What Is Magnesium Citrate And How To Use It For Gut And Hormone Health | Dr. Patricia Mills, MD
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2 жыл бұрынThere are many different kinds of magnesium that you can purchase, and each has it's own "superpower". In this video I discuss what is magnesium citrate, and how you can use it to promote regular bowel movements, which helps your natural systems of detoxification.
Your body dumps a LOT of toxins into your gut which is eliminated (detoxified) through your poop - and the longer that poop stays in your body, the longer the toxins can be REABSORBED back into your body! NOT GOOD! Research shows that women who pooped less than twice a day had 4 times increased risk for breast disease!! Toxic estrogen is excreted from your body through your poop, which would explain this research finding.
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@TroyQwert 3 ай бұрын
I use Mg Citrate for about a month already. By a mistake. But I haven't noticed much change in my poo. But I noticed that my cramps are kinda back. Thanks for clarification that Mg Citrate does not get absorbed into the body. That's a key for my case. I have to switch to a different type of Mg.
@dr.patriciamills 3 ай бұрын
You got it! Great understanding of the information :)
@Tommy_76 Жыл бұрын
magnesium citrate works well for my blood sugar
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
Oh that's good to know, thanks for sharing!
@angiepapalia1510 7 ай бұрын
Hello Dr. Mills, can you please suggest a good brand of citrate powder? I heard some brands don’t have quality ingredients. Thank you
@dr.patriciamills 7 ай бұрын
I angie, I use the Now Magnesium Citrate :) Hope this helps!
@Jan-444 16 күн бұрын
Wow i take 1200 and barely poo each day but it does help ...is it ok to take that amount never have diarrhia
@oneofthem1070 10 ай бұрын
I’ve been constipated since knee replacement surgery. Laxatives don’t help because of pain killers. I just took two 400 mg pills. I hope this wasn’t too much.
@dr.patriciamills 10 ай бұрын
The worst that can happen with one dose that's too much is lots of loose stools - especially if one is constipated there will be a 'catch up' period where lots will come out. This is good to know so it's not surprising once it starts happening! Best of luck - when I get super constipated I sometimes need 400mg two to three times a day for a few days then once it starts coming out I have to spend dedicated time in the bathroom. Hope this helps!
@miguelmariteso.2873 Жыл бұрын
I had surgery 2 months ago for triple negative breast cancer. since then I have always been constipated. what I usually eat is cauliflower and broccoli and fish and iam afraid to eat legumes and yellow papaya because it has fructose. and I'm going to eat less black rice .but I'm just wondering that my partner is also constipated. Could it be because we often eat insoluble foods? please help us we are very constipated thanks
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
My heart goes out to you, constipation is terrible! There are so many reasons for constipation, it's hard to say exactly what your root causes are, however generally constipation requires ensuring you are optimally hydrated (around 2.5 L of water per day, see the 'How To' playlist on my KZfaq channel for how to naturally mineralize your water using Himalayan salt so it is more effective in hydrating), taking the magnesium citrate as often as you need to in order to clear the bowels, establishing a regular dose for maintenance after, and consulting with a naturopath or functional medicine doctor to identify your constipation root cause(s). Wishing you well!!
@pixsiedoll2341 8 ай бұрын
How long can i take magnesium citrate for constipation? I have been taking laxative tea for many years and i want to switch to mg citrate
@dr.patriciamills 8 ай бұрын
Generally speaking as long as it is working for constipation it can be taken. If one remains constipated on it, then one should stop and check in with a doctor as the body can then retain too much magnesium which can be harmful. Hope this helps!
@dia1922 3 ай бұрын
Hi doctor, I started taking magnesium citrate for a pinched nerve that I have. I only took 2-3 at most because it was making my stomach feel weird. Now, at night for the past few nights, it’s hard to sleep, my stomach is warm and kinda tingly. I’m young, what’s going on?! Is this something to worry about??
@dr.patriciamills 3 ай бұрын
It's so hard to say as could be related or not, so it's important to see your doctor or a health professional for assessment to put your mind and body at ease!
@angiepapalia1510 7 ай бұрын
Dr. Mills, can I take this long term ? If 350mg a day and it helps me poop, can I take it for months? If I check on google, it says not to take it more than 7 days. I was taking Senna laxatives but I also read this can’t be taken for too long either. If you can clarify please. I have never been regular and I’d like something I can take daily that is safe. Thank you
@dr.patriciamills 7 ай бұрын
Hello! My understanding is that as long as one is pooping it can be taken long term. Senna can cause black colon so it is advised that it not be taken long term, there is no such known issue with magnesium citrate. I worked with patients with spinal cord injury who were on daily magnesium citrate for years with no issue, and also I did a systematic search of the literature and did not find any research suggesting that long term use would be a problem. Hope this helps!
