Magnesium
You can find the Magnesium module under the Resources Tab
The Magnesium Salts module contains the names of various magnesium compounds. Some are more bioavailable than others.
Magnesium can be taken in a variety of dosage forms, such as orally, transdermally, or IV. It's available orally as a solid (tablet) and liquid.
Magnesium Salt - Displays the salt form of magnesium
Brand Name - Displays the brand associated with this salt form
Admin - Refers to the type of administration.
PO - Orally
TrD - Transdermally
IV - Intravenously
Salt - Every form of magnesium for therapeutic use is produced in salt form, that is, it's combined with a number of negatively charged ions to make it more stable, more soluble, etc.
mg - Refers to the strength of the dosage form. 500mg is the amount on the label. For example, Magnesium Oxide 500mg.
Elemental
mg - Refers to the actual amount of elemental magnesium contained in the dose. For example, Magnesium Oxide contains 300mg of elemental Mg.
Factor - Displays the decimal amount of elemental magnesium in the dosage form.
Ionization - Displays the degree to which this salt can dissolve in liquid
Absorption - Displays the degree to which this salt can be absorbed through the small intestine.
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HelpID: Magnesium