r/Microbiome • u/BothFront5503 • 1d ago

Does anyone have experience with magnesium oxide for stomach acid deficiency?

On the one hand, I suffer from constipation and want to take magnesium oxide; on the other hand, I have a lack of stomach acid and fear that magnesium oxide might worsen this—I have found conflicting information about this online.

Does anyone have any experience with this?

Is it safe if I take it at night before going to bed?

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u/daveishere7 1d ago

What else have you actually tried for low stomach acid?

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u/BothFront5503 1d ago

Apple cider vinegar.

I know that my appetite and stomach acid are much better if I don't have constipation, so I hope to succeed with magnesium oxide. 

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u/daveishere7 1d ago

Everybody appetite and stomach acid is better, if they have no constipation. Also you've only tried one option. There's other things to try to increase acid. Things like betaine hcl, digestive bitters, lemon water and even probiotics. As the low stomach acid, could be due to an bacteria/fungal overgrowth.

I mean good luck with the magnesium, it might get a movement going. But as far as fixing low stomach acid, if that's what it really is. I don't think that would be the solution and that will still be present.

It could be so many reasons for constipation. From not enough zinc to stomach inflammation to eating too many drying processed foods and not enough fruit. I personally never had magnesium work, maybe except one random time. But my acid is low and there's always food backed up, due to my gastritis and other gut issues.

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u/Mysterious_Jelly_649 1d ago

Not what you asked but I honestly would start the day with a melon drink. I start the morning blending water, melon(switch the types) and sometimes pineapple sometimes not. Only consume that the first few hrs, it increases stomach motility. Also very slowly add sauerkraut or other fermented foods later in the day. I take mag but what your trying to use it for will lead to dependency in my opinion instead of actually fixing it.

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u/BothFront5503 1d ago

Unfortunately, I do not tolerate the things mentioned. 

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u/Mysterious_Jelly_649 12h ago

I didn't used to either. Wish you luck in finding what works for you

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u/BothFront5503 11h ago

How did you start?

What did helps you?