help with magnesium - Smoking Cessation Message Board

sue steer · 10-29-2004, 05:27 AM

I posted this in the addiction forum but I just wanted to let others know my experience with magnesium/calcium supplement that might help in the battle to quit smoking.
I recently started taking the vitamin for osteoporosis prevention and almost immediately the craving for a cigarette disappeared. I gave up about 6 weeks ago but felt constantly slightly jittery/unrelaxed. I now feel naturally very relaxed and it has made it so much easier.
Hope this helps.
Sue

mudhound · 11-16-2004, 06:46 PM

never heard of the connection

Deda · 11-16-2004, 08:41 PM

I have heard that magnesium is good for proper nerve function, and with calcium, can have a soothing effect. I take them also. Congratulations Sue! : )

octoberbaby · 12-03-2004, 12:12 PM

I also heard that magnsium is good for helping to relax your nerves. I quit smoking 2 weeks ago yesterday and have been taking a magnesium supplement along with my calcium and the withdrawals have been a lot easier than I thought. I still get the craving now and then and just deal with it, but I really think the magnesium is helping because I tried to quit 2 years ago, before taking magnesium & calcium, and I just couldn't do it.

Deda · 12-03-2004, 12:47 PM

Congratulations, Octoberbaby!

That's great!