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Help! Magnesium Dip
Hello Transplantlyfe Peeps,
Ever feel like the anxiety waiting for your labs is over once the results come in, only to begin to ramp up once again after seeing one of your labs in the "yellow zone." My lab report is color coded: green is good, but above or below the "normal or "acceptable" levels, numbers show up as yellow. Recently my magnesium fell to a 1.5! Which is odd because usually I can test at a 1.7 or my goal 2.0. I had been having cramping in my feet, or the occasional calf, calve? (not the baby cow). I eat a wide range of foods, always seeking nutrients in my food instead of supplements. I have been taking Mag glycinate 400 mg. daily pre and post transplant. So, I was surprised to see my number dip to what I would consider low. The doctors of course offered the typical, eat bananas! or eat high magnesium foods - duh! Any advice?- (not medical, only for entertainment purposes only. always consult with your health professionals), suggestions, or good "go-to foods?" that help fuel you?
Asking for a friend, ok, asking for ME 😎
Elsa, Heart Recipient '23
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I don't know why, but magnesium deficiency is NOT exactly uncommon for transplant peeps. Not speifically heart but just in general. It may be the meds?
My advice? Don't be anxious. It doesn't help.
Check to see if there is suggested time to take your magnesium as some meds require you to take magnesium several hours after your med. Or with food for best absorption.
Mag glycinate is only one of several magnesium options. Some find that magnesium citrate works "better" for them as it is more easily absorbed. Confirm this for yourself.
Bananas are not bad for you, but they do have a lot of carbs. May or may not be an issue for you.
Bananas have a lot of potassium but only a modest amount of magensium.
400 mg of magnesium is fairly small dose. You could take more. Some take 1000 mg to 1600 mg per day. You might ask your Doc if more is OK for you.
Hello Steve,
Thanks. My instinct was that maybe my timing is off or another med/vitamin is reducing the absorption.