I know, you thought Chromium, but it’s not! Chromium is good for short term glucose management, but not so much the direct insulin action like the mineral in this vid! Here’s a link to join my email newsletter where I share much more + way more product discounts: thomasdelauer.com/life-optimization-tactics/
Because of you, I tried LMNT and I'm so grateful to have found something that has no sugar, is very refreshing to drink, great flavor, and has cured my dehydration issues. Thank you so much Thomas!
Okay on Dimagnesium Malate, sulfate, glycinate, and threonate. What about the magnesium complex with oxide, citrate, and aspartate? Is there any value in those (now taking the supplement), or do you suggest dumping?
I think you misunderstand the problem, and you might be misleading yourself and others , and I am not a doctor so I would recommend you watch this so a real doctor can explain it to you th-cam.com/video/DU84RvE568k/w-d-xo.html
My mother is diabetic and met a man who was a scientist (now retired). He told her to take B-complex, magnesium and potassium daily. She is still technically diabetic, but rarely has to use insulin.
@@thelovelyone1582 she said she is not as hungry now (so isn’t eating as much), but overall her diet (what she eats) hasn’t changed. She does not exercise.
I know you probably get messages like this every day but I have to say thank you so much and keep doing what you are doing!! You have changed so many peoples lifes and LITERALLY saved mine. I’ve lost almost 100lbs, avoided diabetes, and I am no longer in danger of having a heart attack. I’m only 30 and was at lowest point of my life. Then one random day your video popped up on my home page and because of the way you approach your videos it felt you really believe in us, ordinary people. In the process I took diet from a Next Level Diet to further improve my meal planning... You are amazing, please don’t ever stop you are an inspiration to every one who watches you and keep the positive vibes coming!!!
i am type 2 (more like type 1.5) diabete patient and your channel helping me a lot. since at young age to mid 30s i did not had any health inssurance couldn't get myself any treatments till mid 30s. now i am getting proper treatments but my over all health are already dmged alot from it. your channel helps me a lot. thank you so mcuh.
Where else can you hear about ATP-sensitive potassium channels and hear the words “myriad” and “catywampus” all in one video? That’s why I love this channel!
I only recently started watching your channel with consistency. And frankly, I’ve got a built-in skepticism when it comes to anything on TH-cam that’s sponsored. But I’m setting aside that knee-jerk reaction/viewpoint as of right now… at least as far as concerns your channel. The more I’ve seen, the more impressed and heartened I’ve become. The content you put forward is exceptional. Most impressive is its demand that the viewer actively and intensively ENGAGE in order to derive real benefit. Your credibility abides in the fact that there’s nothing simplistic or dumbed-down in what you present. With that said, a valid litmus test of the integrity of a manufacturer / distributor of supplements is what they put in their basic magnesium composition. What I believe to be the largest supplement marketer in the USA sells two general magnesium products. The most substantial component of both is magnesium oxide. It’s an embarrassment and a revelation. This sort of indifference and opportunism ultimately breeds justifiable contempt for an industry that should recognize credibility as its most vital asset.
There's magnesium and potassium in bone broth which ought to be fairly bio-available. On the plus side it uses as source material something people usually throw away bones from chicken wings an ribs. Canned sardine, salmon & tuna also often have the bones in chewable form likely from how they were coked.
Nettle infusions are loaded and cheaper than anything. Nettle is low in sodium though and mag lowers sodium So be sure to get it in water with pink salt or something
I think it’s dangerous to start taking vitamins and minerals in high doses, especially when no deficiency is present. Take for instance zinc. People take loads of it thinking they are bolstering their immune system, when in fact they could be creating a deficiency in copper by taking excess amounts of zinc. Be careful folks. Correlation is not causation. Just because there is a connection found between 2 things does not mean one causes the other. Increasing insulin sensitivity is done through fasting and eating low carb. There’s no getting around that.
Amen to this . I switched to low carb (max of 100g net carb a day). To me , low carb and regular exercise are key . And of course , get your important electrolytes and minerals like potassium, magnesium , zinc , calcium from natural foods as much as possible before dosing on these tablet form supplements
Daily demand gira beyond deficiency. Every single day most of the nutrients should be replenished. You can benefit a ton from more than less. If your taking one very well made multi you are way healthier long term. I know what my body and mind feels like low mag or omega supplementing instantly helps
He's talking about magnesium, which is an electrolyte, not a trace mineral, so your zinc/copper example doesn't really apply. But you're right, overconsumption of one mineral can lead to a deficiency in another mineral. This is especially true for trace minerals (iron, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, boron, manganese, and chromium being the most utilized) You can be more liberal with electrolytes than with trace minerals without fear of generating a deficiency. This is why all the hype around zinc as an immune booster is so dangerous.
You are one super intelligent human! and i feel the food giants of the world have kept us brainwashed dumb and ignorant for decades and thank you for breaking down everything it all makes sense now , its never to late to start reeducating ourselves on what we put in our bodies and hopefully have a disease free life.
Delauer is overly enthusiastic, overly pushy, generalizing, WAY too gung-ho, and just intelligent enough to be dangerous for most people. And yes confusing. I don't care how much education he thinks he has, it is confusing, overdosing, narrow, not tailored/individual, and weird information he gives most all of the time in my opinion. But it will get you thinking and looking up more information, so that's good?
Thank you so much for your magnesium recommendations!! Jigsaw makes some great products. Was able to get magnesium malate with breakfast the brain boost with lunch and the mag smoothie before bed. Had night sweats and trouble staying asleep for years! The max smoothie not only tastes great but has cured me of the night sweats still wake up from time to time but quality of sleep has improved greatly!! What a huge difference I feel after just a few weeks!! Can't thank you enough!! ✌🏻🤟🏻👊🏻
*reaches for my magnesium. Thank's for reminding me. It can also help prevent lung Cancer and is a good sleep regulator and good to relieve leg cramps at night. My wife finds it is helpful for fibromyalgia and it is a common claim from others with the condition.
