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Everyone should know about this... Here is an update on the video contents... Magnesium is important for over 600 reactions. Most of my patients need magnesium. Th best absorbed magnesium's are Citrate, Glycinate and amino acid chelate. Threonate is said to get into the brain well. Beware Magnesium Oxalate or Oxide which are designed for constipation - they are not absorbed. Aspartate is also not absorbed well. drfrances.co.nz http://www.skinfresh.co.nz/
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