Chemar Posted May 24, 2023 Report Share Posted May 24, 2023 If anyone has read my long thread on what helped my son all those years ago, you know Magnesium was key in calming his then very severe tics. (thread is linked on my profile page) Fast forward 23 years and a senior relative who also has TS tried the Natural Calm powder (ionic chelated magnesium citrate) more for digestive/laxative purpose- and had an immediate calming of some tics that had resurfaced! It just reminded me again of how dramatic an effect there was on reducing my son's TS tics after adding a good magnesium supplement. I understand not everyone responds the same way, but sure is worth a try if you are looking for something that may just help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheila Posted May 25, 2023 Report Share Posted May 25, 2023 Thank you for sharing this, Chemar. What a great reminder for readers to revisit the role of magnesium, which we talk a lot about on this forum. For some it could mean going back and giving it another try. Or, it could be giving magnesium for the first time. It's great that in the case you mention, there was an immediate calming effect on tics so it was clear it was working. If giving it a try, give it each day, as it does not stay in the system long. And, start slow in case it could cause more of a laxative effect than you want. Chemar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted May 26, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2023 Thanks Sheila - it really has been so notable that it seemed worth mentioning again. Also, there are other chelated forms of magnesium that don't have the same laxative effect as mag citrate. The only one to avoid is mag oxide, as it is very poorly absorbed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notokay29 Posted October 11, 2023 Report Share Posted October 11, 2023 On 5/24/2023 at 7:53 AM, Chemar said: If anyone has read my long thread on what helped my son all those years ago, you know Magnesium was key in calming his then very severe tics. (thread is linked on my profile page) Fast forward 23 years and a senior relative who also has TS tried the Natural Calm powder (ionic chelated magnesium citrate) more for digestive/laxative purpose- and had an immediate calming of some tics that had resurfaced! It just reminded me again of how dramatic an effect there was on reducing my son's TS tics after adding a good magnesium supplement. I understand not everyone responds the same way, but sure is worth a try if you are looking for something that may just help Hi chemar, what kind of magnesium and how much would be good for my 8 year old son? He been taking beLive magnesium gummies for two weeks now, I think I’ve been accidentally giving him the adult dosage tho with is two gummies instead of one. I haven’t seen any improvements in his tics. I thought he was improving for a few days, I was wrong they came back worse than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 Hi There seems a lot of extra "stuff" added in those mag gummies you mention? Our Integrative physician suggested 300mg daily supplemental magnesium for my son, but that may vary for others depending on unique needs We used different magnesiums over the years, with mag oxide avoidance as it is very poorly absorbed. As taurine is calming for tics in some people, a chelated magnesium taurate was preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notokay29 Posted October 12, 2023 Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 4 hours ago, Chemar said: Hi There seems a lot of extra "stuff" added in those mag gummies you mention? Our Integrative physician suggested 300mg daily supplemental magnesium for my son, but that may vary for others depending on unique needs We used different magnesiums over the years, with mag oxide avoidance as it is very poorly absorbed. As taurine is calming for tics in some people, a chelated magnesium taurate was preferred. Hi what brand would you suggest? And what is a chelates magnesium taurine and how do I get it? Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 I cannot suggest brands per se. We have never used "gummies" as supplements because they have so many added ingredients. A few supplement companies make Magnesium taurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2023 @Notokay29Just adding this article here for you that explains a bit more about the different forms of chelated Magnesium https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-types Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgter Posted September 4 Report Share Posted September 4 On 10/12/2023 at 11:23 AM, Chemar said: Hi There seems a lot of extra "stuff" added in those mag gummies you mention? Our Integrative physician suggested 300mg daily supplemental magnesium for my son, but that may vary for others depending on unique needs We used different magnesiums over the years, with mag oxide avoidance as it is very poorly absorbed. As taurine is calming for tics in some people, a chelated magnesium taurate was preferred. Hi Chemar, How did you split the daily dosage? I have started giving 100mg magnesium citrate(natural vitality CALM powder) for my 6 year old, started giving her in 2 doses, one in the morning and one at night before she goes to bed. Is this the right way for better absorption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted September 5 Author Report Share Posted September 5 Hi @fgter We didn't split his extra magnesium. He had that as once daily, and we learned it was best for him at night as it did help him relax for sleep. He also got some (low dose) magnesium from his multi, which he had with breakfast or lunch.And when he wanted, a soak in an Epsom Salts bath (magnesium sulfate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atex Posted September 5 Report Share Posted September 5 We mixed half a capsule's worth in with breakfast and bath soaks in the evening. Definitely took down the "peaks" on bad days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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