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Magnesium: A Nourishing Alternative to Popular Laxatives

Chronically constipated individuals have been led to believe that their only choice in prevention and relief is a fibre supplement---one that can potentially lead to more trouble if an inadequate volume of water is consumed. Alternatively, the use of inferior magnesium products as laxatives can lead to sudden and urgent bathroom trips that interrupt your work day. There’s a better way…

The best way to ensure a healthy bowel movement with magnesium is to take it in divided doses, not all at once... Using magnesium glycinate powder allows for more rapid absorption and flexibility of dosing for those who have experienced a laxative effect with other constipation antidotes.

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Magnesium Glycinate

Glycinate is considered the best magnesium as a muscle relaxant and is more bioavailable, so it’s more effective in relieving constipation. Some forms of magnesium, however, such as sulfate and carbonate, tend to be poorly absorbed and lead to digestive problems such as diarrhea and constipation.

Magnesium Bisglycinate

Constipation is one of the most irritating and distressing ailments that affects nearly every person at a certain point in life... Magnesium bisglycinate and the glycine it contains have potent relaxing properties that can help relax the GI tract (gastrointestinal tract or digestive tract) that may lead to easier and smoother bowel movements. Furthermore, glycine is gentle to the digestive tract, meaning magnesium bisglycinate is less likely to cause sudden and untimely bathroom trips often associated with laxatives.

Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium oxide has been widely used as a laxative for many years in East Asia, yet its prescription has largely been based on empirical knowledge. In recent years, several new laxatives have been developed, which has led to a resurgence in interest and increased scientific evidence surrounding the use of magnesium oxide, which is convenient to administer, of low cost, and safe. Despite these advantages, emerging clinical evidence indicates that the use of magnesium oxide should take account of the most appropriate dose, the serum concentration, drug–drug interactions, and the potential for side effects, especially in the elderly and in patients with renal impairment.

Magnesium citrate

Magnesium citrate is a low volume and osmotic cathartic agent. The cathartic action works primarily through the high osmolarity of the solution which draws large amounts of fluid into space where is used.