Swanson Magnesium Chloride Flakes 2.2 lb (35.27 Ounce) (1 kg) Flakes

This bottle of magnesium chloride flakes was a welcome find on Amazon, offered at a reasonable price from the company which provides  Magnesium Oil 8 fl oz (237 ml) Spray  (my review of that spray gives details on causes and cures of magnesium deficiency). Upon receipt of these flakes, I checked the ingredients and was relieved to see that not a single item has been added to this pure magnesium chloride salt in the form of gorgeous, smooth, marble white flakes from the ancient Zechstein Seabed (currently located far underground). I feel blessed to find a product without unwanted ingredients which are often toxic and operating in opposition to the purpose of the product.In efforts to reverse numerous health issues currently speculated to be caused by magnesium deficiencies, many people have been reporting excellent results from transdermal applications of magnesium chloride sprays and bath flakes, much better results than from oral supplements (which can provide unneeded laxative effects).Like Epsom salts, these flakes are dissolved in water in a full bath or foot bath. In addition to that use, I purchased the flakes to refill my spray bottle of Mg oil. I used tap water instead of distilled water (note: distilled water is used in the marketed spray, which is a good idea because in some areas tap water contains chemicals which can work against Mg absorption, Fluoride being one of these). I wanted to experiment with percentages of water to salt, and I am pleased with how easily and clearly the flakes dissolved. I used the proportions noted on the label (1 cup flakes to 4 qt's water, which I reduced to ¼ cup in 1 qt). The solution feels the same as the 8 oz spray linked above, though the spray is a super saturated solution made directly from the mg chloride deposits in the Zechstein sea, so that quality of solution might be superior to my makeshift dissolving of the flakes into tap water. I'm planning to experiment with the flakes for a variety of uses, including cleaning and laundry, since they appear to be good at dissolving deposits.[Since posting this review I have continued studying related web sites. I was encouraged that one reputable site said these flakes can be used to make your own Mag chloride brine water. However, another reputable site described the mining and manufacturing processes of both the flakes and "oils" (brine water) and explained, if I understand this correctly, that the magnesium chloride brine water is the first extraction from the seabed, and the flakes are made by evaporation of that brine water, in a process using heat which produces minuscule quantities of byproducts from the magnesium chloride solution. They said these byproducts are not toxic, but they can't recommend using the flakes to make homemade sprays. If you want to make your own Mg chloride spray by adding water to these flakes, I would recommend first reading the Zechstein web site regarding this. Other good sites to check are Swanson and Ancient Minerals.]A larger quantity of the same solution which is sold in the spray is available for refills  Magnesium Oil 64 fl oz (1.9 l) Liquid . I plan to keep a supply of that oil on hand, in addition to the flakes, and to buy additional spray bottles of solution. I carry a baggie of flakes in my purse for making a quick batch of "oil" in an emergency. In a larger purse I also carry the spray bottle of oil.The Swanson web site has interesting information on the mining, production, and suggested uses of these magnesium products.  Ancient Minerals  carries similar products and also has an informative web site. I recommend reading other reviews on magnesium products and books, as well as Googling Magnesium every which way. I actually Googled Mg ions contained in the outer ring in quasars! Due to my experiences with Mg deficiency noted in my review of Mg oil, I wasn't surprised at how many ills are said to be caused by this deficiency, and how many people are oblivious to the deficiency and its connections to a number of serious health issues. I've almost fallen over the edge of believing this mineral is the Life Force incarnate, the link to the Godhead! Yes, I write sci-fi, LOL!! (Even so, I'm so thankful for the healing, strengthening, clarifying potency of magnesium that I could believe some pretty weird stuff.)I'd like to share a true story which confirmed for me magnesium's ability to remove calcium deposits. In this case the product was oral Magnesium Oxide tablets. However, Magnesium Chloride flakes might produce similar results in a more efficient way.After ingesting daily 1500 mg of Magnesium Oxide tablets for a few months (releasing unabsorbed remainders of the mineral daily) I noticed a strange side effect. For decades our toilet had flushed sluggishly, in spite of using every treatment made on Earth. Though the flush would fully remove contents, I had always wondered why we rarely heard the "gluck, gluck, gluck" sound which normal toilets seem to produce, following completion of the water's downward swirl. Then one day added to a few subsequent days during which we removed large flakes of dense mineral deposits which had remained in the (clean) bowl after flushing. The heavy flakes had been loosened from somewhere inside beyond the bowl. Since removing those released deposits, the toilet has flushed with never before seen vigor accompanied by a loud series of "glucks." We had no idea that calcium deposits in the plumbing were restricting the flow of water.For me, this example of a toilet being expunged of calcium solidifications reinforced the truth in magnesium's reversals of serious health issues related to calcium deposits. As exemplified from a science class experiment noted in Dr. Carolyn Dean's book,  The Magnesium Miracle  (also on Kindle), magnesium in adequate quantities [the percentage of Mg has to be greater than the amount of Ca*] will dissolve calcium deposits in the body, often resulting in relief of kidney and bladder stones, gout, hardening of the arteries, and calcium build up in various vessels, tissues, bones.I will conclude by sharing a heartbreaking fact here which I had also included in my review of Mg oil: A friend of mine recently suffered the death of a daughter in her 30's. The daughter, according to the report from her physician, had been given (by a different physician) a new medication which surprised everyone by suddenly depleting the magnesium in her system. Upon retiring for the night, the woman died, from one heartbeat to the next. According to most current speculation, Magnesium releases or relaxes muscles, while Calcium tenses them. According to the reports, the woman's heart contracted, but wouldn't release, due to the sudden depletion of magnesium. She died in minutes.This review is dedicated to Melissa, who would appreciate both the humor and the seriousness of magnesium's connection to the life force.Linda G. Shelnutt* Recent studies seem to be leaning toward seeing the necessity of the ratio of magnesium to calcium favoring Mg. In the past several years calcium has been promoted as being the priority mineral (recall the high level of hype placed on coral calcium being a cure all). Very recently the preferred ratio was moved again toward the favor of Mg, as noted in Dr. Dean's book linked above, with the preferred ratio being 1:1 (her web site has recently been leaning toward a 2:1 ratio). I believe that it is not only essential but vital that magnesium retain the highest percentage over other minerals, especially calcium, phosphorus, and potassium, which tend to overtake magnesium and defeat the synergistic purposes of all minerals and vitamins, indeed all nutrients. I hope to write more about this in my review of The Magnesium Miracle.

