Magnesium as a marker of chronic prostatitis

[1cc]

I have been suffering from chronic prostatitis for a number of years. I recently came across a study indicating that this may be caused by low magnesium. I supplemented with Magnesium Glycinate 400mg for the past 2 weeks now. Symptoms were alleviated after the first day and completely gone after 2-3 days, and now 2 weeks later still completely symptom free. Hope this helps someone. Following is the study mentioned:

Magnesium content in seminal fluid as an indicator of chronic prostatitis - PubMed

Magnesium and zinc are both involved in a high number of enzymic activities vital for mammals. They are found in prostate in remarkably high concentrations and released into seminal fluid. Furthermore, drastic reduction of Zn and Mg concentrations in the semen fluid may lead to disorders in male...

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Vince]

I've been told it's the number one supplement you should take.

1 Mineral for Everything: Magnesium

Magnesium is a common element that has many functions in the human body, from energy production to providing bone density. It is also necessary for cardiovascular health. In fact, this simple mineral has been shown in a German study to dramatically reduce both cardiovascular disease mortality...

www.excelmale.com

 

[Vince]

I eat a LOT of bananas and avocados, I wonder if that is the reason I do not have these issues. Try doing the natural way and diet adjustment?

The only way you know for sure is by getting your magnesium levels checked. As people get older is harder to digest food properly and many people I know have low magnesium.

 

[Vince]

I have all my blood work pulled every three months, so I do know mine is on point.

Why, that is a different thing.

Can you post your levels and age?

 

[MarcoFL]

I thought RBC is way to test your magnesium levels?

 

[tropicaldaze1950]

I thought RBC is way to test your magnesium levels?

Correct; that's the most accurate. Standard Mg blood measurement doesn't indicate level inside the cells. Same with zinc; RBC measurement.

 

[MarcoFL]

So my RBC runs 4.8. What is optimum?

 

[MarcoFL]

I have RBC as well. Mine is low normal, always has been since birth.

Do you guys get a number???? nobody is giving an actual number here...Where is
Mad Man when you need him

 

[ajax31]

My RBC magnesium last year was 5.1 mg/dL

Range 4 - 6.4

 

[MarcoFL]

I know the range but with all things what is optimum for RBC?