@papayalily “most of what surfers get is runny noses, sore throats, a case of the runs – nothing too serious – but it’s there.”
Based upon what information do you know this? And even if it’s true, what does that have to do with Epson Salt baths?
@cazzie “Soap is a salt too, if you want to really get chemical on the subject. Magnesium Sulfate is different to Sodium chloride (table salt).”
Yes, I know. I taught chemistry.
“There have been studies on the absorption of magnesium by soaking in epsom salts.”
I’d like to see those studies. Please post the links.
“OK? I sell the stuff as part of my natural soap products. I believe in it”
Ah, here we go. You have a financial incentive.
“There’s been people with chronic conditions who have gotten some relief by soaking in epsom salts a few times a week. ”
Show me a placebo controlled trial where this was shown to be true.
“Magnesium is important to your wellbeing and finding effective ways to consume it without causing diarrhoea is a problem for doctors and dieticians. ”
Interesting. I am a doctor, and I also am the director of the nutrition support team in my hospital. I have directed the nutrition support team for 15 years, and I can honestly say that not once did magnesium come up in conversation. Also, I’m married to a dietitian, and she never talks about magnesium either. This would be a really good time for you to show me another source for your information.
“Soaking in Epsom salts has been shown to raise the level of Mg in people’s blood.”
Again this claim without any evidence. And even if it is true, what is the clinical significance?