Magnesium Chloride Flakes 2.2 lb (35.27 oz) Flakes I ordered this product, because my Dr suggested I use magnesium oil to help with my muscle tension. After pricing magnesium oil in our local heath store, I decided it would be more economical to make my own. Making it is super easy, boil water (distilled or filtered) and mix with equal parts magnesium flakes, stir until dissolved. After cooling move to glass spray bottles. I make it up 1 cup of water to 1 cup of magnesium flakes at a time. It fills 4 - 2 oz spray bottles, plus the leftover I keep in a mason jar on a dark shelf for later. I keep one bottle in my purse, 1 in the bathroom (spray it on wet from the shower works really well) and 1 in bedroom (for when I wake up with muscle pain in the night), and I have one extra in case I lose a bottle (so something I would do). I also have my kids use when they are sore from sports.And I cannot even begin to express how much this helps. It isn't instant, and honestly it isn't even noticeable at first. But as you go on, and move, you will notice it doesn't hurt anymore. It is amazing, and I am so thankful for it. For anyone skeptical, if you have ever felt the benefits of an Epsom salt bath, this is the same thing, but more concentrated and easier to apply where needed.And, oh my gosh!, don't put it in your mouth!!, this is grossly salty!!I have never used a different brand of magnesium flakes, but I am so happy with this brand that I will for sure be back to buy more (but this container is so large and you don't need to use very much (I really recommend an atomizing spray bottle to use), it isn't a purchase I will have to make again for at least another year.Plus, I heard a rumor that if you have enough magnesium, it can help reverse tooth decay and cavities. Haven't verified it for myself, but it will be interesting to see if I get this particular side effect....

I take a medicines that depletes my magnesium everyday causing cramps including airway swelling if I don't stay on top of it, so I take a mag supplement as well as spray with mag oil. I mixed this 1:1 with warm distilled water and put in a plastic spray bottle, I spray a few sprays on my stomach usually twice a day, if i feel as though my airway will swell (not often) i rub just a bit on my throat and it stops that immediately. Sometimes I squirt on my arms as well and rub it in. I feel a slight tingle or itch for maybe 20 minutes ..it's not uncomfortable at all, I leave it on,I dont wash it off, but you can wash off after a half hour. I have developed a small rash on the inside of my arms before, i just avoid that spot and spray somewhere else for a couple of weeks, then return back to the arms if i feel it necessary. It's been a life saver for me. it also works wonders for stress! Magnesium is calming!... I actually take my little squirt bottle with me when i go somewhere, in case I need it. My son also likes me to rub on his back thoroughly for pain after a work out at the gym, he says it works immediately, and also for a stiff neck at one time. Great stuff :)

I've been using magnesium oil for about a year and half now. I have used other brands of magnesium chloride flakes that are more expensive and this can go head to head with them. The flakes come from the Zechstein seabed, just like the other more expensive brands, and works just as well. I make my own topical magnesium oil with it. It's not really an oil, but it feels like it. I use either a 1:1 ratio of flakes to warmed distilled water or 2:1 ratio of flakes to distilled water. If you haven't used magnesium oil before, you may want to use the lower concentration and if it stings, just wet your hand in the sink and rub it on the area and it will dilute the oil and stop the stinging.Magnesium effects more than 320 different processes in the body, so more than 75-80% of the population of the US is deficient in the essential mineral. My cramps stopped within about 5 minutes of using the oil and I used a higher dose for 6-8 weeks to bring my body out of the deficiency.