Tamarind is bad for your joints , it be rich for certain minerals and vitamins but not worth for long term consumption, lime or lemons are better over tamarind . Molasses is good but again it’s packed with sugar so yep .
@@herenow2895 chanca piedra (Stone breaker herb) works even better to destroy kidney stones. The citrates avoid these recurring, that's what I wrote. "Avoid"
Thank you Thomas. I recently came across a triple complex magnesium supplement containing Malate, Glycinate, and Citrate (courtesy of Pharmacist Conversations TH-cam channel). I started this supplement a week ago and am highly impressed with the results! 💯
Here is how insulin resistance was explained to me. The cell has too much glucose in it so it starts to resist insulin that wants to pump more into it. It is like trying to put more gas into your car when you car's tank is full. The car is not gas resistant it is just full. EDIT: Now that I watched the video. I take Magnesium to help me sleep. It is one of the effects you mention in another video. I got the Jigsaw brand you mentioned. I have a subscription. The sad part is they are out of stock or was the last last time my auto order was to go through. Also as a loving Christian please be aware you can over dose on Magnesium and it can actually stop the heart if you take to much from my limited research found.
Im not diabetic but my sugar levels was on the rise. I've taken 800mg or more of magnesium glycinate for at least 10 years and it didn't help. What did help is taking 6-800 mg of chromium Polynicotinate. 🤔
I am diabetic and magnesium really helps my blood sugar levels. I have tried skipping magnesium for a week at a time and my blood sugar is harder to manage then. Mag glycinate 250, d3;5000 iu and k2 is what I take everyday.
Left unsaid is that those with the highest magnesium intake are also consuming more beans,vegetables,and nuts. Their diet is way healthier. And they're way less likely to smoke or be heavy drinkers.
@@debiwillis9045 Not true. Keto includes lots of vegetables and nuts, and beans can be accommodated, especially for those on a rotating diet. Hard to absorb enough magnesium through any diet, however, with soil depletion.
Another extremely useful Wonderful video thank you so much Thomas n I'd like to add one more important information related to magnesium it plays a vital role in removing the arterial plaque which is caused by bad cholesterol
2 pinches of epsom salt=60mg Magnesium, 2 pinches of No Salt (Potassium Chloride) = 300mg Potassium, and a pinch of salt for the sodium. Just put in a bottle of water to drink daily. Super cheap and easy.
The only good way to test it is to get an RBC test. Never had one but I imagine it's expensive and possibly your doc isn't lead there looking at the whole picture.
Serum magnesium is not really reflective of total body levels. When shown to be deficient this normally indicates it’s severe. The most common population that often had severely deficient magnesium levels was homeless alcoholics when I ran tests in a hospital lab.
I've tried Mg glycinate in the past, but personally have found Mg taurate better for sleep. Also, no one should be taking any calcium supplements. Period. We get all the calcium we need from diet: leafy green vegetables, soy or dairy. If you have a multivitamin or multimineral complex that includes calcium, throw it in the trash.
@@DanEngell yep ive had arguments with people who say stone pain isn't worse than childbirth. It is! I have 3 children and the stones were thee worst. I found that k2 mk7, hydrangea root and marshmallow root help a great deal. Hydrangea breaks them down and marshmallow help the urine flow. K2 mk7 redirects the calcium out of the kidneys and into the hard tissues.
This isn't entirely true. Plenty of dumb people including myself did long term vegan or plant based diets and experienced serious calcium depletion which resulted in bone and dental problems. And there are an increasing number of people with a dairy intolerance. Another reason people have problems with calcium is because they're missing the cofactors like mag, K2, silica, boron, etc if you get kidney stones supplementing with calcium, it's probably because the calcium is binding with oxalates either in your diet or oxalates stored in all of your tissues. Oxalates are the real issue when it comes to 80% of kidney stones. Minimize oxalate intake or ramp down gradually if you eat a high oxalate diet because your body will start dumping them and the result can vary from very uncomfortable to painful or even deadly. If you find yourself with kidney stones, consider chanca piedra. Better and quicker relief than you'll ever get from a doctor.
I think this guy knows more than a doctor. It is like he plays a doctor on TV and actually knows what he is doing. What can’t my doctor tell me stuff like that instead of writing a prescription in less than 5 mins of consult?
One of the reasons I stopped seeing my doctor. He couldn't possibly know or learn anything about me in 5 mins. Always wanting to prescribe something or another. I don't take anything and when I went to er for kidney infection they were surprised that I wasn't on any medication at 46 years old. They kept asking me are you sure you dont take anything and kept running tests. Lol
@@usinebob I know they dont care, that's why I haven't been to one in over 10 years except for the er. Our healthcare system is broken and has been for too long.
@@Kevfactor I can totally relate lol. I’m also in asia, and we don’t have certain foods here that the west have, like beets, bok choy and kale is very uncommon I rarely find it in local vegetables market. But i’m pretty sure Korea has more than just those two from the list but it could be because you’re saving?
I had every symptom of low magnesium levels, when I went in for my yearly physical I asked my doc to check all the common levels and he said he won’t do because it’s not necessary
Yes and NOT only with Magnesium. You will need to be out of the sun daily, remove packeted food, bread, pasta, reduce eating fruits, ,no more fried foods, get exercise/walk daily and change your lifestyle . Good luck
Best way to combat insulin resistance besides the merits of this video is Intermittent fasting and weight loss. If you are over weight, you will be amazed what loosing that weight will do for your insulin resistance. This is why many obese diabetics who get bariatric surgery, have a complete reversal of their diabetes.