@Govstuff137 5 ай бұрын
Magnesium citrate is well absorbed by the digestive system. It is regarded as a highly soluble and readily bioavailable form of magnesium, with numerous in vitro and in vivo studies demonstrating its superior absorption and bioavailability compared to other forms such as magnesium oxide 1 2 . Magnesium citrate remains in solution even in simulated gastric fluid, and its high solubility in the intestinal tract leads to high concentrations of ionic magnesium, enhancing its bioavailability 1 . Additionally, it is one of the most popular types of magnesium supplements and is easily absorbed by the body, making it a preferred choice for replenishing magnesium levels and treating conditions such as constipation
@pixsiedoll2341 8 ай бұрын
Can MG glycinate also helps with constipation?
@dr.patriciamills 8 ай бұрын
Less so - it is better absorbed into the body so works in the tissues like the muscles, however if you take too much then some can spill out into the gut and cause loose stools. Hope this helps!
@CindaMurphyRealEstate 7 ай бұрын
How do I know if my kidneys are failing? Just tested for a ITI and was negative but I have unexplained low back pain.
@dr.patriciamills 7 ай бұрын
Kidney failure is very different from a urinary tract infection. Kidney failure is detected on bloodwork with a rise in creatinine and a decrease in glomerular filtration rate (GFR). UTIs usually resolve without causing kidney failure, your doctor knows how to test for this. Hope this helps!
@Learntarott Ай бұрын
Are you constipated or get constipated ? Maybe the cause as well
@guzzi95 3 ай бұрын
My Primary care doctor told me I could take up to 800 mg a day. I buy Powdered Magnesium Citrate and put it into 2/0 capsules. I am trying to learn what dose works for me.
@dr.patriciamills 3 ай бұрын
Excellent! Learning your body's unique needs is so key. Keep in mind your needs will fluctuate over time, and that's to be expected and normal :)
@ayanraza1644 5 ай бұрын
What i use for renal concration or stone
@dr.patriciamills 4 ай бұрын
Magnesium is good to dissolve calcium however one would need to confirm with their doctor if they are medically cleared to take it. Hope this helps!
@adrih2003 11 ай бұрын
Can I do this without dr consent? I don’t want to take too much. But I’ve been mildly constipated for 2-3 weeks and my stomach is starting to hurt behind my belly button
@dr.patriciamills 11 ай бұрын
Many people do, and magnesium is very safe especially at lower doses - the only population that has to be more careful with low doses are those with kidney failure :)
@user-zx5xw4yw2e Ай бұрын
I just took 400.mg caplet ... now Im super nervous because I domt wanna any gi upset. I knew better but had a lapse in judgment out of frustration of being constipated. (Something Im.not use2 n it frustrated me like heck having a hard time 'going".) Im praying that I wont have gi upset... 🙏🏼
@DIAMONDGIRL57 Ай бұрын
If you develop diarrhea, scale the dose down until you find what works.
@dr.patriciamills Ай бұрын
Thanks for helping out the community! Great answer!
@itsmii11 Жыл бұрын
can I take magnesium citrate while I am taking magnesium glycinate ?
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
Yes, the citrate moves the bowels and the glycinate gets absorbed into the tissues. People usually take magnesium (one or more forms) to bowel tolerance which means a combined dose that gets you pooping but not to the point of diarrhea :) hope this helps!
@conchicontreras-alonso126 Жыл бұрын
Please can you let me know if it can be taken in capsules or tablets ? Thank you
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
Hello! Yes it can be taken in capsules or tablets although it is more effective taken as a powder mixed into water. Hope this helps!
@yspan1226 7 ай бұрын
My bloodwork shows my U-ACR is 38 mg/g, also my U-PCR is 193 mg/g. Can I take 500 mg Magnesium Citrate daily for constipation? Thanks.
@dr.patriciamills 7 ай бұрын
If a doctor has told a patient that they have no problems with kidney/renal function, then magnesium citrate is considered to be safe and well tolerated. Hope this helps!
