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What is Magnesium Carbonate?

The magnesium salt of carbonic acid, Magnesium Carbonate is a white powdery solid that occurs as magnesite and other minerals, and used as a mild base and in numerous industrial applications as well as a nutritional mineral supplement. Magnesium Carbonate is commonly used as an antacid, which works by neutralizing the acid in the stomach, and is often prescribed to help treat and relieve acid indigestion, upset stomach, sour stomach, and heartburn. Magnesium is an essential and naturally occurring mineral crucial for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves. Magnesium Carbonate is among the best supplements that can help maintain adequate magnesium in the body. Magnesium plays an integral role in more than 300 metabolic reactions in the body. Magnesium is required in protein, fat and nucleic acid synthesis. It also helps the body use glucose, and it is a key player in the body’s energy transport system. Magnesium is also necessary in inhibiting muscle contractions and blood clotting. Because of this, Magnesium Carbonate can be used as a muscle relaxant. Magnesium is also helpful in maintaining tooth enamel, and it is of paramount importance to the proper functioning of the immune system.

Additionally, Magnesium is also important to heart function. People who do not have enough magnesium manifest noticeable changes in the walls of their arteries and capillaries, which choke and compress in the absence of the mineral. This can result to increased blood pressure which could later on develop as a full blown cardiovascular disease. As such, supplements of Magnesium Carbonate can prevent hypertension and heart disease. Food sources of magnesium include nuts, whole grains, legumes, tofu, green leafy vegetables, wheat bran, soybean flour, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, and black walnuts, and seafood. In the average diet, these foods are often not consumed in adequate amounts to meet the body’s need for magnesium. In such cases of deficiencies, taking supplements of Magnesium Carbonate are warranted, especially when conditions related to magnesium deficiency are present. These conditions may have symptoms such as muscle weakness, mitral valve proplapse, ADHD, depression, anxiety, constipation, and asthma.

Magnesium Carbonate may also be a beneficial and welcome addition in the supplement regimen for specific groups that are at risk of magnesium deficiency, particularly the elderly, diabetics, and those who rely on diuretics. Women who use oral contraceptives may benefit from extra magnesium as well. In addition, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) respond to supplements of Magnesium Carbonate because of the mineral’s calming effect on the body. Because calcium and magnesium work synergistically, Magnesium Carbonate supplements should be taken in doses that equal a one to two (1:2) ratio of magnesium to calcium respectively. For example, an individual taking 500 mg of Magnesium Carbonate should take a corresponding 1000 mg of calcium. Magnesium Carbonate functions as a mild laxative as well. While this is often the desired outcome, it can also be an unwanted side effect of taking Magnesium Carbonate supplements. Taking adequate amounts of calcium in addition to Magnesium Carbonate can counter this effect.

What is Magnesium Carbonate used for and who uses it?

Magnesium has been found effective in preventing formation of blood clots, lowering blood pressure, preventing diabetes-related complications, maintaining bone strength, and contributing to longer and healthier life by reducing the risk of heart disease and by limiting the effects of free radical damage. Magnesium is also a mineral essential to a wide variety of body processes, including energy production, protein formation, DNA production, and nerve conduction. It maintains normal levels of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, adrenaline and insulin, and also helps in keeping the bones and the heart strong and healthy.

Magnesium stabilizes and relaxes the heart muscles to maintain a regular heartbeat, thus preventing sudden spikes in blood pressure. In fact, magnesium can be used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmia. If given right away after a heart attack and for the succeeding weeks, magnesium has been demonstrated to speed recovery by decreasing the incidence of dangerous arrhythmias. Magnesium also protects the heart by raising HDL (good) cholesterol levels and also by inhibiting the aggregation (clumping) of red blood cells, which can lead to the formation of blood clots.

Magnesium is essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bones. If taken in relatively high amounts, it works synergistically with calcium and vitamin D to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. Magnesium is also sometimes prescribed for treatment of migraines, asthma, and diabetes. Individuals with poorly managed diabetes may benefit from magnesium supplements because of increased magnesium loss in urine associated with hyperglycemia. People with diabetes often have low magnesium levels, and there’s some evidence that 200 to 300 milligrams of magnesium each day could help prevent and treat this disease. To help dissolve kidney stones, Magnesium is usually taken in combination with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).