Look at the ingredients in LMNT... and then look at the ingredients in Light Salt (sodium, potassium, magnesium) from the grocery store... then compare the PRICE
I don't know how effective Magnesium is for diabetes but, it certainly does help with leg cramps and restless leg syndrome. I have first hand knowledge of the benefits of taking it to relieve those conditions.
Hello, I have a question: What about Magnesium Citrate? I have to take magnesium to insure easy bowel, which became difficult after radiation treatments. I follow a Ketogenic Diet and take Magnesium Citrate every evening. Please will you explain the difference between citrate and the others you mentioned in this video. Thanks 🙏
Magnesium (tried all forms and like the Malate form) in all forms, cause me loss of motivation and libido, if I take take it more than 100 mgs a day. Motivation and libido returns with in 2 days of stopping high dose Mag supplementation. So I take 100 mgs daily without any problems. But why is that? Is there a dopamine connection? I have tried highest quality to normally priced brands in the last 15 years and it's the same.
It's crazy how many people are magnesium deficient, along with vitamin d3. If you think about it, we went from eating magnesium rich foods, the soil was full of magnesium to now. It makes sense that if you lower one thing such as magnesium, it can have a huge impact. I am interested in your opinion on the RDA of 400mg for men. That's the minimum to prevent illness or disease, so shouldn't we have optimal RDAs ?
400mg is very minute and indeed good for people already with good magnesium levels but for deficient ones I’d take 600-800mg a day regardless man or women
I don't understand what goes first, is the cell rejecting the glucose, are other organs producing too much glucose, or are we just not burning it while over consuming glucose generating foods? It looks to me like we eat too many carbs for the amount of energy we burn. It is also obvious to me that most people's diets lack nutrition. Could it be that our farming methods are poor, and we are depleting our soils due to overuse? Is there enough magnesium in the soils we grow our food in? We can't keep increasing our population and continue to overburden our planet, while expecting a beneficial lifestyle. Also, too much salt in our diets means we need to supplement with more potassium to keep our kidneys working, and we all know what too much sugar does to our liver, refined or otherwise.
How about Mg Chloride? The only liquid I could find. I think I read it was ok also. Im taking it from the 'statin attack' I got after 7-8 yrs of statins. I went cold turkey on the stain couple of weeks ago.
I heard that potassium intake should be 4X the sodium....? Is that wrong? PS....... also told to NEVER take Magnesium and Zinc at the same time, and yet a supplement I have has Calcium, Magnesium with added ZINC+. WTF?
It's is also the degradation of Mitochondria that uses the fuel and the failure of Autophagy to have time to cleanup the cell. In other words, our weird diet, the frequency that we eat and lack of physical activity is slowly weakening our ability to metabolize normally. Some think that this is a major cause of the world's increase in the cancer rate, heart disease, etc.
What are your thoughts on magnesium oxide? I take it at bedtime and it certainly helps me sleep more soundly, but if it's a bad choice I'm open to change. Love your videos!
@@jonathanc.8424 But which magnesium is giving all the health benefits Thomas talked about? What if someone doesnt need help falling asleep? There just seems to be way too many mags.
Yes, it matters! There are many types of magnesium, each with its own benefits and effects. Citrate is the cheapest and least well absorbed, and is best used to relieve constipation. Glycinate is better absorbed and additionally promotes healthy sleep - usually taken at night. But you should read about all the types and decide which is best for you. A simple web search should get you started. Good luck!
Wen taking magnesium make sure to watch the elemental in the tablet, this means its the part thats active, 500mg tablet really only has about 100mg magnesium, rest is fillers
It’s my understanding that Chromium ALSO lowers insulin resistance, which would mean there’s more than one mineral that plays that role. I’d love some more clarification on this.
This is true. There's many vitamins, minerals, and herbs have action on insulin. The majority of the population is magnesium deficient though. And also vitamin D deficient. Berberine is amongst the the best for regulating insulin. Works much like metformin, but without the side effects. Also great for activating longevity pathways
LMNT is pretty much a Keto man's Gatorade. I'm a huge fan of their products and helps me a ton when camping at my sons' motocross race weekends where I'm moving the entire time under the hot sun. Drinking LMNT in my filtered water is a lot easier than taking supplements during the heat of the day.
@Fish Life LMNT has one that doesn't have Stevia. Even the ones that have Stevia, it's a very small amount and it never took me out of Ketosis as I tested my Urine twice a day. On really hot days the LMNT is a life saver.
Correlation does not equal causation is used to bash what we hate. But if there is something we like, same "correlation does not equal causation" is not a problem because we can show you three or four papers that confirm our biased opinion. We like to do that because it helps us sell vague products and we get more hits on youtube. We don't see any problem with that at all. It works for us.
Magnesium is important for all kinds of things in the body I do a lot of driving everyday and I would notice at the end of the day my driving foot would have cramps and muscle spasms and just a dull ache that's what I started doing some research about magnesium and muscle cramps so I started taking magnesium supplement and the cramps and 98% gone away so if you get cramps a lot or muscle aches you could have a magnesium deficiency
That’s has been a thought for a very long time. It affects the whole body. I felt my family was lacking in magnesium. I was in my 20s. It’s show. I should have kept taking it.
I have what I believe to be an excellent and unique Magnesium supplement (Triple Calm) which has the Malate, Glycinate, and Taurate forms of Magnesium. Only thing is, by your info, the dosage is way to LOW, at 150 mg. I will be contacting them regarding this, as I do believe in this product, but will def. get their response. THANK YOU!
This explains why people who eat more green vegetables have low insulin resistance and next to no diabetes. Green veges have high magnesium - as part of chlorophyll. Also, start using magnesium oil daily. Its an easy way to get magnesium into your body thru the skin.
