged or processed food to help better action of the supplement magnesium glycinate which you will be taking.
However, do not take the supplement in excess. Taking supplements in excess does more harm than good. Excess intake causes diarrhoea, upset stomach, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting.
Do not take it in larger quantities. Magnesium glycinate can cause more severe side effects such as an irregular heartbeat, extreme hypotension, and cardiac arrest.
It is advised to start with a lower dose & increase if needed. You can maintain the lower dose, to avoid complications.
Most people get enough magnesium from their diet, so they may not need to take magnesium glycinate supplements every day.
You are advised to get clinically examined by a local GP & get your magnesium level tested before taking the supplements.
If an underlying health condition is causing low magnesium glycinate levels, then you can take it on alternate days or as needed to restore magnesium level.
Once you start having better sleep, do not experience migraine headache, fatigue or muscle cramps, start tapering the dose & stop taking it when your issues are resolved.
You are advised to stay away from smoking, alcohol, or addictions if any.
Hope I have answered your question. If you can, kindly attach the blood reports. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services. I have read your question.
I can understand your concern. I could not find you blood reports, maybe it failed to upload.
Yes, plant-based magnesium glycinate is helpful if you have a sensitive stomach. It has a gentle effect on stomach; hence it will work better.
Magnesium glycinate has calming effect on the nervous system and thus helps to reduce stress, reduce insomnia and helps to improve quality sleep.
It does prevent migraine and headaches.
Magnesium glycinate also has anti-inflammatory properties and helps to reduce inflammation in the body. These effects are beneficial for individuals dealing with conditions like arthritis or inflammatory bowel diseases.
The supplement also has relaxing properties associated with glycine. It is very helpful in promoting muscle tissue repair, reduces fatigue & muscle cramps.
You are advised to take home made nutritious balanced diet. You can take food that will help to maintain your magnesium levels naturally, like avocados, nuts & seeds, tofu, fatty fish, bananas, leafy green vegetables, etc.
Avoid taking hot, spicy, oily food. Avoid taking packaged or processed food to help better action of the supplement magnesium glycinate which you will be taking.
However, do not take the supplement in excess. Taking supplements in excess does more harm than good. Excess intake causes diarrhoea, upset stomach, stomach cramps, nausea or vomiting.
Do not take it in larger quantities. Magnesium glycinate can cause more severe side effects such as an irregular heartbeat, extreme hypotension, and cardiac arrest.
It is advised to start with a lower dose & increase if needed. You can maintain the lower dose, to avoid complications.
Most people get enough magnesium from their diet, so they may not need to take magnesium glycinate supplements every day.
You are advised to get clinically examined by a local GP & get your magnesium level tested before taking the supplements.
If an underlying health condition is causing low magnesium glycinate levels, then you can take it on alternate days or as needed to restore magnesium level.
Once you start having better sleep, do not experience migraine headache, fatigue or muscle cramps, start tapering the dose & stop taking it when your issues are resolved.
You are advised to stay away from smoking, alcohol, or addictions if any.
Hope I have answered your question. If you can, kindly attach the blood reports. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T
thanks for your information.
What tests can i do to check if my magnesium levels are not adequate?
defenitely my fatigue and sleep issues are addressed now by consuming 1 tablet every alternate day for sure, but as you said i really have not ascertained the need with blood report of doctors say. Here doctors do not like we saying or asking anything with our prior knowledge. They just think we looked from google and came up and i have really looked into some symptoms and information from authenticated medical websites. Without a prior information some doctors are clue less and without even listening they will give us a list of tablet. Or painkillers or vitamins (to be brought from their medical store) some tests which would take a long time just to identify an issue. by then we would have spent around 3 to 5K for the consultation alone. That is why we take this way. I am sorry it's not to offend you or any doctor perse but the general feedback on doctor visits now a days in any metro. First of all, it is difficult to recognize one credible doctor who can rightly guide us. :)
Surely i will do as you said, i just wanted to know what blood test will help me to know my need of this suppliment or my magnisium levels. I have attached my blood report this time.
