I have been taking the higher level b6 and b12 since last Friday, i was taking Boots own brand and after help from Jayneejay who advised the level in the Boots ones were so low it would be making no difference at all.
I purchased some higher MG B6 & B12 from Holland and Barrat and what a bargain i got a 2nd bottle of them for 1p They have a penny sale on at the moment so if you need to stock up nows the time to get them.
I also take various other vitamins and im now coming to the end of my magnesium which are 2 a day of 375mg. my omega 36&9 which i take 1 a day.
Has anyone got any advice on the magnesium i.e would it be better purchaing some that contain calcium or zinc? I also take Vitamin E but i have lots of that in hand.
Do any of you ladies take things that you swear by?
i took a calcium and magnesium tablet from biovea ... web site
they work together ..
then ... after years i changed to natecal ( Vit D and Calcium) after a few weeks my hot flushes returned ... and then i clicked... i wasnt getting my magnesium for this natural menopause route..
magnesium helps flushes... so now i still take natecal but drink a effervescant orange or lemon flavour magnesium before betime, they say magnesium 30 mins best before bed... so i drop mine in water plink plink fizz and drink ...
I take magnesium 1 in a morning and 1 before bed! its just the plain mag supplements do you think i would benefit even more if i purchase the ones with calcium in them?
Hi Ladies - I am taking B6 100mg/ Vit D 600ug/Magnesium 375 & Glucosamine 1 a day. I am a little confused with the dossage of Vit B6 & should I also take Vit B12?
My hotflushes have gone but my body aches all the time, my arms & right buttock are the worst. I do take painkillers which take the edge off but I am just so sick of this constant nagging pain! Anyone have these symptoms?
unless you use what you have and then replace with the calcium and magnesium mix . dont take three lots ... 😳
too much magnesium can be toxic..
What are the risks of taking magnesium?
Side effects. Magnesium supplements can cause nausea, cramps, and diarrhea. Magnesium supplements often cause softening of stool.
Interactions. Magnesium supplements may not be safe for people who take diuretics, heart medicines, or antibiotics. Check with your health care provider if you are taking any medicine before taking magnesium.
Risks. People with diabetes, intestinal disease, heart disease or kidney disease should not take magnesium before speaking with their health care provider.
Overdose. Signs of a magnesium overdose can include nausea, diarrhea, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, and fatigue. At very high doses, magnesium can be fatal.
i take 150mg and that suits me.. i have have been in natural peri almost 10 years now, and just reached meno ... age 50
i dont know how long you have been on B6 but my aches eased no end in 10 days .. been using 150mg B6 for 5 months now .. and Menapol plus x2 daily and other vits
Sorry i did not mean take more as in quantity i meant as in more beneficial to purchase magnesium with calcium when i finish what the magnesium i have.
I only take what the container says i.e 1 twice a day.
Sorry i think my post was confusing i did not mean take more as in quantity i meant as in more beneficial by taking it with something extra in it like calcium. i have a weeks supply left of my magnesium so its to use when i finish that.
If you are in the UK then zipvit online is a good source for both vitamins and minerals as well as many other supplements. Not sure where else they deliver. With them it is sent in a ziplock bag as it is more enviromentally friendly (and probably cheaper!), but you can ask for it in tubs if you prefer and there is no extra charge.
All my vitamins arrived today form the simply supplements site. Thanks again for telling me about it.
I was wondering when do you think is the best time to take the magesium with calcium vitamin the bottle advises to take 2 a day! Must say they are rather large hahaX!
hahahaha rather large... Hey you get use to them, i stick about 8 in my mouth of different ones and swallow in one go... My other half looks at me gone out... 😃
if you take two permday i take one with breakfast and one in evening ...
they say calcium is best absorbed if you split the dose daily .. If the dosage is two per day
If you take Vit B mega complex .. Take always in morning as it boosts your energy for the day
They have a penny sale on at the moment so if you need to stock up nows the time to get them.