Hi :)

Well, first off everyone is different when it comes to which form one responds to best. What I'm taking (and it will probably evolve) is because of expermentation and what that's shown me to work for me.

Another factor is that we all have different levels of minerals and ratios. For example my Potassium was at a 7 (ideal~10) when I first started, and my last test was 5. My magnesium on my last test showed I was losing some (I have Hypglycemia). So for these both, I was not in extreme lows and perhaps this is the indicator of why I responded so quickly. Also, in order for me to get these results, I stopped all ARL supplements, especially the Paramin, Zinc and Vit D.

Back to forms and dosages, I am taking many forms of Magnesium right now. They are Mag Citrate (powder form), Glycinate, Oil, Gel, Lotion and a liquid Ionic form (which they say reaches the cellular level) which i purchased 3 days ago at a local health food store. Additionally, I am waiting for the delivery of a Pico-Ionic form(they also say it reaches the cellular level), of which I haven't tried as of yet.

So, I use the Magnesium Oil or Gel or Lotion 3 x a day, and/or as I feel I need it. I like to use at least 200 mg of Magnesium Citrate because it keeps my bowels in good working condition. I adjust also, to how I need it that day.
I take about 300 mg+/- of Mag Glycinate. Lastly I'm taking 1 ounce of the Ionic Mag. I did notice a pronounced feeling with this one, mentally, however, since I am taking other forms as well, I cannot comment on whether this would still be had it been the only Mag.

Regarding Potassium, I started out taking 1 tablet at 99mg. I noticed an improvement almost immediately and within days it got better and better (in conjunction with Magnesium). Brain Fog and fatigue completely disappeared ~ like, Poof! I had soo much energy it was nothing short of exhilerating, considering where I had come from. After 2 weeks of supplmentation, I started to notice my heartbeat race, and so I reduced my tablet to 1/2. It worked well for me again, until a week later I started to get heart palps again. This is when I stopped taking Potassium *for now*, and took instead Paramin (Calcium being an antagonist) to flush the excess. The palps stopped, and I felt great, once again.

So that's it! I am in the midst of preparing for a new hair retest with TEI, and I'm sure I will get a little more supplements to add, and probably some adjustments according to my new results.


One last thing I wanted to mention, is that I recently started to take own my urine and saliva PH; blood pressure; and basal core temperative every morning. Marie64 once mentioned that she takes her core temperature and how it was helping her and it gave me the idea to want to do that also, with some other self-testing methods. Based on the results they tell me, and matching it to how I feel, I find it's very useful in giving more information about my body. Like for example the PH helps me knowif I'm taking enough or too much Potassium. I strive to keep the urine PH between 7-7.5, and not go anything under or anything over, as that is acidosis. If I'm within the 7-7.5 range I tend to feel really good in every way. And this week, for example, I took my temperature, and it was between 97.5 - 97.9, so I know my thyroid is getting much better. I just find these little things quite helpful.


Cheers.

By the way Ricky, I thought I should mention that the Magnesium Gel, Oil and Lotion I am using, also contains MSM in it. It may also be a contributing factor. The brand is Ancient Minerals, and at the time I didn't know there were a couple brands out there that were much cheaper..like 1/2 price if not more. So, but I'm not sure if there are any other (cheaper) brands out there that also contain MSM.

Cheers