I used a spray magnesium but made my arm itch. I take magnesium glycinate cuz its a better absorption my health dr says. But I still don't absorb like I should.
High blood sugar with the polyuria it causes results in excretion of magnesium. After working with diabetics for years I can tell you they have low magnesium that often leads to cardiac arrhythmia. So whether low magnesium results from IR or contributes to IR, low levels are a problem. There is no reason to believe the relationship is unidirectional.
Hi Thomas, this is my last chance to lose weight I lost 27 so far I have to lose the last 10 -15 lbs I became a dietetic 2 years years ago I don't know how that happen it happen so fast, like over night. crazy, but any I anyway I'm very new to Keto I have no idea where to start or with to do. I have been watching your video's which is helpful.. Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.
The question is, why are we all so magnesium deficient, our ancestors would not have had access to Magnesium supplements. Is it because of the overuse of sugar and starches? We would have been primarily meat eaters with plant and fruit foods seasonally. Would Meat have given use enough magnesium, I would assume yes with low / no sugar / starch intake?
@@Microking4u according to Wikipedia, “Spices, nuts, cereals, cocoa and vegetables are rich sources of magnesium. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach are also rich in magnesium.” Research on hunter gatherers show that they ate lots of plant food, and in warm or tropical climates, these would have been available year-round.
@@Microking4u our species evolved in Africa, it was only later we migrated to colder climes. And in colder climates, we quickly learned how to stockpile and farm plant foods.
I think a lot of people already have high calcium levels and definitely high amounts of sodium both because of the modern diet. Western countries in particular. Supplementing these two minerals is probably not necessary unless specifically prescribed by a health professional. Magnesium levels on the other hand, are low due to depletion in the soil from overfarming in the last 100 years. Supplementing magnesium is vital for health especially as we age.
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I know, you thought Chromium, but it’s not! Chromium is good for short term glucose management, but not so much the direct insulin action like the mineral in this vid!
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the first step In glycolysis is phosphorylation of the glucose, and mag is a cofactor for that enzyme... KIS.
Because of you, I tried LMNT and I'm so grateful to have found something that has no sugar, is very refreshing to drink, great flavor, and has cured my dehydration issues. Thank you so much Thomas!
Okay on Dimagnesium Malate, sulfate, glycinate, and threonate. What about the magnesium complex with oxide, citrate, and aspartate? Is there any value in those (now taking the supplement), or do you suggest dumping?
I think you misunderstand the problem, and you might be misleading yourself and others , and I am not a doctor so I would recommend you watch this so a real doctor can explain it to you th-cam.com/video/DU84RvE568k/w-d-xo.html
What about Magnesium citrate ?
Magnesium. Your welcome. Upvote to keep on top.
Which kind of magnesium 😂?
Thank you.
@@amelianolan9708magnesium bisglycinate
My mother is diabetic and met a man who was a scientist (now retired). He told her to take B-complex, magnesium and potassium daily. She is still technically diabetic, but rarely has to use insulin.
That’s awesome!!!!
Did your mom change her diet? And exercises daily?
@@thelovelyone1582 she said she is not as hungry now (so isn’t eating as much), but overall her diet (what she eats) hasn’t changed. She does not exercise.
Which is the most easy potassium on the kidneys? Cause my mother has family history of kidney disease
@@keylanoslokj1806 I’m sorry, I don’t have that answer.
I know you probably get messages like this every day but I have to say thank you so much and keep doing what you are doing!! You have changed so many peoples lifes and LITERALLY saved mine. I’ve lost almost 100lbs, avoided diabetes, and I am no longer in danger of having a heart attack. I’m only 30 and was at lowest point of my life. Then one random day your video popped up on my home page and because of the way you approach your videos it felt you really believe in us, ordinary people. In the process I took diet from a Next Level Diet to further improve my meal planning... You are amazing, please don’t ever stop you are an inspiration to every one who watches you and keep the positive vibes coming!!!
Totally agree
Amazing, strength to you! keep up the good work!
That's awesome! Keep up the good works!!
You are an inspiration too! Thank you for sharing your journey with us.
Liam Hays that one day was not random. It was meant for you.
From what i know, magnrsium is calming to the system, which lowers cortisol, which lowers insulin.
i am type 2 (more like type 1.5) diabete patient and your channel helping me a lot. since at young age to mid 30s i did not had any health inssurance couldn't get myself any treatments till mid 30s. now i am getting proper treatments but my over all health are already dmged alot from it. your channel helps me a lot. thank you so mcuh.
Where else can you hear about ATP-sensitive potassium channels and hear the words “myriad” and “catywampus” all in one video? That’s why I love this channel!
😁👍
I only recently started watching your channel with consistency. And frankly, I’ve got a built-in skepticism when it comes to anything on TH-cam that’s sponsored. But I’m setting aside that knee-jerk reaction/viewpoint as of right now… at least as far as concerns your channel. The more I’ve seen, the more impressed and heartened I’ve become. The content you put forward is exceptional. Most impressive is its demand that the viewer actively and intensively ENGAGE in order to derive real benefit. Your credibility abides in the fact that there’s nothing simplistic or dumbed-down in what you present.
With that said, a valid litmus test of the integrity of a manufacturer / distributor of supplements is what they put in their basic magnesium composition. What I believe to be the largest supplement marketer in the USA sells two general magnesium products. The most substantial component of both is magnesium oxide. It’s an embarrassment and a revelation. This sort of indifference and opportunism ultimately breeds justifiable contempt for an industry that should recognize credibility as its most vital asset.
You can trust Thomas, can't say that about too many TH-camrs.