@yspan1226 7 ай бұрын
Thank you, Dr. Mills. My kidney function is normal as my BUN, Cre(B) and eGFR(B) are all normal except that the bloodwork shows I have minor protein urine issue. So I think I can take Magnesium Citrate daily.@@dr.patriciamills
@Banana-jj7ml 9 ай бұрын
Can magnesium citrate cause your bowels to be dependent on it? I all of the sudden became constipated. I never had issues. It seemed to happened overnight. My intestinal transit is normal but it can be either hard or I have the urge and I go and nothing happens . I have done all the test to rule out serious conditions and I am perfectly healthy. Everything I try works until it doesn’t. For instance, miralax, inulina fiber, probiotics. I am now on magnesium citrate and it is working but I read somewhere that it can cause your bowels to become dependent on it. Well that is an issue I do not need add to my list of issues. Please let me know what your thoughts are
@dr.patriciamills 9 ай бұрын
Hmmm I looked into the research and it has never been a documented side effect. The only reference I found was in an online news source that did not provide any references. It can be a problem with senna products like sennakot, however there is currently no evidence that Mg citrate use long term will cause dependency. If it continues to be used while the person remains super constipated then it can cause the body to retain more magnesium which could be problematic, however this is very rare and only reported once in the literature as far as I am aware. Hope this helps!
@Banana-jj7ml 8 ай бұрын
This helps, thank you! Webmd and medical news today along with Dr Axe say it will cause laxative dependency. Unless I am misunderstanding Sometimes I feel like I don’t know what to believe anymore. My doctor only suggests increasing fiber, water intake and exercise which I have done without success. I am going to continue using magnesium citrate although I am struggling to find the right dosage. It is either not enough or way too much. What is the dose you suggest starting with?
@Banana-jj7ml 8 ай бұрын
Oh I rewatch the video and you say 200 mg of magnesium powder. I bought the calm magnesium gummies because I couldn’t find the powder in any of the stores near by. I took 250 mg last night and it kinda worked. However I took 250 mg a few days ago and it gave me diarrhea. Same dosage might work too well or not enough. It is frustrating to say the least.
@dr.patriciamills 8 ай бұрын
It really depends on the person - I like using powder because then I can start as low as 50mg a day and increase from there as needed! Hope this helps :) @@Banana-jj7ml
@dr.patriciamills 8 ай бұрын
Your magnesium needs will fluctuate day to day, so yes, it can be frustrating! It can help to tune into your body and it does require playing around with different doses depending on what you have been eating, how much drinking, traveling, sick, etc. Hope this helps! @@Banana-jj7ml
@vaikunth26 2 жыл бұрын
Is it good for hard stool , keto constipation and prolonged fasting related constipation, hard sto in particular. Plz do reply . It’s 😣😖
@dr.patriciamills 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kanika, great question! Yes this works well for that - you want to drink at least 8 tall glasses (8 ounces) of water a day and you can add magnesium citrate to your morning water :) You will have to play around with the dose to find the right one for you as per the video - best of luck and let me know how it goes!
@sizbowl 7 ай бұрын
Is Magnesium citrate ok if you have Gastritis?
@dr.patriciamills 7 ай бұрын
As far as I am aware however I always tell people that when starting a new supplement, start low and go slow and notice how your body responds. If one starts to feel worse, stop! Hope this helps!
@pradipdutta259 10 ай бұрын
I have constipation for a long time now. So doctor can potassium citrate tablets (800mg per day) can solve my constipation problem.
@dr.patriciamills 10 ай бұрын
magnesium citrate is really helpful for constipation - it won't solve WHY you have it (constipating diet, lack of enough fluids, stress, pelvic floor muscle imbalance, etc) however it does help the bowels eliminate very well! hope this helps :)
@pradipdutta259 10 ай бұрын
@@dr.patriciamills But doctor I am talking about potassium citrate tablets and not Magnesium??
@dr.patriciamills 10 ай бұрын
I have not looked deeply into potassium citrate being helpful for constipation! It seems to be why eating soaked prunes can be helpful for constipation. I'll have to look into this more - thank you! @@pradipdutta259
@marvelousodion1112 17 күн бұрын
Does this magnisium helps in gaining muscles and height
@dr.patriciamills 16 күн бұрын
No, this one if mostly for constipation - magnesium bisglycinate is better for the tissues
@Anonymous47784 Жыл бұрын
u meant 200 mg of magnesium from magnesium citrate or 200 mg of magnesium citrate? If latter , don't u think its a bit too low, only 20-25 magnesium from that?
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
Great question! It's 200mg of magnesium from magnesium citrate :)
@Anonymous47784 Жыл бұрын
@@dr.patriciamills ohk, thanks for replying, plz just one more question, i have magnesium citrate powder and it's more convenient for me to take it mixed with my meal(curries) and also i have trouble dissolving it properly in normal cold water, so can i do that? Will it reduce its efficacy or not?... And can we use it by dissolving in warm water?
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
@@Anonymous47784 It can be dissolved in warm water! You can try that vs having it in the curries - the food might interfere with absorption
@angiepapalia1510 7 ай бұрын
I’m not understanding the difference in this question? If I buy magnesium citrate powder, the dose would be 200 mg?
@Punkydoodle007 4 ай бұрын
@@angiepapalia1510I think they are referring to the amount of elemental magnesium that is actually in the Magnesium Citrate powder.
