Maganesium Hyroxide

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Magnesium hydroxide shares many of the same benefits with magnesium oxide, another widely used form of magnesium. This is because magnesium oxide is a precursor to magnesium hydroxide; when magnesium oxide is mixed with water, such as it would in the gastrointestinal tract, it forms magnesium hydroxide. Magnesium oxide also has a long history of use for supporting healthy bowel motility. In a randomized controlled trial comparing magnesium oxide to placebo, it significantly improved bowel movement frequency, form, and quality of life in adults struggling with persistent constipation. Another study found that both magnesium oxide and senna, an herbal laxative, improved bowel movements; however, magnesium oxide has the benefit of inducing bowel movements through a gentle osmotic effect, whereas the stimulant effects of senna can be harsh on the gut.



In addition, this form of magnesium can support healthy bowel motility in multiple age groups. A double-blind, randomized controlled trial that administered the probiotic microorganism Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 with magnesium oxide or magnesium oxide alone found that both interventions significantly improved bowel movement frequency in children. Another clinical trial found that magnesium oxide increased bowel movement frequency, reduced the need for enemas, and improved stool consistency compared to a placebo.1Altogether, the research indicates that magnesium hydroxide is a form of magnesium commonly used for improving bowel regularity in children, adolescents, and adults.

Finally, magnesium hydroxide is not believed to be habit-forming, unlike herbal laxatives such as senna and rhubarb.

Store in room temperature.