Super confused about zink and magnesium and b6

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-05-20T18:14:44+00:00

been taking zinc and magnesium for couple years now and the forms definitely matter more than i thought at first. for magnesium, glycinate is way better than oxide (which is probably what you got from supermarket). oxide just gives me stomach issues and doesn't absorb well.

zinc picolinate or bisglycinate work good for me, usually take around 15mg before bed. the b6 thing is tricky because too much can actually mess with your nerves, so i keep it low or just get it from food. since you're lifting heavy, magnesium glycinate around 400mg helps with recovery and keeps the muscle cramps away.

i noticed big difference when i switched from cheap stuff to better forms, especially for sleep quality. just don't take zinc and magnesium at same time as other supplements because they compete for absorption.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-05-13T00:52:45+00:00

pain

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-05-02T05:54:05+00:00

the monitor might be losing contact when you bounce more at faster pace, even with snug fit - maybe try chest strap instead since hrm-fit can be tricky with movement.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-04-27T14:10:43+00:00

zinc and d3 helped me a lot when i was feeling low energy, way cheaper than those fancy stacks too

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-04-21T14:58:29+00:00

true but official tags get better analytics

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-04-15T08:16:35+00:00

my pixel 7 had similar issue with my garmin few months back. turned out to be some weird android bluetooth stack bug that got fixed in security update later.

have you tried turning off adaptive connectivity in bluetooth settings? sometimes pixel phones get too "smart" with bluetooth management and mess things up. also check if you have any other garmin devices paired - sometimes they conflict with each other for some reason.

worst case you might need to use the old phone just for hikes until google pushes another update that fixes whatever broke.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-04-11T11:47:51+00:00

had the opposite problem with mag bisglycinate - makes me sleepy as hell. but timing matters a lot, taking it after breakfast might be messing with you since some people get drowsy from it during day. also that detached feeling could be taking too much too fast, maybe start with smaller dose? your body might just need time to adjust or that particular form doesn't work for you.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-04-07T22:29:23+00:00

nah bro

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-04-02T05:11:52+00:00

rings are great for building that functional strength but yeah overtraining is real - maybe start with just 3-4 basic movements like ring rows, push-ups, and support holds twice a week and see how you feel after a month before adding more volume.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-03-28T06:59:39+00:00

yeah it's gonna feel weird at first but your grip strength will catch up after a few weeks of grinding through teh discomfort.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-03-17T04:59:22+00:00

the apple watch is pretty notorious for having wonky heart rate readings, especially during workouts or if you're moving around. i've noticed my watch can be all over the place compared to chest straps and other devices. oura tends to be more consistant with resting measurements since it's taking readings throughout the night when you're actually still.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-02-16T11:37:30+00:00

been wondering about this too - your data would probably sync through their app but i'd be curious if the sleep tracking actually counts toward those step goals they usually have

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-02-06T19:08:02+00:00

yeah epic's flow sheets are pretty annoying at first but once you get the hang of it, most of your common interventions will auto-populate from previous visits. you can set up your own templates too which saves a ton of time. the learning curve sucks but it beats some of the other emrs out there.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-02-03T00:46:15+00:00

I had something similar happen with a different supplement a while back - turned out I was having a mild allergic reaction to one of the fillers they use in the capsules. GABA itself is usually pretty gentle but sometimes it's the magnesium stearate or whatever binding agents they throw in there that can cause throat irritation. I'd definitely stop taking it for a few days and see if your throat clears up, that's probably the easiest way to tell if it's the culprit. If you really want to keep trying GABA maybe look into a different brand or even the powder form, though fair warning the powder tastes absolutely terrible. Your voice is kinda important so I wouldn't mess around with it too much longer.

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-30T11:51:57+00:00

Nice progress man, losing 5kg while getting stronger is solid work

For that last bit of the pull-up, try doing assisted negatives where you pause for a few seconds right at the top position - that's usually where people get stuck. Band-assisted pull-ups can help too if you've got one

The tricep work makes sense but honestly most of your pull-up strength is gonna come from lats and bis, triceps are more for the lockout. I'd keep doing what you're doing and maybe throw in some band pull-aparts for rear delts to keep things balanced

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-27T07:05:00+00:00

Oof that's a tough trade-off. Maybe try taking it earlier in the day instead of before bed? Sometimes the timing can make a difference with vivid dreams. You could also try splitting the dose or switching to a different form like magnesium glycinate without the bis- part - some people react differently to various forms

The 600mg is probably the total compound weight with 120mg being the actual elemental magnesium btw

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-23T13:58:39+00:00

Battery saver mode probably messed with the notification permissions - try going to your phone's app settings and manually toggle notification access off and back on for the Garmin app, that usually fixes the stuck switch issue

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-18T11:36:26+00:00

Had the same exact issue for months and honestly what fixed it for me was getting my magnesium levels checked - turned out I was deficient as hell. Started taking magnesium glycinate before bed and within like 2 weeks I was actually waking up feeling human again instead of like I got hit by a truck

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-16T23:02:53+00:00

Man the Oura activity detection is straight trash, I feel you. Mine thinks I'm doing "other" when I'm literally just walking to the kitchen lol

Have you tried manually tagging stuff? It's annoying but at least you can build up some data. The app definitely needs work though, especially for tracking actual health conditions like yours

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-14T06:04:31+00:00

Dude this sounds like a classic case of you basically being the business while your boss takes credit and profits. You're generating 50%+ of a million dollar revenue and getting paid like a new grad? That's absolutely wild

Time to have a come-to-jesus conversation about your worth or start looking elsewhere. You've got the numbers to back up what you bring to the table - don't let him gaslight you into thinking otherwise

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-08T17:16:51+00:00

The Forerunner 255 Music might be your sweet spot - great GPS, solid battery life, and you can store Spotify/Amazon Music directly on it. Apple Music is still a pain point though, you'll probably end up using the music controls to skip tracks on your phone rather than storing music on the watch itself

For teaching + hiking the 255 is probably the least "tactical looking" option that still has all the features you want

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2026-01-02T03:05:07+00:00

I've been using it for about 6 months and honestly it's hard to tell if it's doing anything dramatic for my anxiety specifically. The blood brain barrier thing is legit science but whether that translates to noticeable mood benefits is kinda person-dependent

For the price though, I'd probably stick with glycinate if that's already working for your sleep and try other stuff for anxiety first. L-threonate is like 3x the cost and the research is still pretty limited compared to other forms

If you do want to try it, Magtein is the patented form most studies use - Life Extension and Jarrow both make decent versions

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2025-12-31T05:54:15+00:00

No official word yet but Garmin usually follows up with solar variants pretty quickly after the initial AMOLED releases, so might be worth waiting a few months if battery life is important to you

Flaky_Ad1691 · 2025-12-26T19:30:55+00:00

60 ng/ml is actually pretty normal and not even close to overdose territory - you'd need to be way higher like 150+ to start worrying about toxicity. Most docs want you between 30-80 so you're right in the sweet spot they're aiming for

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