Re: Grams of Magnesium and Vit C/Edited

Thanks for the link and info. I think I'm going to stick with Magnesium Oxide for now, but then I would try chelated Magnesium since that sounds like it would work for assimilation very well. I've seen it bound with Iodine and amino acids in a supplement, kelp was the product use for the source of Iodine. I read if it's 'chelated' it's bound with a mineral. Then I read where Magnesium is bound with amino acids so that it can travel the pathway as an amino acid does, which makes sense to me. So, I'm a little confused on 'chelated' still. I'll do more reading on it.

The magnesium oxide and Vit-C works well together for me, so I'm going to use that for now.

I just found this interesting info. at this link
http://www.supplementquality.com/z_askexpert/chelated.html


It reads:
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[Are chelated minerals better than other kinds?

Obtaining sufficient essential minerals is vital for our health and wellness, yet some people do not get enough from diet alone. How do we best choose what kinds of mineral supplements to buy?

Most mineral supplements occur as compounds, such as magnesium citrate or calcium carbonate -- and each mineral may appear in several different forms. Some dietary supplement manufacturers sell "chelated" minerals, which they claim are better absorbed by the body.

What does the term "chelated" mean when used to describe a mineral supplement?

Chelated basically means "firmly attached", usually to an amino acid or other organic component so that the two do not disassociate in the digestive system.

Are chelated compounds better than other forms of minerals -- such as carbonates or citrates or ascorbates?

For some minerals, a chelated compound is better than some other forms. For some it is similar or worse and therefore a waste of money.

What are the other kinds of molecules or compounds -- and their implications for bioavailability?

All of the minerals are different and individual.

Both calcium and magnesium are examples where "chelated forms" are very little if any better absorbed. Inorganic compounds of both calcium and magnesium, say calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide, are easily separated and the calcium and magnesium ions are well absorbed -- unless you are aged or otherwise have insufficient stomach acids (or take antacids every time you eat). If money is no object or stomach acid is weak, then calcium citrate is better than the much cheaper calcium carbonate (limestone).

On the other hand, selenium is well absorbed in both its inorganic forms sodium selenite and sodium selenate, but these have somewhat different effects on the body than the equally well absorbed chelated forms selenomethionine, selenoglutathione, and selenocsyteine. In this case, therefore, it is prudent to take some of each.]
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I found the part about selenium interesting, since we are advised to have that also as one of our essential companion supplements.


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