There's magnesium and potassium in bone broth which ought to be fairly bio-available. On the plus side it uses as source material something people usually throw away bones from chicken wings an ribs. Canned sardine, salmon & tuna also often have the bones in chewable form likely from how they were coked.
Nettle infusions are loaded and cheaper than anything. Nettle is low in sodium though and mag lowers sodium
So be sure to get it in water with pink salt or something
Love one broth for snack replacement
I think it’s dangerous to start taking vitamins and minerals in high doses, especially when no deficiency is present. Take for instance zinc. People take loads of it thinking they are bolstering their immune system, when in fact they could be creating a deficiency in copper by taking excess amounts of zinc. Be careful folks. Correlation is not causation. Just because there is a connection found between 2 things does not mean one causes the other. Increasing insulin sensitivity is done through fasting and eating low carb. There’s no getting around that.
Amen to this . I switched to low carb (max of 100g net carb a day). To me , low carb and regular exercise are key . And of course , get your important electrolytes and minerals like potassium, magnesium , zinc , calcium from natural foods as much as possible before dosing on these tablet form supplements
You can get zinc supplements that also contain copper
Daily demand gira beyond deficiency. Every single day most of the nutrients should be replenished. You can benefit a ton from more than less. If your taking one very well made multi you are way healthier long term. I know what my body and mind feels like low mag or omega supplementing instantly helps
Well said. Thank you
He's talking about magnesium, which is an electrolyte, not a trace mineral, so your zinc/copper example doesn't really apply. But you're right, overconsumption of one mineral can lead to a deficiency in another mineral. This is especially true for trace minerals (iron, zinc, copper, selenium, iodine, boron, manganese, and chromium being the most utilized) You can be more liberal with electrolytes than with trace minerals without fear of generating a deficiency. This is why all the hype around zinc as an immune booster is so dangerous.
You are one super intelligent human! and i feel the food giants of the world have kept us brainwashed dumb and ignorant for decades and thank you for breaking down everything it all makes sense now , its never to late to start reeducating ourselves on what we put in our bodies and hopefully have a disease free life.
can you enlighten me....i'm following this channel since years and i'm more confused as in the beginning
ADD Big Pharma and Educational system to the list pls!
Delauer is overly enthusiastic, overly pushy, generalizing, WAY too gung-ho, and just intelligent enough to be dangerous for most people.
And yes confusing. I don't care how much education he thinks he has, it is confusing, overdosing, narrow, not tailored/individual, and weird information he gives most all of the time in my opinion.
But it will get you thinking and looking up more information, so that's good?
Thank you so much for your magnesium recommendations!! Jigsaw makes some great products. Was able to get magnesium malate with breakfast the brain boost with lunch and the mag smoothie before bed. Had night sweats and trouble staying asleep for years! The max smoothie not only tastes great but has cured me of the night sweats still wake up from time to time but quality of sleep has improved greatly!! What a huge difference I feel after just a few weeks!! Can't thank you enough!! ✌🏻🤟🏻👊🏻
*reaches for my magnesium. Thank's for reminding me. It can also help prevent lung Cancer and is a good sleep regulator and good to relieve leg cramps at night. My wife finds it is helpful for fibromyalgia and it is a common claim from others with the condition.
Tamarind is a rich source of pottasium and magnesium. Molasses is rich in certain minerals. I add hot water on them and drink.
Tamarind is bad for your joints , it be rich for certain minerals and vitamins but not worth for long term consumption, lime or lemons are better over tamarind .
Molasses is good but again it’s packed with sugar so yep .
I use magnesium citrate and potassium citrate. Helps to avoid kidney stones.
Hibiscus Flower tea gets rid of Kidney stones.
@@herenow2895 chanca piedra (Stone breaker herb) works even better to destroy kidney stones.
The citrates avoid these recurring, that's what I wrote. "Avoid"
I supplement with both of those also.
@@DebbieTDP - Thanks. I'll check it out.
Ive been trying to find the tea but its hard to find
Thank you Thomas.
I recently came across a triple complex magnesium supplement containing Malate, Glycinate, and Citrate (courtesy of Pharmacist Conversations TH-cam channel).
I started this supplement a week ago and am highly impressed with the results! 💯
Can you share the brand name or link please ?
Thanks in advance
Here is how insulin resistance was explained to me. The cell has too much glucose in it so it starts to resist insulin that wants to pump more into it. It is like trying to put more gas into your car when you car's tank is full. The car is not gas resistant it is just full.
EDIT: Now that I watched the video. I take Magnesium to help me sleep. It is one of the effects you mention in another video. I got the Jigsaw brand you mentioned. I have a subscription. The sad part is they are out of stock or was the last last time my auto order was to go through.
Also as a loving Christian please be aware you can over dose on Magnesium and it can actually stop the heart if you take to much from my limited research found.
Thank you for the magnesium advice. Blessings 🙏❤️
Unlike calcium the body naturally expels excess magnesium, most of which is stored in bones
Im not diabetic but my sugar levels was on the rise. I've taken 800mg or more of magnesium glycinate for at least 10 years and it didn't help. What did help is taking 6-800 mg of chromium Polynicotinate. 🤔
I just hope 6 months from now you're not putting out a video titled, "STOP TAKING MAGNESIUM!!!"
Lmao!
SEE WHAT YOU ARE DEFICIENT IN, THEN TAKE WHAT'S NEEDED.
@@Plainsimple67 It was a joke.
@@pangeaproxima3681 Regardless, you need to do a blood test before you take things, because you don't want to take things that you don't need.
@@Plainsimple67 But he was just bantering.
Liking Your Research Dude... it's nice to have someone else who's actively trying to research health and share what they find :)
I am diabetic and magnesium really helps my blood sugar levels. I have tried skipping magnesium for a week at a time and my blood sugar is harder to manage then. Mag glycinate 250, d3;5000 iu and k2 is what I take everyday.