@Dola_TheArtist Ай бұрын
Can pregnant women take this?
@dr.patriciamills Ай бұрын
Yes, it is great also for pregnancy related constipation!
@Showme-SHORTS 2 ай бұрын
Hello doctor, can one take magnesium citrate after eating a meal ?
@dr.patriciamills 2 ай бұрын
Yes one can - it will be less effective however. Hope this helps!
@Showme-SHORTS 2 ай бұрын
@@dr.patriciamills Thank you for telling.
@dr.patriciamills 2 ай бұрын
@@Showme-SHORTS You're welcome ;)
@Showme-SHORTS 2 ай бұрын
@@dr.patriciamills Hello again , magnesium citrate is not available where I am but magnesium oxide 500 mg tablets are available. Can I take magnesium oxide 500 mg tablets for constipation relief and also other benefits of magnesium oxide tablets ?
@dr.patriciamills 2 ай бұрын
@@Showme-SHORTS magnesium oxide has a similar effect as magnesium citrate as it is also not well absorbed into the body :)
@robertellis3166 2 жыл бұрын
Is it good for Gastritis?
@dr.patriciamills 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmm, for gastritis you need to identify the root causes of the inflammation in the gut, the reason for the "itis", which for most people is one or a combination of eating foods that don't agree with you, physical/emotional stress that interferes with proper stomach function including stomach acid production. While you work on figuring that out, magnesium bisglycinate would be a better option as that is better absorbed by the body and can help make energy to heal from the gastritis. If you have constipation AND gastritis, then yes, the magnesium citrate can help with the constipation, and I often have my clients on a mix of different kinds of magnesium depending on the conditions experienced. It would probably be additionally helpful for you to connect with a naturopathic doctor or functional medicine doctor to help guide you - gastritis is 100% reversible with the right approach! Wishing you a full recovery :)
@lucasjames572 Жыл бұрын
2-4 per day? On what planet?
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
On the planet of constipated people ;)
@lucasjames572 Жыл бұрын
Oh! That’s my 🌎
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
@@lucasjames572 Ha ha, I understand - it was mine too ;)
@BenMJay Ай бұрын
2 to 4 bowel movements a day?!!! Huh? ! Who the heck poops that much? Isnt one a day desirable?
@dr.patriciamills Ай бұрын
There’s research suggesting 2-4 well formed poops a day decreases breast disease in women as it allows for better estrogen elimination 👍
@michaelenglish7200 Жыл бұрын
It just give me a bloated stomach.
@dr.patriciamills Жыл бұрын
Ah that is interesting! This is a reaction that some people have. I have noticed that in these cases magnesium bisglycinate is better tolerated, however still requires a trial to see what the personal response is.
@mingkalli1716 3 ай бұрын
It lowers lowers blood sugar?
@dr.patriciamills 3 ай бұрын
Not so much the magnesium citrate, other forms that are better absorbed can help with that in the long term.
@sugandhadogra1781 6 ай бұрын
I take 2 to 3mg everyday witj potassium n bloating goes away :)
@dr.patriciamills 6 ай бұрын
Oh that's great news! Thanks for sharing your personal experience, I'm sure others will find it helpful.
@sugandhadogra1781 6 ай бұрын
@@dr.patriciamills m sure yes :)
@guillermodread2274 10 ай бұрын
should poop/ diorreha be black
@dr.patriciamills 10 ай бұрын
It depends - sometimes black stool can mean blood leaking from the upper gut region so if it were me I would check in with my doctor and put my mind at ease :)
@cynthiahager7546 5 ай бұрын
2-4 💩 a day? 😯
@dr.patriciamills 4 ай бұрын
Right?!! :)
@Punkydoodle007 4 ай бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. I maybe poop 2-4 times a week. 😂 Is that really the recommended amount someone should be going? That seems a little excessive.
@dr.patriciamills 4 ай бұрын
@@Punkydoodle007 Research shows that 2-4 poops a day decreases women's risk of breast disease! 2-4 times a week is considered constipation by Functional Medicine doctors. Hope this helps!
@Punkydoodle007 4 ай бұрын
Really? If that's the case I've been constipated for a very long time! 😬 Is it okay to take a low dose of Magnesium Citrate long term? I already take 300 mg Magnesium Glycinate for migraines but was thinking of subbing 100 mg of it with the citrate daily to keep things moving.
@dr.patriciamills 4 ай бұрын
@@Punkydoodle007 It is not uncommon for people to have to take bisglycinate and citrate together for similar reasons - a need for bisglycinate to pull magnesium into the body and citrate to keep it in the gut for constipation issues! Hope this helps :)
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