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Amazon[amazon.com] has 90-Count MuscleTech Platinum Multivitamins for $14.99 - $7.49 when you 'clip' the coupon on product page - 5% when you check out via Subscribe & Save = $6.75. Shipping is free with Prime or on $35+ orders.
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Are these decent? I've been using GNC brand vitamins, but they are somewhat lacking from what I understand. Not sure what the best brands are these days.
Are these decent? I've been using GNC brand vitamins, but they are somewhat lacking from what I understand. Not sure what the best brands are these days.
A good rule of thumb regarding the quality of multivitamins is which type of magnesium is in the formulation...mag oxide is low quality. You do not absorb it....this has mag oxide.
A good rule of thumb regarding the quality of multivitamins is which type of magnesium is in the formulation...mag oxide is low quality. You do not absorb it....this has mag oxide.
Im sorry but this is just a bad rule of thumb... Magnesium oxide's purpose in this use case is for digestive support relating to constipation/heartburn (that post-vitamin taste you can get), it is not included with the intention to do what citrate/glycinate does. Unless the multivitamin claims mood support, muscle tension relief, (qualities of mag citrate/glycinate), its just plain incorrect to make your assumption.
Are these decent? I've been using GNC brand vitamins, but they are somewhat lacking from what I understand. Not sure what the best brands are these days.
Yes they are decent and good bang for your buck. A step up would be ON opti-men/opti-women, JYM Vita, Orange triad, and Legion Triumph (Best imo, but pricey)
Im sorry but this is just a bad rule of thumb... Magnesium oxide's purpose in this use case is for digestive support relating to constipation/heartburn (that post-vitamin taste you can get), it is not included with the intention to do what citrate/glycinate does. Unless the multivitamin claims mood support, muscle tension relief, (qualities of mag citrate/glycinate), its just plain incorrect to make your assumption.
Interesting, thanks for the take. I don't get upset stomach from supplements so I would rather have a formulation with something that your body absorbs, even if a multi will not have that much magnesium. I still see oxide on a label as cost cutting measure compared to other forms that are bioavailable.
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Im sorry but this is just a bad rule of thumb... Magnesium oxide's purpose in this use case is for digestive support relating to constipation/heartburn (that post-vitamin taste you can get), it is not included with the intention to do what citrate/glycinate does. Unless the multivitamin claims mood support, muscle tension relief, (qualities of mag citrate/glycinate), its just plain incorrect to make your assumption.
Wrong!
you sound convincing but you are wrong just the same. Let's do a quick check, shall we?
All of these are magnesium oxide, promoted for "muscle relaxation, nerve health, bone health, and heart health", "proper bone mineralization. [...] also involved in muscle contractions and nerve impulses", "May help support bone & muscle health" - nothing about indigestion.
It is the magnesium carbonate that is used as antacid for heartburn relief and the "milk of magnesia" (Mg hydroxide) that is sold as osmotic laxative.
It is true that Mg oxide is the cheapest Mg supplement. Though in excessive amounts can be laxative too, due to low absorption remaining in the gastro tract.
A good rule of thumb regarding the quality of multivitamins is which type of magnesium is in the formulation...mag oxide is low quality. You do not absorb it....this has mag oxide.
that's a good heuristic - i like!
better absorbed indeed are glycinate, taurate and malate forms
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I actually just found these under my bed today. I bought them ages ago, but they rolled off my bed into the abyss and I forgot they existed.
you sound convincing but you are wrong just the same. Let's do a quick check, shall we?
All of these are magnesium oxide, promoted for "muscle relaxation, nerve health, bone health, and heart health", "proper bone mineralization. [...] also involved in muscle contractions and nerve impulses", "May help support bone & muscle health" - nothing about indigestion.
It is the magnesium carbonate that is used as antacid for heartburn relief and the "milk of magnesia" (Mg hydroxide) that is sold as osmotic laxative.
It is true that Mg oxide is the cheapest Mg supplement. Though in excessive amounts can be laxative too, due to low absorption remaining in the gastro tract.
better absorbed indeed are glycinate, taurate and malate forms
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