Magnesium deficiency | Autism PDD

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Nupur

I learned that children soaking in epsom salt baths at night has magnesium in it and parents swear it calm their kids..some put lavendar drops to help relax:) the sodium binds also to heavy metals and parents use it to detox them too but mostly it is used for calming . I see bags of it at CVS/walgreen type stores.. Since Sarah is passive and probably needs caffiene more than this I have never done it:) I know it works though..I have heard it from 100's of parents from other message board it works:) We gave Sarah the DMG supplement when doing the diet 3 years ago..I am thinking it is b vits & magnesium ??..but it was 3 years ago. It was clear and really tasteless liquid so easy to mix in apple juice. We have the Magnesium citrate for constipation but it is horribly tart and waste of money;~P

Blessings,

Shelley

[QUOTE=nupurb]Does the combo of B-6 and Magnesium
work well, in your opinion?

Thanks
Nupur
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Hi Nupur

B6 and Magnesium have a good track record
but they should be given together

http://www.autisme.net/vitb6-uk.html

is it safe
http://www.autisme.net/b6safe-uk.html

and what dosage
http://www.autisme.net/dosage-uk.html

regards
WD
Processed food in the food supply is extremely low in magnesium. So you can get low. The ratio of calcium to magnesium is also messed up. MSG uses up your magnesium. Exercise helps actually integrate the magnesium into your body. I've read that taking magnesium is good. I've read to never ever take a calcium supplement unless you want to plug up like hard water sticks to pipes. I've read that when taking magnesium you should take a probiotic because the magnesium will help candida to grow. I recomend getting rid of excitotoxins because they will use up your magnesium. I forgot to mention something. I don't want to give advice I know is bad to begin with.

The magnesium in magnesium supplements can come from many compounds. I've heard some are toxic! Be careful. Do some research. I have a link on my website of a guy that says he finds magnesium taurate the best. I've been thinking about trying it, but haven't got around to it yet. You want the magnesium to absorb in you. Laxatives like epsom salts contain magnesium but you don't absorb much of it. That how it does what it does.

With doc hat on...Be careful choosing and using any supplements without doing your homework.

Magnesium supplementation can be helpful, but as a doc, I would recommend determining the magnesium level in the blood first to see if it is indeed depleted.

Calcium is very important for growing children, and if they do not get adequate amounts in their diet, then supplementation is a good idea. However, choosing the best supplement that will not bind up the bowels or cause bloating is important. Again, this is where you must do your research.

Vitamin B6 has been popular for years in both adults and children. The B vitamins are water soluble, so your child will pee out whatever B vitamins are not needed.