Left unsaid is that those with the highest magnesium intake are also consuming more beans,vegetables,and nuts. Their diet is way healthier. And they're way less likely to smoke or be heavy drinkers.
In other words...not keto
@@debiwillis9045 Not true. Keto includes lots of vegetables and nuts, and beans can be accommodated, especially for those on a rotating diet. Hard to absorb enough magnesium through any diet, however, with soil depletion.
I love all your videos. Thank you so much for educating us with our own bodies’ functions. God bless you.
God bless you too
Magnesium
X ty for all the great info
Another extremely useful Wonderful video thank you so much Thomas n I'd like to add one more important information related to magnesium it plays a vital role in removing the arterial plaque which is caused by bad cholesterol
2 pinches of epsom salt=60mg Magnesium, 2 pinches of No Salt (Potassium Chloride) = 300mg Potassium, and a pinch of salt for the sodium. Just put in a bottle of water to drink daily. Super cheap and easy.
Magnesium is great, I recommend reading magnesium miracle just to understand how important it is and how most are deficient in it.
Hype hype hype
Wonderful book!
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I just found almost immediately when I took it during a fast I felt better.
What's the best kind and a good brand of magnesium?! Appreciate it 🙏
Fascinating, I have type 2 diabetes and the docs never check my magnesium levels
Doctors want to keep you sick.
The only good way to test it is to get an RBC test. Never had one but I imagine it's expensive and possibly your doc isn't lead there looking at the whole picture.
Serum magnesium is not really reflective of total body levels. When shown to be deficient this normally indicates it’s severe. The most common population that often had severely deficient magnesium levels was homeless alcoholics when I ran tests in a hospital lab.
I keep reading about something called berberine that some people take in preference to medication. Might be worth checking out
@@alexpaton2818 It works similarly to metformin.
I've tried Mg glycinate in the past, but personally have found Mg taurate better for sleep. Also, no one should be taking any calcium supplements. Period. We get all the calcium we need from diet: leafy green vegetables, soy or dairy. If you have a multivitamin or multimineral complex that includes calcium, throw it in the trash.
Yes never take calcium
Why are calcium supplements so bad?
This! I gave myself a kidney stone taking calcium supplements. Most painful thing I've ever experienced.
@@DanEngell yep ive had arguments with people who say stone pain isn't worse than childbirth. It is! I have 3 children and the stones were thee worst. I found that k2 mk7, hydrangea root and marshmallow root help a great deal. Hydrangea breaks them down and marshmallow help the urine flow. K2 mk7 redirects the calcium out of the kidneys and into the hard tissues.
This isn't entirely true. Plenty of dumb people including myself did long term vegan or plant based diets and experienced serious calcium depletion which resulted in bone and dental problems. And there are an increasing number of people with a dairy intolerance. Another reason people have problems with calcium is because they're missing the cofactors like mag, K2, silica, boron, etc if you get kidney stones supplementing with calcium, it's probably because the calcium is binding with oxalates either in your diet or oxalates stored in all of your tissues. Oxalates are the real issue when it comes to 80% of kidney stones. Minimize oxalate intake or ramp down gradually if you eat a high oxalate diet because your body will start dumping them and the result can vary from very uncomfortable to painful or even deadly. If you find yourself with kidney stones, consider chanca piedra. Better and quicker relief than you'll ever get from a doctor.
I think this guy knows more than a doctor. It is like he plays a doctor on TV and actually knows what he is doing. What can’t my doctor tell me stuff like that instead of writing a prescription in less than 5 mins of consult?
Because doctors don’t know a lot of stuff or everything
One of the reasons I stopped seeing my doctor. He couldn't possibly know or learn anything about me in 5 mins. Always wanting to prescribe something or another. I don't take anything and when I went to er for kidney infection they were surprised that I wasn't on any medication at 46 years old. They kept asking me are you sure you dont take anything and kept running tests. Lol
@@tazmaniandiva7762 they are all married to the drug companies. They don’t care about you. They care about their pockets.
@@usinebob I know they dont care, that's why I haven't been to one in over 10 years except for the er. Our healthcare system is broken and has been for too long.
Foods high in magnesium: avocado, banana, spinach, almond, dark chocolate, bean, cashew, tofu, pumpkin seed, leafy greens, brown rice, legume, swiss chard, yogurt, edamame, quinoa, salmon, peanut butter, peanuts, soy milk, black beans and broccoli
Im in korea atm. besides bananas and canned tuna, not much else is here lol.
@@Kevfactor I can totally relate lol. I’m also in asia, and we don’t have certain foods here that the west have, like beets, bok choy and kale is very uncommon I rarely find it in local vegetables market. But i’m pretty sure Korea has more than just those two from the list but it could be because you’re saving?
Are the foods really that high in Mg if our soil is depleted?
@@tazmaniandiva7762 no
Raw sea salt have all minerals you need and is cheaper
Thanks for posting the studies ...I've also read about mag/insulin. Important causal topic for anyone with weight issues.
Damn Tom you are looking shredded. 💪
I'm so grateful for his info and good comments TY
Ground cinnamon works too, remarkably.
make sure it is Ceylon Cinnamon not the Cassia - as the higher levels of Coumarin put toxic load on your liver over time
Listen to you I learned to think differently about what I eat. Thank you. 😊
Thomas, you are crazy smart. Love the information you provide on this channel. Thank You!
I had every symptom of low magnesium levels, when I went in for my yearly physical I asked my doc to check all the common levels and he said he won’t do because it’s not necessary
Thank you Thomas.Love your research to make sense.
So, if you are already insulin resistant, does this mean that insulin resistance can be reversed by consuming Magnesium Malate?
