Posted by karaS on September 29, 2004, at 14:37:53
In reply to Re: Magnesium » karaS, posted by JLx on September 28, 2004, at 11:16:51
I'm so confused lately by all of the talk about Magnesium and Calcium. I've read so many things that talk about the dangers of too much calcium, not to mention the possible antagonistic effect on depression. I've read all kinds of different things about what the Calcium/Magnesium intake ratio should be. Then of course there's the issue of women being told that they should be taking 1,000-1,200 mg. a day to prevent osteoporosis. George Eby seems to think that's way too much. Who to believe?
I have read parts of Eby's article on magnesium etc. and while there seems to be a lot of good advice, there are other things he says that trouble me and make me question his information. For instance, he says that no antidepressants work aside from the placebo effect. That's so outrageous that I won't spend anymore time on it. Secondly he says that magnesium and calcium compete for absorption - something that Larry recently said was completely untrue.
Anyone here have more insight into all of this?
-Kara
poster:karaS
thread:394344
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/alter/20040928/msgs/396879.html