Lenna Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I've read on various websites, including Dr. Andrew Weil's website, that magnesium is a helpful supplement for people with POTS. But I don't understand how that can be. Magnesium dilates blood vessels. That's why it's effective against migraines. So how can it help people with POTS? Isn't the goal to constrict the blood vessels if you have POTS?I'm interested in hearing about anyone's experience with magnesium supplements, and any explanations (in english, not medical-ese) about why it would help. Thanks!!!-Lenna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Burschman Posted December 14, 2007 Report Share Posted December 14, 2007 I take it for the migraine preventative reason, and it seems to work for that.I don't know how it would help POTS, except that I think I've read that it's an important mineral for overall nerve function.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 I use a once a day dose to help me retain more potassium. I felt better within the first week of starting it...two years ago. I don't get the type of chest pains I use to get. I tend to have tons of SVT and was so low in potassium until I began supplementing the magnesium.tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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