Magnesium Supplement in peri / Menopause helps insomnia taken just before bedtime

Women's health
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Hi ladies..

I have been using magnesium and calcium for a while now, they work well together.. However i switched to calcium and Vit D ( Natecal ) chewable ..

no longer having the magnesium ... 

then i started effervescant magnesium ... i always take this by dropping in a glass of water, they range from lemon - orange flavour etc..

what I want to share is, as I have been an insomniac all through peri etc, I have  found that the effervescant form of magnesium, that you fizz and drink has totally relaxed me before sleep, i find myself in a lovely relaxed mood, and ready for slumber ... 

Since this little difference, i have been researching magnesium and it also helps, tightened muscles, headaches, aches and pains..

worth a try ugh ? Drink it 30 mins before you go to bed ...

Magnesium has many benefits to good health, one of them being its action as an effective natural sleep aid.  James F. Balch, M.D., author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing, writes: “A lack of the nutrients magnesium and calcium will cause you to wake up after a few hours and not be able to return to sleep.”  

Chronic insomnia that occurs with frequent night time awakenings is one of the main symptoms of magnesium deficiency.  

On the other hand, a high magnesium diet has been found to be associated with deeper, less interrupted sleep. This was proven in a study done by James Penland at the Human Nutrition Research Center in North Dakota.

Mildred Seelig, M.D., the leading medical researcher on magnesium says: “Many people needlessly suffer pain – including fibromyalgia, migraines and muscle cramps – because they don’t get enough magnesium.”

According to the University of Maryland Medical Center web site, inadequate magnesium also appears to reduce serotonin levels in the brain.  

One study found that magnesium was just as effective as an antidepressant drug in treating depression.  In addition, researchers at Stockholm’s Karolinska Institute reported that for every 100 milligram increase in magnesium intake, the risk of developing type-2 diabetes decreased by 15 per cent.  Other studies have shown that people with migraine headaches have low concentrations of magnesium in their body.

i intend to post more magnesium finding as i find them 

this I totally second this info above as I really noticed a difference after taking effervescant magnesium before bed , and my curiosity lead me to find out more ..

jay xx

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Wow that sounds amazing off I go to Holland and Barrett - thank you x

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What’s the best 

Magnesium supplement?

i use the effervescant and drink mine before bed ... Brilliant 

heres some info imfind about diggerent kinds of magnesium 

Before you decide how MUCH magnesium to take, you must first decide what KIND of magnesium to take as some are better than others. Be sure to read labels VERY carefully. Here are your magnesium supplementation choices:

Magnesium Oxide: found in Low Quality magnesium supplements. It’s cheap and readily available- and it’s the WORST for absorption. Don’t get it if it says Magnesium Oxide or if it simply says 'Magnesium' without saying what KIND of magnesium- it's probably magnesium oxide.

Magnesium Citrate: If you don’t have any serious health problems and just want a general supplement for everyday use, this is a good choice. It CAN be mildly laxative at higher dosages so is a good choice if you tend to be constipated. But it’s not such a good choice if you tend towards loose stools or have an ongoing health condition that you may need to be taking fairly large doses on a daily basis.

Angstrom Magnesium- probably the BEST choice for those who get loose stools easily. It's tiny particle size provides the BEST absorption of any supplements with almost no Gastrointestinal symptoms.

Chelated Magnesium: is bound to amino acids and are the magnesium supplementation of choice for most health conditions. They are more expensive, but can be taken in larger dosages with fewer laxative side effects. Chelated magnesium preparations go by many different names, all being suitable for magnesium supplementation:

                        * Elemental Chelated Magnesium

                        * Magnesium Glycinate

                        * Magnesium Malate- a good choice for Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Patients- the connection between Fibromyalgia and Magnesium is VERY strong!!. I highly recommend Jigsaw Health's Sustained Release Magnesium Malate as my first choice in magnesium supplements.

Transdermal Magnesium Gel: Magnesium preparations that you rub into the skin. Magnesium is well-absorbed this way and is a good choice for people with poor digestion, those who simply can’t tolerate magnesium any other way, or for those with repetitive strain injuries or tendonitis. You can rub Transdermal Magnesium Gel directly into the painful areas and it can help to relieve the local pain!

Magnesium Bath Flakes: Since magnesium is absorbed through the skin, using Magnesium Bath Flakes is a great way to relax in the bath before bed if you have any trouble sleeping. Take a look at the Epsom Salt Uses page to see some other creative ways to use these bath flakes.