What tests can i do to check if my magnesium levels are not adequate?
defenitely my fatigue and sleep issues are addressed now by consuming 1 tablet every alternate day for sure, but as you said i really have not ascertained the need with blood report of doctors say. Here doctors do not like we saying or asking anything with our prior knowledge. They just think we looked from google and came up and i have really looked into some symptoms and information from authenticated medical websites. Without a prior information some doctors are clue less and without even listening they will give us a list of tablet. Or painkillers or vitamins (to be brought from their medical store) some tests which would take a long time just to identify an issue. by then we would have spent around 3 to 5K for the consultation alone. That is why we take this way. I am sorry it's not to offend you or any doctor perse but the general feedback on doctor visits now a days in any metro. First of all, it is difficult to recognize one credible doctor who can rightly guide us. :)
Surely i will do as you said, i just wanted to know what blood test will help me to know my need of this suppliment or my magnisium levels. I have attached my blood report this time.
Brief Answer:
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your question.
Thanks for uploading the report of your blood test. The overall blood test report is within normal limits.
But it shows a slightly low RDW-CV which is generally not a cause for concern.
But to help improve a low RDW-CV with a normal MCV (your MCV is normal), you are advised to take foods that support healthy red blood cell production & support overall blood health.
Here are some nutrient-rich foods that you can include in your diet.
Include foods like lean meats, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, and spinach that are rich in iron.
Take meat, dairy products, eggs, and fortified cereals to restore vitamin B12 deficiency.
If you are a vegan, you can take a B12 supplement
Take folate, leafy green vegetables (like XXXXXXX and spinach), beans, peanuts, and liver.
Take vitamin C rich fruits like strawberries, bell peppers, citrus fruits and broccoli.
Take balanced home-made food in appropriate amount. Do not skip meals. Taking nuts, seeds, shellfish, and whole grains is healthy.
To measures the amount of magnesium in your bloodstream get a serum magnesium test done. It is just like the other blood tests.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello, welcome to ask a doctor services.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your question.
Thanks for uploading the report of your blood test. The overall blood test report is within normal limits.
But it shows a slightly low RDW-CV which is generally not a cause for concern.
But to help improve a low RDW-CV with a normal MCV (your MCV is normal), you are advised to take foods that support healthy red blood cell production & support overall blood health.
Here are some nutrient-rich foods that you can include in your diet.
Include foods like lean meats, fish, beans, lentils, tofu, and spinach that are rich in iron.
Take meat, dairy products, eggs, and fortified cereals to restore vitamin B12 deficiency.
If you are a vegan, you can take a B12 supplement
Take folate, leafy green vegetables (like XXXXXXX and spinach), beans, peanuts, and liver.
Take vitamin C rich fruits like strawberries, bell peppers, citrus fruits and broccoli.
Take balanced home-made food in appropriate amount. Do not skip meals. Taking nuts, seeds, shellfish, and whole grains is healthy.
To measures the amount of magnesium in your bloodstream get a serum magnesium test done. It is just like the other blood tests.
Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T
Thanks doctor, I am a vegetarian but can take eggs. I will surely get the test done, but mu b12 is adeqate from my reports earlier to this.
Brief Answer:
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello, welcome once again to ask a doctor services.
It’s great to hear that you can include eggs in your diet. Since your B12 levels are sufficient, you might not need a supplement. Try to maintain your B12 levels through the foods you eat.
Take care of your health, never neglect yourself. Take quality sleep and stay cheerful.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
Hello,
Detailed Answer:
Hello, welcome once again to ask a doctor services.
It’s great to hear that you can include eggs in your diet. Since your B12 levels are sufficient, you might not need a supplement. Try to maintain your B12 levels through the foods you eat.
Take care of your health, never neglect yourself. Take quality sleep and stay cheerful.
Regards,
Dr Nupur K
General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T
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