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Yes and NOT only with Magnesium. You will need to be out of the sun daily, remove packeted food, bread, pasta, reduce eating fruits, ,no more fried foods, get exercise/walk daily and change your lifestyle .
Good luck
Best way to combat insulin resistance besides the merits of this video is Intermittent fasting and weight loss. If you are over weight, you will be amazed what loosing that weight will do for your insulin resistance. This is why many obese diabetics who get bariatric surgery, have a complete reversal of their diabetes.
So passionate Thomas thank you.
Talk to us about Magnesium Ascorbate.
Just started using LMNT this week and I LOVE it!
Look at the ingredients in LMNT... and then look at the ingredients in Light Salt (sodium, potassium, magnesium) from the grocery store... then compare the PRICE
Wow, you are an amazing communicator. You must be the best on the whole Internet.
Doesn’t boron keep magnesium and vit d in the cells longer?
Yes. It also helps with insulin.
I don't know how effective Magnesium is for diabetes but, it certainly does help with leg cramps and restless leg syndrome. I have first hand knowledge of the benefits of taking it to relieve those conditions.
And potassium!
Hello, I have a question: What about Magnesium Citrate? I have to take magnesium to insure easy bowel, which became difficult after radiation treatments. I follow a Ketogenic Diet and take Magnesium Citrate every evening. Please will you explain the difference between citrate and the others you mentioned in this video. Thanks 🙏
Magnesium Citrate works just fine. Is effective for both blood pressure and glucose.
Koi
@@DEW1949 Koi? What is Koi? Is that a brand or type of magnesium? I couldn't find it on Google.
@@sar7usher fat fingers....it went off before I had a chance to correct it!
Citrate is the one that absorbs quicker
Magnesium (tried all forms and like the Malate form) in all forms, cause me loss of motivation and libido, if I take take it more than 100 mgs a day. Motivation and libido returns with in 2 days of stopping high dose Mag supplementation. So I take 100 mgs daily without any problems.
But why is that? Is there a dopamine connection? I have tried highest quality to normally priced brands in the last 15 years and it's the same.
It's crazy how many people are magnesium deficient, along with vitamin d3. If you think about it, we went from eating magnesium rich foods, the soil was full of magnesium to now. It makes sense that if you lower one thing such as magnesium, it can have a huge impact. I am interested in your opinion on the RDA of 400mg for men. That's the minimum to prevent illness or disease, so shouldn't we have optimal RDAs ?
400mg is very minute and indeed good for people already with good magnesium levels but for deficient ones I’d take 600-800mg a day regardless man or women
Greater than 400mg of mg daily puts you at risk for diarrhea.
@@NeverGiveUp-ib3xb depends on the type of magnesium.
I don't understand what goes first, is the cell rejecting the glucose, are other organs producing too much glucose, or are we just not burning it while over consuming glucose generating foods? It looks to me like we eat too many carbs for the amount of energy we burn. It is also obvious to me that most people's diets lack nutrition. Could it be that our farming methods are poor, and we are depleting our soils due to overuse? Is there enough magnesium in the soils we grow our food in? We can't keep increasing our population and continue to overburden our planet, while expecting a beneficial lifestyle. Also, too much salt in our diets means we need to supplement with more potassium to keep our kidneys working, and we all know what too much sugar does to our liver, refined or otherwise.
How about Mg Chloride? The only liquid I could find. I think I read it was ok also. Im taking it from the 'statin attack' I got after 7-8 yrs of statins. I went cold turkey on the stain couple of weeks ago.
Statins cause Co-enzyme Q10 deficiency.
I heard that potassium intake should be 4X the sodium....? Is that wrong?
PS....... also told to NEVER take Magnesium and Zinc at the same time, and yet a supplement I have has Calcium, Magnesium with added ZINC+. WTF?
Do you recommend any certain product for magnesium? If so what? Great video by the way.
Thank you for sharing this important topic.
What type of magnesium is best to take. I have attempted to take several types, always causing stomach issues.
It's is also the degradation of Mitochondria that uses the fuel and the failure of Autophagy to have time to cleanup the cell. In other words, our weird diet, the frequency that we eat and lack of physical activity is slowly weakening our ability to metabolize normally. Some think that this is a major cause of the world's increase in the cancer rate, heart disease, etc.
sometimes I just drink some saline (low conc) to increase electrolytes. Yes, using table salt.
What are your thoughts on magnesium oxide? I take it at bedtime and it certainly helps me sleep more soundly, but if it's a bad choice I'm open to change. Love your videos!
How about munching on a few roasted almonds or having some chamomile tea
Magnesium glycinate is best absorbed and great for sleep and muscle relaxation
My doctor recommended magnesium glycinate for better sleep.
Magnesium glycinate or biglycinate are the best ones by far, not even close.
@@jonathanc.8424 But which magnesium is giving all the health benefits Thomas talked about? What if someone doesnt need help falling asleep? There just seems to be way too many mags.
Magnesium Citrate or Magnesium Glycinate? Does it matter?
Yes, it matters! There are many types of magnesium, each with its own benefits and effects. Citrate is the cheapest and least well absorbed, and is best used to relieve constipation. Glycinate is better absorbed and additionally promotes healthy sleep - usually taken at night. But you should read about all the types and decide which is best for you. A simple web search should get you started. Good luck!
So which Magnesium is the best for Insulin resistance, I started taking Magnesium Glyznate to help with sleep, no difference in my fasting glucose
You see... Three days and no response!!!!
Yes, I heard yesterday that the magnesium is a problem.
I thought you would have mentioned Berberine
You are A GOD SENT, I am so grateful for your contribution.
Oh yes! That is why I love CHOCOLATE! Has magnesium in it! 😃❤️🙋♀️
How much oxalate? I eat it for polyphenolics not magnesium.