Once you have found the Type of magnesium supplements that are best for you, then you get to decide how much to take.

 

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Hiya Jay,

I want to say I second this as even though I use the magnesium sleep spray again like you approx 30 mins prior to my bed time.  This gives me a total relaxed feeling aswell and I am certainly ready to drif off to sleep.

I think my anxiety has certainly be less troublesome since using this in June, I use a Magnesium spray in the morning also after my shower and I  believe this has helped to keep me calm during the day.

So I just wanted to support you that even though I use Magnesium in a different way it certainly I believe has the same outcome!

Have a lovely day Hun!

Joy

xx

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Hi Jay,

I too use the magnesium in salts which I soak in; my digestive problems just don't allow me to take it in tablet form or even effervescent, but the salts work really well. Also, there's something completely relaxing about a nice hot bath that you can't beat! 

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Magnesium is vital for a calm nervous system and many women in the menopause find that taking a magnesium based supplement before bed gives a relaxed sleep.

Go for a liquid magnesium or a skin spray, these are better absorbed than tablets and can work quite quickly.

We call magnesium your ‘happy mineral’, as it keeps your mood level and muscles relaxed – such an important one for the menopause! 

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Hi Joy

yes it works, i have found the last few weeks very relaxed at bedtime, and even gone to sleep within 15 mins ... Which never happens for me normally, 

the spray sounds very interesting too

thanks Joy 

have a great afternoon Jay xx

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Hi kerry

wow thats great, and the spray sounds a good one too..

thanks for sharing... 

jay xx

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For sprays see  this ..  Ebay uk ....

**MAGNESIUM OIL 100ML**ZECHSTEIN INSIDE GUARANTEE**PURE ZECHSTEIN MAGNESIUM OIL*

THE NUMBER ONE CHOICE FOR ZECHSTEIN MAGENSIUM PRODUCTS 

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To be honest since reducing my HRT and sometimes I may wake with my heart racing all I do is spray some more of the night time magnesium and go back to bed and seem to drop off quite quickly again aswell.

When I feel that I am getting stressed I now go for this rather than anything else as like you say its quite quick to work. The good thing even though they have a daily recommendation what I have read is you can also use when needed!!confused

For me I am one of those people who sadly would spend all day in the loo if I took powder or tablet. I have known for a long time that this mininal was important to us but because of my problem I felt really stuck until I found the spray!  The disolvable tablet sounds good aswell!.

At night I take my menopol tablet and spray on my night time magnesium and within a  short while I am ready for my PIT!!

Not good if your watching a good film so if thats the case I have to hold off until its finished otherwise I would be missing the end and what a waste!!

Joy

xx

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Hi Joy

hahahahaha...

i shall give the spray a try aswell....  Sounds like another little bit of heaven 

for us ladies 😃

jay jay xx

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I use 300mg of magnesium citrate per day and split it, 100mg in morning ( in my multi) and 200 mg later In the day. I'm sure it helps with sleep. I do have a magnesium spray which I sometimes use on my tight jaw muscles. It does seem to help a little bit. Xx

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Hi Mooma

yes i am convinced it aids sleep too, i only noticed this by taking it before bed... And drinking it .. I am the worlds worst at sleeping but this makes me so relaxed and ready to nod ...

i have ordered a spray as i think it will help alot ...  😃

Jay xx

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Please can you tell me what liquid or effervescent you use so I know what is the best to get?

Thank you can't wait to start x

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Hi quigs

ummmm well if you tend to have digestive problems at all 

use the oil spray 

i will private message you the link of the one i just bought, but i see holland and barret sell spray too

jay 

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No digestive problems could do with laxative effect! Have found a spray on eBay but no oral.

Thank you Jay x

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Hi quigs

i live in spain and get my effervescant magnesium here 

not sure where you would get it in UK..

remember that magnesium works well with calcium too

so if you take calcium for your bones they work well together in the body 

jay xx

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Hi Quigs

Effervescant Magnesium 

those health shops in UK may have them..

the shops where they sell all the body building supplements etc 

just a thought... I get mine in supermarkets in spain where they have all the vitamins etc .. They are in plastic tubes ... Range from 15 - 20 in a tube

but i bet the spray oil is good too ...

jayxx

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Thanks Jay I will research you have been a great help and a mind full of great information 

Quigs x

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Hi Quigs 

thanks chick

i am a little Guinea pig, i try it all and if it works i share 😃

good luck 

jay x