Magnesium has been used as a treatment for other conditions as well, including Reynaud’s disease, skeletal muscle spasm from injury or trauma, gangrene, epilepsy, spastic colon, dry skin, nervous irritability, and lead toxicity. Magnesium supplementation may be indicated for persons with alcoholism. This is because low blood levels of magnesium occur in 30% to 60% of alcoholics, and in nearly 90% of patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Others who need supplemental magnesium are individuals with chronic malabsorptive problems such as Crohn's disease, gluten sensitive enteropathy, regional enteritis, and intestinal surgery may lose magnesium through diarrhea and fat malabsorption. Also, individuals with chronically low blood levels of potassium and calcium may have an underlying problem with magnesium deficiency. With the help of Magnesium supplements, the potassium and calcium deficiencies can be restored to normal and optimal levels. Older adults also need supplemental magnesium since they are at an increased risk for magnesium deficiency. Add to that the fact that seniors are more likely to be taking drugs that interact with magnesium, this combination of factors makes older adults more susceptible to magnesium deficiency. As such it is very important for older adults to consume recommended amounts of dietary magnesium.

How pure is your Magnesium Carbonate?

This Magnesium Carbonate powder is assayed by the manufacturer as 45% elemental magnesium. You will receive a double sealed and labeled bulk polyethylene bag containing this Magnesium Carbonate powder product. It contains no fillers, taste additives, or anti-caking agents.

Magnesium Carbonate is a mineral supplement used to prevent and treat low amounts of magnesium in the blood. Magnesium is very important for the normal functioning of cells, nerves, muscles, bones, and the heart. Usually, a well-balanced diet provides normal blood levels of magnesium. However, certain situations cause your body to lose magnesium faster than you can replace it from your diet. These situations include treatment with "water pills" (diuretics such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), a poor diet, alcoholism, or other medical conditions (e.g., severe diarrhea/vomiting, stomach/intestinal absorption problems, poorly controlled diabetes). Magnesium is not only one of the key nutrients required in both calcium utilization and protein synthesis, but it also plays a tremendous role in virtually every enzymatic reaction in our body. Since it‘s impracticable to try and consume enough Magnesium in your daily diet, supplementation is generally recommended.

What is the daily suggested dose of Magnesium Carbonate?

The oral magnesium carbonate supplement is a salt, or a substance formed when an acid reacts with an alkali. Magnesium is an alkali mineral (and also a metal) and carbonic acid is the acid. Elemental magnesium refers to the amount of magnesium in each compound. The amount of elemental magnesium in a compound influence the effectiveness of the magnesium supplement.

Because Magnesium Carbonate is 45% elemental magnesium, taking 1 gram or 1000 milligrams of Magnesium Carbonate powder in a single dose will yield 450 milligrams elemental magnesium. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for Magnesium Carbonate here.

Recommended Daily Allowances for magnesium for children and adults (mg/day):
Children 1 to 3 years: 80 mg
Children 4 to 8 years: 130 mg
Children 9 to 13 years: 240 mg
Adolescent and adult males 270–400 mg
Adolescent and adult females 280–300 mg
Pregnant females 320 mg
Breast-feeding females 340–355 mg

There is insufficient information on magnesium to establish a RDA for infants. Magnesium is generally recommended in small doses 3 to 6 times throughout the day, depending upon individual needs with a full glass of water with each dose to avoid diarrhea. For the treatment of specific medical conditions some physicians will occasionally recommend much higher doses than this so before you consider taking higher doses you should talk to your physician or pharmacist about Magnesium Carbonate dosing and consider their guidance before taking larger doses of this product.

As always, if you have concerns or questions, consult a physician or a health care professional before taking any supplements. Before taking any kind of medicine, check with your doctor to ensure that the supplement you want to take is right for you. You may be allergic or you may have a sensitive stomach which may raise the need for special instruction as far as dosage goes.

Precautions and Potential side effects of Magnesium Carbonate

Dietary magnesium does not pose a health risk, however very high doses of magnesium supplements, which may be added to laxatives, can promote adverse effects such as diarrhea. Magnesium toxicity is more often associated with kidney failure, when the kidney loses the ability to remove excess magnesium. Very large doses of laxatives also have been associated with magnesium toxicity, even with normal kidney function. The elderly are at risk of magnesium toxicity because kidney function declines with age and they are more likely to take magnesium-containing laxatives and antacids.

