Definitely a specific kind

You want your magnesium to come with calcium - the two work together for muscle contraction and relaxtion. You want to get a chelated version - something that ends in 'ate' like malate or citrate (but not carbonate as it's harder to absorb) and you should find the two minerals together in a 2:1 ratio (usually 333mg calcium / 167 mg magnesium).

They should be taken in two doses, at least - the body can only use so much at once. RDA for calcium is 1000mg and for magnesium its 500mg. I typically take one with 3 meals and save one for bedtime.

HTH
Nat

Hey, La Vonna - how you doin' girl? I love this forum, too. Anyhow, I have been using Nature's Aide Oral Chelation Formula vitamins, and I feel terrific. You can order a 6-month supply for like $129.00 - it's really worth it. Here's their website:

http://www.naturesaide.com

FORGET ABOUT THE CARB BLOCKERS. They really don't work and you're right, they will get you off-track in this new WOE.

As far as the sleep issue - I sometimes take a supplement called GABA (which stimulated the HGH - Human Growth Hormone - on an empty stomach just before bed.

Another helpful sleep remedy is melatonin extract. You can get both of these items at your health food store, or check online at Vitaminshoppe.com.

Happy dreams and Happy days ~!
Peace,
Lena