Magnesium Capsules For Constipation

By

Noella

One of the best ways I've found to relieve constipation or to stay "regular" is to take a teaspoon or tablespoon, depending on which you buy, of Metamusil three times a day. Place the teaspoon of Metamusil in 4 ounces of water and stir and drink. It is like drinking orange juice. When I had IBS that was what the doctor recommended. The label will state that you should drink it with one glass of water - but that creates a mildly-flavored water which I think is pretty yucky, plus the drink tends to thicken before the whole glass is consumed.

By

Debbie52

By the way, I know the benefits of fiber and I take a fiber caplet twice daily in addition to high fiber foods I eat. You should also make sure to get adequate fluid intake when you increase your fiber.

By

Debbie52

Magnesium definitely is one of the most important things for the body. I'm sure you can find out more about it online. I take some every day....in the form of a calcium, magnesium and zinc tablet.

By

Debbie52

You need magnesium along with calcium so the calcium is absorbed properly. Magnesium does help to loosen you and if you take too much then you'll end up with the opposite problem. It is also calming so I give some to my son who is hyperactive. I know I need to cut back if I see he's getting loose stools.

By Dean (Guest Post)

Sandy had written the following to my post.
Dean what do you think is the main ingredient of Phillips Milk of MAGNESIA?
Sandy/Pittsburgh

Well I believe I could have written a better post so I will try again.
The problem I have is with magnesium capsules which is what we are discussing not Phillips Milk of Magnesia which is not the same thing. The magnesium in Phillips is mixed with mineral oil and water. That is the liquid one sees in the bottle. Maybe just the mineral oil in its self would have relieved the woman's constipation.

We do not know what type of doctor the woman saw and we are getting the information from a second party. Also, we all get constipated from time to time but this woman has been told to take more than is recommended and will she take these capsules every time she believes she is constipated? Not having a bowel movement for three days is within the norm.

What is more alarming to me is from the original poster not eating fiber cereals unless she is getting the fiber from another source.
If this woman is being constipated frequently there may be other health issues at play.

In 1955 I was diagnosed with diverticuiosis and suffered with constipation and other painful conditions until I had the operation in 1994. As I do not want to go through that experience again I eat plenty of fiber and take metamucil three times a day and have a colonoscopy every five years to make sure every thing is in good shape.

By

susanmajp

It's been proven that most adults don't get enough magnesium in their diets, and while taking supplements might help relieve constipation, the body still needs an adequate supply of fiber to run efficiently. Neglecting one because you're doing the other is simplistic and may cause harm in the long run.

By Lynda (Guest Post)

I had just read this site a few days before seeing that you are taking Magnesium, so I'm copying it on here for all to read. Magnesium seems to be a wonder medicine!

Editor's Note: We could not reprint the article but here is a link directly to the site:

http://www.mgwater.com/index.shtml

By (Guest Post)

Dean what do you think is the main ingredient of Phillips Milk of MAGNESIA?
Sandy/Pittsburgh

By Redbudtx (Guest Post)

Actually, mag. does work that way. Calcium tends to be constipating. The two need to be in balance, not only for proper regularity, but also for the heart and blood pressure.

The problem with mag. is that it can be tough on the bowels, giving one IBS-like symptoms. It's not pleasant. If one's problem is a lack of fiber, then increasing fiber uptake & decreasing white flour & junk foods is probably the healthier thing to do (& less jarring on the intestines). When the body isn't working right, try to look a the big picture to see what changes need to be made.

By (Guest Post)

?? I think the best thing is to make sure you get your roughage - fruits and vegetables. But then, I LIKE prunes!

By Dean (Guest Post)

I doubt magnesium capsules had anything to do with relieving constipation. Magnesium aids in the absorption of calcium and formation of bones and teeth. Also for maintaining a healthy heart and blood pressure. Citrucel and Metamucil are available in powder or capsules for constipation with or without flavors. Not expensive and last a long time.