Signs of excess magnesium can be similar to magnesium deficiency and include mental status changes, nausea, diarrhea, appetite loss, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, extremely low blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat. To reduce and lessen the likelihood of stomach upset and diarrhea from occurring, taking this product with a meal helps. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, and trouble breathing.

The information at Purebulk.com is NOT a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not use any dietary supplement as a replacement for conventional care, or as a reason to postpone seeing a doctor about a medical problem. Tell all your health care providers about any complementary and alternative practices you use. Give them a full picture of what you do to manage your health. This will help ensure coordinated and safe care.

Taste, solubility, and suggested preparation of Magnesium Carbonate

Purebulk Magnesium Carbonate is a white powder that is odorless, tasteless, freely soluble in water, very slightly soluble in alcohol and insoluble in ether. To help your body to better absorb magnesium carbonate, take this supplement with a full glass of water with a meal or just after eating. Measure the liquid form of magnesium carbonate with a special dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular table spoon. Keep in mind as well to store magnesium carbonate at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Magnesium Carbonate is used in the following Proprietary Formulas

Universal Animal Pak, Optimum Opti-Men, Universal Animal Stak, AST Multi Pro 32X, NOW ADAM, Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium, Gaviscon Extra Strength Liquid, Marblen, MagneBind 300, Gaviscon Regular Strength Liquid, Acid Gone, Antacid, Mag-Carb, Gaviscon Extra Strength, Genaton, MagneBind 200, Heartburn Antacid Extra Strength, Acid Gone Extra Strength, NOW Magnesium Caps, NOW Magnesium Malate, Twinlab Magnesium Caps

References & Further Research

Magnesium in cardiovascular and other disorders
The physiological role and metabolism of magnesium, the causes of magnesium deficiency, clinical data on the benefits of magnesium supplementation, and the management of magnesium deficiency are discussed. SUMMARY: Magnesium is an often overlooked electrolyte that is essential to life. Magnesium plays a role in more than 300 enzymatic reactions and is critically involved in energy metabolism, glucose utilization, protein synthesis, fatty acid synthesis and breakdown, ATPase functions, and virtually all hormonal reactions. Magnesium is closely involved in maintaining cellular ionic balance through its association with sodium, potassium, and calcium. Deficiency of magnesium is becoming more common in the U.S. population and may be attributed to decreased dietary consumption and the use of diuretics; in the elderly, magnesium deficiency may be a consequence of reduced appetite, decreased mitochondrial respiratory activity, and increased myocardial collagen. Conditions that may be associated with magnesium deficiency include hypertension, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, myocardial infarction, diabetes mellitus, and preeclampsia; in many of these, magnesium supplementation has been found beneficial in clinical studies. Supplementation should be considered for patients with risk factors for deficiency and should be instituted for patients showing symptoms of deficiency. In addition to instituting supplementation when appropriate, the clinician should identify and correct the underlying cause of the deficiency. CONCLUSION: Magnesium deficiency may contribute to pathological processes. Clinicians should consider using magnesium supplementation to prevent deficiency in patients at risk and to treat deficiency when it occurs.

Is low magnesium concentration a risk factor for coronary heart disease? The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
Hypomagnesemia has been hypothesized to play a role in coronary heart disease (CHD), but few prospective epidemiologic studies have been conducted. Overall data and findings fom the research method suggest that low magnesium concentration may contribute to the pathogenesis of coronary atherosclerosis or acute thrombosis.

Effects of Oral Magnesium Therapy on Exercise Tolerance, Exercise-Induced Chest Pain, and Quality of Life in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Previous studies have demonstrated that magnesium supplementation improves endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the impact on clinical outcomes, such as exercise-induced chest pain, exercise tolerance, and quality of life, has not been established. In a multicenter, multinational, prospective, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled trial, 187 patients with CAD were randomized to receive either oral magnesium 15 mmol twice daily Overall data and findings suggest that oral magnesium supplementation in patients with CAD for 6 months results in a significant improvement in exercise tolerance, exercise-induced chest pain, and quality of life, suggesting a potential mechanism whereby magnesium could beneficially alter outcomes in patients with CAD.

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