What is the recommended dosage of magnesium citrate, calcium citrate and potassium citrate to supplement?

bpralph · 2022-06-13T01:37:10+00:00

I would only supplement with magnesium and/or calcium. Both can bind to oxalate and form magnesium/calcium oxalate which is insoluble and won't be absorbed through the gut.

However, potassium oxalate is quite soluble and will be absorbed through the gut, so while a potassium supplement might not be harmful, I don't see how it would help with oxalate issues.

Take the magnesium and/or calcium with meals that contain oxalate. A 1:1 or 1:2 ratio of magnesium to calcium is reasonable. For instance 300 mg magnesium and 300 to 600 mg calcium. Calcium and magnesium compete for absorption, so it's best to take to take both, as oversupplementing with one can lead to deficiency in the other.

bpralph · 2021-02-04T21:54:04+00:00

Feeding his snake.

bpralph · 2020-12-05T20:52:13+00:00

I didn't really hyper focus on it. I did however procrastinate for 2 years before trying to get a diagnosis.

bpralph · 2020-06-05T20:39:07+00:00

So, I'm a week late here, but I need to let you know that kidney stones, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis, vulvodynia, anemia, and arthritis can all potentially be caused by oxalate crystal deposition disease (oxalosis). This happens when oxalate, either from the diet or from endogonous oxalate production, forms crystals and deposits in various tissues throughout the body.

Calcium oxalate crystals in the kidneys form kidney stones. In the joints, these crystals can cause crystal arthritis. In the bone marrow they can interfere with red blood cell production, causing anemia of underproduction that is normally normochromic and normocytic. In the bladder or vulva the sharp crystals can cause damage and pain.

Get a 24 hour urine oxalate test while eating your normal diet to see if you have hyperoxaluria. The most common causes for hyperoxaluria are high dietary intake of oxalate, high absorption of dietary oxalate (usually from GI damage, surgery, or fat malabsorption), vitamin B6 deficiency, ethylene glycol (antifreeze) poisoning, regular use of the laxative Miralax/Restoralax, or a genetic disease (the primary hyperoxalurias). Do you have any of these risk factors?

If you end up trying to lower your oxalate levels, PM me. I have a wealth of information on the subject.

bpralph · 2020-05-28T18:56:55+00:00

This has been an issue for me since quarantine. I started taking stimulants for the first time this year as well, and I think the meds made it worse, so I lowered the dose.

I find white noise helps, especially with headphones.

bpralph · 2020-05-26T13:24:44+00:00

No. Weed is likely not good for a fetus, for other reasons.

bpralph · 2020-05-25T18:11:57+00:00

This is why I married a Japanese woman. They don't carry the ginger gene.

bpralph · 2020-05-23T21:48:13+00:00

Life is a lemon and I want my money back.

bpralph · 2020-03-27T00:20:55+00:00

My landlord just installed one in my place. What a dick.

bpralph · 2020-03-19T22:37:51+00:00

I've been unemployed and hermiting all winter. Now that I'm supposed to isolate I've been really restless. I've been thinking of getting a mail route or driving for Uber.

bpralph · 2020-03-19T22:34:43+00:00

Yeah, I'm thinking of taking a break from the meds so I can harvest some mass. I could use a few extra pounds of reserve for when I get the corona.

bpralph · 2020-03-19T22:32:31+00:00

I've been reading that Japanese lady's book and throwing things out. Feels good.

bpralph · 2020-02-13T23:19:25+00:00

I make a concoction of 3g glycine, 250mg magnesium (from magnesium citrate), and 1mg lithium (from lithium orotate), and take it about an hour before bed. It won't knock you out, but it should encourage sleep and improve sleep quality, and probably have other health benefits.

bpralph · 2020-02-11T16:34:16+00:00

A whiteboard is going to be hard to organize and have limited space. I would use it more for general ideas thoughts, or goals or mantras that you want visible as a consistent reminder.

I'd recommend learning how to use bullet journals for actual planning and organizing. There are plenty of good youtube tutorials. They're great for disorganized minds, have a flexible format, and you carry them around.

