Is this a good combination?

[spiderweb]

http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Magnesi...r=8-5&keywords=magnesium+potassium+supplement

 

[Doggtyred]

A good combination for what?

 

[Jim Logajan]

What is the objective?

The amount of potassium (K) appears to be too small to be of value. When served in tablets the FDA has restricted the amount of K to a miniscule amount less than 100 mg. I believe they are afraid that a dissolving pill will cause irritation to the stomach lining due to the localized concentration. Or something like that - I once found the FDA rationale on line but failed to record the link.

For potassium I think you'd be better off using potassium chloride (KCl) powder (http://www.amazon.com/Foods-Potassium-Chloride-Powder-Ounces/dp/B00028M02Q/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1403239348&sr=8-3&keywords=potassium+supplement+powder) It can be mixed into some apple or orange juice, among other liquids. You can then get a lot more K. The FDA doesn't seem to have any rules restricting amounts when used in powder form. I've put as much as 0.5 tsp of into a glass of orange juice. Though it can have a laxative effect in large amounts. KCl is a salt much like table salt (Sodium Chloride; NaCl) and tastes like one.

For magnesium one has to beware the laxative effect also - so you could try the L-threonate form: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Neuro-Mag-L-Threonat-Vegetarian/dp/B006P536E6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403239497&sr=8-4&keywords=magnesium+life+extension The down side is that the amount is small (and moderately expensive) but it is claimed that the L-threonate helps transport the magnesium to where it is needed.

 

[Doggtyred]

What is the objective?

The amount of potassium (K) appears to be too small to be of value. When served in tablets the FDA has restricted the amount of K to a miniscule amount less than 100 mg. I believe they are afraid that a dissolving pill will cause irritation to the stomach lining due to the localized concentration. Or something like that - I once found the FDA rationale on line but failed to record the link.

^^^ that is it exactly. localized hyperkalemia

Personally, for patients I like the liquid elixer.. for non patients, like myself, I prefer something like V8 or tomato juice. Lots of potassium. Not so hot on the flavor but it works when you have cramps.

 

[timwinters]

for non patients, like myself, I prefer something like V8 or tomato juice. Lots of potassium. Not so hot on the flavor

Make it spicy hot V8...and Vodka, Worcester, a celery stick and Tabasco helps!

 

[spiderweb]

I've been taking magnesium to lower blood pressure, and it seems to work. I was wondering if combining it with potassium was worth a try.

 

[JOhnH]

I've been taking magnesium to lower blood pressure, and it seems to work. I was wondering if combining it with potassium was worth a try.

Arsenic lowers blood pressure much further and much faster. AND it is all natural.

 

[spiderweb]

Arsenic lowers blood pressure much further and much faster. AND it is all natural.

Yes, but I'm afraid that if I take arsenic on the day of my physical, they'll refer me to a psychiatrist.

 

[spiderweb]

For magnesium one has to beware the laxative effect also - so you could try the L-threonate form: http://www.amazon.com/Life-Extension-Neuro-Mag-L-Threonat-Vegetarian/dp/B006P536E6/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1403239497&sr=8-4&keywords=magnesium+life+extension The down side is that the amount is small (and moderately expensive) but it is claimed that the L-threonate helps transport the magnesium to where it is needed.

I'll try this one.

The objective is to help lower BP.

 

[Jim Logajan]

I'll try this one.

The objective is to help lower BP.

Then add potassium too.

 

[spiderweb]

Then add potassium too.

OK thanks!