Wen taking magnesium make sure to watch the elemental in the tablet, this means its the part thats active, 500mg tablet really only has about 100mg magnesium, rest is fillers
It’s my understanding that Chromium ALSO lowers insulin resistance, which would mean there’s more than one mineral that plays that role. I’d love some more clarification on this.
This is true. There's many vitamins, minerals, and herbs have action on insulin. The majority of the population is magnesium deficient though. And also vitamin D deficient. Berberine is amongst the the best for regulating insulin. Works much like metformin, but without the side effects. Also great for activating longevity pathways
Chromium, vanadium and boron. Requires supplementation with b vitamins because boron depletes b6. Men need to cycle on and off boron.
@@Joe_C. berberine is not for everyone, it causes GI disturbance .
Thank you, Thomas! Good video/ explanations.
LMNT is pretty much a Keto man's Gatorade. I'm a huge fan of their products and helps me a ton when camping at my sons' motocross race weekends where I'm moving the entire time under the hot sun. Drinking LMNT in my filtered water is a lot easier than taking supplements during the heat of the day.
I wish there was any brand which had no sugar or substitute at all .LMNT has stevia ugh
@Fish Life LMNT has one that doesn't have Stevia. Even the ones that have Stevia, it's a very small amount and it never took me out of Ketosis as I tested my Urine twice a day. On really hot days the LMNT is a life saver.
what type of magnesium ?, how many mgs per day? , & when to take them ?
Human body is still very complicated! I’m a magnesium junkie now I know the combo thanks!
Good morning Thomas
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Magnesium is important for all kinds of things in the body I do a lot of driving everyday and I would notice at the end of the day my driving foot would have cramps and muscle spasms and just a dull ache that's what I started doing some research about magnesium and muscle cramps so I started taking magnesium supplement and the cramps and 98% gone away so if you get cramps a lot or muscle aches you could have a magnesium deficiency
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Eat essential carbs
What type of magnesium is in Utah sea trace minerals?
This was great thank you.
That’s has been a thought for a very long time. It affects the whole body. I felt my family was lacking in magnesium. I was in my 20s. It’s show. I should have kept taking it.
Celtic salt for magnesium..... around 94 micronutrients... better than pink Himalayan salt....
I have what I believe to be an excellent and unique Magnesium supplement (Triple Calm) which has the Malate, Glycinate, and Taurate forms of Magnesium. Only thing is, by your info, the dosage is way to LOW, at 150 mg. I will be contacting them regarding this, as I do believe in this product, but will def. get their response.
THANK YOU!
just take more?
Thank You Very Much Thomas.
Actually I AM an ASE Master Technician and trained automotive electrician and I have seen dozens of "hots" connected to three or four grounds.
This explains why people who eat more green vegetables have low insulin resistance and next to no diabetes. Green veges have high magnesium - as part of chlorophyll.
Also, start using magnesium oil daily. Its an easy way to get magnesium into your body thru the skin.
I used a spray magnesium but made my arm itch. I take magnesium glycinate cuz its a better absorption my health dr says. But I still don't absorb like I should.
Seems the testing is suggesting IR suppression but what about if one is already IR? Would the Magnesium help reverse IR symptoms?
so true
we need answer for this
Fasting
High blood sugar with the polyuria it causes results in excretion of magnesium.
After working with diabetics for years I can tell you they have low magnesium that often leads to cardiac arrhythmia.
So whether low magnesium results from IR or contributes to IR, low levels are a problem.
There is no reason to believe the relationship is unidirectional.
@@alexk48 Thank you so much. Do you recommend one version of magnesium over another? They're so many.
@@alexk48
What's the kind of magnesium and brand you're recommending?!
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Can you tell us about transdermal magnesium? It helps my pain but does it do anything else?
Yes, for example, there is much info out there re Epsom salts preventing dementia that is caused by excitatory neurotransmitters.
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Thanks. Great video. Magnesium. Wow. I take it at night for sleep. Good to know.
if magnesium intake could prevent diabetes by 50% , that would be impressive.
Stop overeating yourself...that will really help!
The question is, why are we all so magnesium deficient, our ancestors would not have had access to Magnesium supplements. Is it because of the overuse of sugar and starches?
We would have been primarily meat eaters with plant and fruit foods seasonally. Would Meat have given use enough magnesium, I would assume yes with low / no sugar / starch intake?
@@Microking4u according to Wikipedia, “Spices, nuts, cereals, cocoa and vegetables are rich sources of magnesium. Green leafy vegetables such as spinach are also rich in magnesium.” Research on hunter gatherers show that they ate lots of plant food, and in warm or tropical climates, these would have been available year-round.
@@roxyiconoclast You said it, only in those climates. Which is not the majority of the world. So that’s not by our creators design for most areas.
@@Microking4u our species evolved in Africa, it was only later we migrated to colder climes. And in colder climates, we quickly learned how to stockpile and farm plant foods.
Love your videos, brother!
Don’t Forget K2
Thanks Thomas!
Should one supplement with Potassium if one is within the normal range? I take Magnesium to alleviate PVCs.
The Real Salt people also have an electrolyte mix with their epic salt, Re-Lyte
I take my magnesium tablet at night. As a muscle relaxant also, it helps me sleep well.
Magnesium is 😎
Very informative video except one problem you never told us what foods are rich in magnesium
thanks thomas
I think a lot of people already have high calcium levels and definitely high amounts of sodium both because of the modern diet. Western countries in particular. Supplementing these two minerals is probably not necessary unless specifically prescribed by a health professional. Magnesium levels on the other hand, are low due to depletion in the soil from overfarming in the last 100 years. Supplementing magnesium is vital for health especially as we age.
Mg Theonate can cross blood brain barrier
Mg Glycinate good for sleep