Guest guest Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 I have been on Bee's protocal since June of this year and my occular and facial ea are almost clear. At least people don't stare at me any more. I will write about this later. I still gag on the egg drink and find taking 4T coconut oil about my limit. I am taking all of the supplements and have been for the past 4 months. I am wondering if I am taking the correct amount of MA and CA: Solary Calcium Cotrate 500 mg a day NOW Mag. Citrate 400mg a day I am questioning these amounts because I am having constant leg/feet cramps. Not the big " Charlie Horse " type cramps, but small cramps constantly in the front and back of my thighs, lower leg and feet. It's as if a larger cramp is coming but never does. This is not retracing as I have never had these before this past few weeks. Should I alter my supplements? Thanks, Lois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2010 Report Share Posted December 31, 2010 > > I have been on Bee's protocal since June of this year and my occular and facial > ea are almost clear. At least people don't stare at me any more. I will > write about this later. > > I still gag on the egg drink and find taking 4T coconut oil about my limit. > > I am taking all of the supplements and have been for the past 4 months. > I am wondering if I am taking the correct amount of MA and CA: > Solary Calcium Cotrate 500 mg a day > NOW Mag. Citrate 400mg a day > I am questioning these amounts because I am having constant leg/feet cramps. Not the big " Charlie Horse " type cramps, but small cramps constantly in the front and back of my thighs, lower leg and feet. It's as if a larger cramp is coming but never does. This is not retracing as I have never had these before this past few weeks. +++Hi Lois. You should be taking a total of 600 mg of each, which is taken in 2 doses of 300 mg each. Your body can only handle a maximum of 500 mg of calcium at a time so taking one dose of 500 mg is okay, but you need an additional 100 mg. Also you need 200 mg more of magnesium per day. Start with ensuring your doses are correct, and allow time for your body to adjust to the changes. After 5 days or maybe less, you shouldn't cramps. Also if you have too many foods or teas that are diuretic (meaning they get rid of water) they will also wash out minerals. Foods that are diuretic are green vegetables (some people go overboard on them) and of course most tea. Also ensure you are not having any kind of " green " drinks or products like chlorophyll, chlorella, etc. which are also diuretic. If you take baking soda to settle your stomach, be cautious not to have too much, since it is high in sodium which can throw off mineral balances. I think 2 teaspoons total per day is okay, taken in 1/4 teaspoon doses at a time. People who like sardines get more calcium - 300 mg in every can - that can also throw off the cal/mag ratio, in which case you would lower your calcium on days when you eat a full can. Minerals can only be utilized in the body if you get all of the good fats too, including cod liver oil and good saturated fats and vitamin E. All the best, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 Bee, Thank you very much. I adjusted the amount and will take 2 CA and 3 MAG pills for a total of 600mg each divided by 2 times a day. I do not drink tea, take any baking soda (except as an eye wash), and sardines are not a food that I can eat (gag facture). Lois > +++Hi Lois. You should be taking a total of 600 mg of each, which is taken in 2 doses of 300 mg each. Your body can only handle a maximum of 500 mg of calcium at a time so taking one dose of 500 mg is okay, but you need an additional 100 mg. > > Also you need 200 mg more of magnesium per day. Start with ensuring your doses are correct, and allow time for your body to adjust to the changes. After 5 days or maybe less, you shouldn't cramps. > > Also if you have too many foods or teas that are diuretic (meaning they get rid of water) they will also wash out minerals. Foods that are diuretic are green vegetables (some people go overboard on them) and of course most tea. Also ensure you are not having any kind of " green " drinks or products like chlorophyll, chlorella, etc. which are also diuretic. > > If you take baking soda to settle your stomach, be cautious not to have too much, since it is high in sodium which can throw off mineral balances. I think 2 teaspoons total per day is okay, taken in 1/4 teaspoon doses at a time. > > People who like sardines get more calcium - 300 mg in every can - that can also throw off the cal/mag ratio, in which case you would lower your calcium on days when you eat a full can. > > Minerals can only be utilized in the body if you get all of the good fats too, including cod liver oil and good saturated fats and vitamin E. > > All the best, Bee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2011 Report Share Posted January 1, 2011 > > Bee, > Thank you very much. > I adjusted the amount and will take 2 CA and 3 MAG pills for a total > of 600mg each divided by 2 times a day. > > I do not drink tea, take any baking soda (except as an eye wash), and > sardines are not a food that I can eat (gag facture). > +++Hi Lois, That's good you are adjusting your cal/mag. I'm one of those strange people who like sardines but they are not for everyone. Happy New Year! Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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