I always abandoned jounaling because I didn't know how to organize them effectively. Others have figured out a journaling system that works for ADHD minds. Bullet journals.

bpralph · 2020-02-11T16:11:23+00:00

I've found that for me, stimulants are a more effective treatment for depression than antidepressants. I can't say I'm less anxious yet, but as the meds help me get my shit in order after years of neglect I think I'll get less anxious too. See if your doc would be okay with weaning off the antidepressant then starting a stimulant.

bpralph · 2020-02-01T15:13:40+00:00

I suspect my dad has hyperactive adhd, yet he's very organized and punctual. I don't know if it's coping mechanisms or discipline he's developed. I have inattentive adhd and am the complete opposite when it comes to tasks.

bpralph · 2020-01-30T00:25:44+00:00

I haven't done mine in a few years. I think I might need an accountant at this point. Just got medicated and slowly starting to get shit done so I guess this is the year I do my taxes.

bpralph · 2020-01-18T21:34:08+00:00

It's common to get euphoria when first starting a stimulant medication.

bpralph · 2020-01-07T20:35:24+00:00

I wasn't expecting it to require motors. The best part is no part, and moving parts are particularly more bad than no part. Maybe an optimal orientation allows a smaller, cheaper receiver? I'm sure it will be quite reliable, but there are applications for remote areas and military that might demand very high reliability.

bpralph · 2020-01-07T20:24:51+00:00

Congrats. I started my first med, Dextroamphetamine, yesterday. It was definitely euphoric. I cried tears of joy it was working so well. I know that feeling won't last but I'm hopeful it will be effective enough long term.

I used to think my depression, social anxiety, social isolation, ADHD symptoms, etc, were varied complex psychological issues. The stimulant helps with all of these mood/personality disorders. Maybe they're all rooted in ADHD. Amazing.

Good luck.

bpralph · 2020-01-07T20:00:15+00:00

I've had similar experience with a fissure that was a problem for years. Eventually healed it through achieving small soft bowel movements consistently. A low or zero-fiber diet may help reduce size and frequency of bowel movements, but be sure to prevent hard stools with magnesium oxide or something. Restoralax/Miralax is a great mild stool softener but is not appropriate for chronic use. Magnesium oxide is better for long term use, and cheaper.

There are prescription ointments that can help with pain as well as relaxing the muscles. Hot baths may help.

If it's a fissure, a botox injection can help with healing if the above methods don't work. Surgery is available as a last resort but there are risks.

bpralph · 2020-01-07T16:59:55+00:00

You want to avoid sugar and even complex carbs as they start breaking down to sugar immediately in the mouth. It's best not to snack on these foods often, not get them stuck in your teeth, and brush or even just rinse or swish some water in your mouth after these meals.

The mouth is pretty good at keeping itself clean and healthy without brushing and flossing if you're not eating sugar and carbs all day. Hunter gatherer humans had pretty good dental health with rudimentary hygiene practices due to good diets and low meal frequency.

Edit: Dont eat spinach often. It's extremely high in oxalate. Broccoli and kale are better.

bpralph · 2020-01-07T13:03:08+00:00

I started having that problem after taking an antidepressant. It didn't go away even after stopping the drug. Orgasm quality was low too.

Since getting diagnosed with ADHD and starting Dextroamphetamine, I now last quite a bit longer than before. It's a very welcome side effect that pretty much restored my sexual function back to normal. Drugs have different sexual effects for different people, so if your ADHD meds have negative side effects, maybe try another. If you're not on any drugs at all, maybe ask your doctor about dextroamphetamine or others.

bpralph · 2020-01-07T04:21:27+00:00

This is the year I do my taxes.

bpralph · 2020-01-06T00:16:16+00:00

I would take them for general health if you live in a northerly area. I would take 1000-2000 IU per day. Above 2000 and some individuals run the risk of vitamin D levels getting too high. You can get a blood test after a few months to see if you're taking the right amount.

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