I feel that Mag will help balance out the rest of the minerals that you take. We all need Mag. I have read many times that people in the US are lacking in Mag, I feel it helps the calcium go where it is needed..
I take 800 mgs a day. I have afib and it really does help keep it from
moving into an attach. But this is me everyone is different.

I did notice when I started taking the Mag in large numbers I stopped having muscle spasms.

But as I said everyone is different

Good luck

I think most people take the magnesium citrate and not this kind so was wondering if it works for osteoporosis.

Gentle hugs, Linda

My understanding is that magnesium is multi-faceted, made up of all forms of magnesium (citrate, glycinate, threonate, oxide, etc.). The orthopedic surgeon who first talked to me about magnesium suggested the citrate form, because it's so easily assimilated by the body. But he mentioned that other forms of magnesium were also beneficial. The one he told me to avoid was magnesium oxide, unless it was in a small quantity and mixed with other forms of magnesium. He said never to take it alone, because it is the cheapest and least effective form of magnesium. The following article says that magnesium glycinate is the "best form", because it's easily absorbable. So my guess is that it would be good for osteoporosis, but your doctor could tell you for sure.
http://www.totalhealthmagazine.com/articles/vitamins-and-supplements/are-you-deficient-in-magnesium.html

Thanks, nanny. I take it 3x a day with meals.

Gentle hugs, Linda

I take chelated glycinate mag that seems to work best for me.

Just came across another article on magnesium.
http://easyhealthoptions.com/miracle-mineral-men-women-missing/

good article, nanny

What are your thoughts on magnesium gel or oil? I use it on my back and tummy sometimes. Usually overnight. By the next day I can go to the bathroom easier.

Is there any real benefit to the oil?

@littlemart
I make my own magnesium oil from distilled water and epsom salts. It's good for sore joints, etc. The body does absorb magnesium from the magnesium oil, so it probably is beneficial.

nanny1611 do you know anything else about essential oils? I've used some and they help to a point.

Magnesium can cause diahrea, so it's better to start at the smaller dose and work up to 400 mg a day. If you get diahrea before your at 400 mg, you probably need to go back a dose and stay there so you don't have intestinal upsets.

Adding to 22Lynn's comment, sometimes the type of magnesium you use makes a difference with whether or not you end up with diarrhea. One doctor told me to avoid magnesium oxide by itself, because the body can't assimilate it well, so it can cause diarrhea more quickly.

As for essential oils, I really enjoy smelling them. They are somehow soothing. Because I try to avoid environmental toxins, I make my own deodorant, which utilizes essential oils of choice. Also when I get a massage, I like the massage therapist to use them in their regular oil. I don't know much more about the oils other than that, although I've read that peppermint oil is good for keeping spiders and bugs away. Don't know if it's true, but thought I'd throw it out.

It's generally believed that you should take a dietary supplement with a 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium. But there is still a lot of resrarch needed on this. I look for Magnesium Citrate or Glycinate and not the Magnesium Oxide.

nanny, you are a wonder. That is so great about making your own deodorant. I use coconut oil and mix a little baking soda in it.
But your's sound so much better. I will have to try it with the essential oils.

@missd12932
You can use whichever essentials oils you enjoy. I use a little lemongrass and peppermint, with more lavender. BTW, my deodorant is made from coconut oil, shea butter (food grade), and baking soda. I'm no "wonder," just good at surfing the net and finding the recipe online.