| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Hydroxide) 389 mg | 97% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value Not Established
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Other Ingredients: None
Free of: Added Sugar, Soy, Dairy, Yeast, Gluten, Corn & Additives.
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 950 mg (3/8 tsp) daily or as directed by a physician.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, or have any medical conditions consult your physician before use. Magnesium Hydroxide supplementation may result in loose stools in some individuals. A serving size adjustment may be necessary. Keep out of reach of children.
Magnesium Hydroxide is not water-soluble. Encapsulate or add it to fruit juice or smoothies for easier supplementation.
Magnesium hydroxide, sometimes called magnesium dihydroxide, is magnesium combined with a hydroxide salt. Magnesium hydroxide is the chemical name for the active ingredient in milk of magnesia. Magnesium hydroxide has a long history as a laxative and antacid. An American inventor patented magnesium hydroxide in 1818. In 1892, Irish physician James Murray gained significant recognition for his fluid magnesia solution. His magnesia recipe was so successful that the marquess of Anglesey named him his resident physician in 1831 and knighted him in 1833. English pharmacist Charles Henry Phillips was the first to use the term milk of magnesia in 1872 for his magnesium hydroxide suspension.
As a dietary supplement, magnesium hydroxide helps relieve constipation. It isn’t a good dietary source of magnesium, as the digestive tract can’t absorb much of it due to its mechanisms of action. It pulls water via osmosis from the surrounding intestinal tissue. Magnesium hydroxide ions also stimulate the release of cholecystokinin (CCK), a gastrointestinal peptide hormone. CCK increases the volume of water and electrolytes in the gastrointestinal tract. Both actions help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
All the above magnesium supplements have laxative properties. However, magnesium hydroxide is the best for this purpose. It has a long history of constipation relief, and it’s more potent than several other magnesium supplements in this regard. It’s also not as aggressive and prone to induce diarrhea as magnesium sulfate.
Magnesium hydroxide’s antacid properties are powerful but simple. The hydroxide ions from its chemical formula Mg(OH)2 seek out and combine with acidic H+ ions in the stomach. The hydroxide ions effectively neutralize stomach acidity to relieve heartburn.
Magnesium hydroxide produces laxative effects. Individuals can expect more frequent bowel movements. Taking large or frequent doses may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea may deplete potassium and cause muscle cramps. Magnesium hydroxide may interact with some medications. It may not be suitable for individuals consuming a magnesium-restricted diet. Speak with a physician before starting any new supplements.
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*NOTE: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.