Just throwing this out there as a PSA.

Was bored at work and ended up reading something about vitamin deficiencies caused by some ADHD medications (from what I remember Adderall and Vyvanse). Among those listed was magnesium deficiency being a possible side effect. Went and bought a supplement last week and it's noticeably improved two different minor health problems I was dealing with (constipation and excessive popping in joints, particularly my wrists).

Bowel movements are now effortless and my wrists are much quieter. It's kinda crazy how drastic the change was. Can't find the original article I was reading but googling Adderall magnesium deficiency brings up a few different things to read.

  • sappho [she/her]
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    7 months ago

    Honestly I think pretty much everyone should try supplementing magnesium. Estimates vary but some huge portion of the US population is deficient without knowing it. There are different forms of supplemental magnesium - if anyone wants to try a combo that is high quality to quickly see if any form helps, I'd recommend OptiMag Neuro.

    • Kestrel [comrade/them]
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      7 months ago

      Whatever you get, just make sure it is magnesium chelate. That's the most bioavailable form.

      • Rx_Hawk [he/him]
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        7 months ago

        Yeah this will be labelled magnesium citrate as opposed to magnesium oxide. Careful though, too much mag citrate will act as a laxative.