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The Institute of Biochemic Medicine (Asia – Pacific)
Magnesium – An Essential Element of Life MAGNESIUM PHOSPHATE
© The Institute of Biochemic Medicine (Asia – Pacific) – June 2001
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Contents INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 3
MAGNESIUM ........................................................................................................................................... 4
What is Magnesium? .......................................................................................................................... 4
Magnesium in its Historical Sense .......................................................................................................... 5
Magnesium becomes Manganese, and Magnium becomes Magnesium .......................................... 5
Less Magnesium in the Soil ................................................................................................................. 6
No possible compensation through food, in cases of Magnesium deficiency ................................... 6
Why does the human organism require Magnesium? ....................................................................... 7
Occurrence of Magnesium ...................................................................................................................... 8
Animal Tests (Hamsters) ......................................................................................................................... 8
Magnesium in Medicine.......................................................................................................................... 9
What affects Magnesium Absorption ................................................................................................. 9
Ideal ratio found in Dolomite .............................................................................................................. 9
Over-dosage and Contra-indications .................................................................................................... 10
What happens if we take too much Magnesium? ............................................................................ 10
Contra indications ............................................................................................................................. 10
What else should be considered when prescribing Magnesium? .................................................... 10
Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency .................................................................................................... 11
Head: ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Muscle Cramps: ................................................................................................................................. 11
Heart: ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Stomach and Intestine: ..................................................................................................................... 11
The following symptoms may also be present in Magnesium deficiency .................................... 11
A Magnesium deficiency may be caused by ..................................................................................... 11
Is Epilepsy Magnesium dependent? ................................................................................................. 11
Nutritional science has discovered ................................................................................................... 12
Magnesium and the Blood Vessels ................................................................................................... 12
Babies require Magnesium ............................................................................................................... 12
When the Magnesium need is increased.............................................................................................. 13
Stress ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Sportspersons ................................................................................................................................... 13
Changes in Climate ............................................................................................................................ 13
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When dieting / fasting .......................................................................................................................... 14
Other occasions ................................................................................................................................ 14
Phosphates ............................................................................................................................................ 15
The Duties and Functions of Phosphates .......................................................................................... 15
Magnesium Phosphoricum – Magnesium Phosphate .................................................................. 15
Phosphate regulates the acid-alkaline balance ................................................................................ 15
How does Phosphorus enter the body? ........................................................................................... 16
Some further notes on the use of Magnesium Phosphate ................................................................... 17
Dr. Schüssler’s “Hot 7“ ...................................................................................................................... 17
MAGNESIUM ......................................................................................................................................... 18
This book is dedicated to the memory of those great scientists .......................................................... 19
Acknowledgement ................................................................................................................................ 19
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INTRODUCTION
In order to understand the basic functioning of the organism it is necessary to focus firstly on the cell
and commence with the words of Professor Virchow (1821 - 1902) “The definition of all disease
resolves itself around an altered or changed state of a cell “– “A loss of the power of union with
organic matter of any of the inorganic salts of a tissue produces an altered or abnormal condition
which is termed disease. “
Dr Wilhelm Heinrich Schüssler, the discoverer of the 12 fundamental tissue salts, which we term
today as Minerals, supplied to the cell the missing tissue salt, which then united with the organic
matter and as a result the cell was restored to a normal function. Chemical affinity plays an
important part here, each salt, by virtue of the law existing between organic and inorganic
substances, being taken up by the particular cell where it is required.
Dr Schüssler wrote: “The inorganic substances in the blood and tissues are sufficient to heal all
diseases which are curable at all. The question whether this or that disease is or is not dependent
on the existence of fungi, germs, or bacilli is of no importance in Biochemic treatment because this
treatment goes to the basic cause of the trouble, and, by supplying to the cells the cell salts needed
for a normal condition to exist, thereby destroys the breeding place for the fungi, germs, or bacilli. If
the remedies are used according to the symptoms, the desired result, that of curing the disease will
be gained in a logical and natural way. “ – This statement is of course true today in a limited sense, it
would be more accurate to say...they help to cure all diseases that can be cured, and in particular
they help to regulate constitutional disturbances.
Normally such tissue salts are taken up by the cells from the foodstuffs that we consume, however
due to a number of reasons, some of which have been outlined in the forthcoming pages, it may be
necessary to supplement such tissue salts in order to maintain health.
However it is important to remember that the biochemical method of administering remedies
should only be regarded as a substitution method, that is, simply as a method of replacing deficient
Mineral substances. All of these Mineral salts are provided in far larger quantities in our food.
However, the diet is of prime importance, and equally so the preparation of food, if the maximum
quantity of Minerals, Vitamins and secondary plant substances are to be obtained.
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MAGNESIUM
What is Magnesium?
The bio element Magnesium is the most essential mineral for all forms of life that occur in nature.
In plants Magnesium is an important substance of the colour green in leaves – the chlorophyll. With
the help of chlorophyll the plants can utilise the sunlight as a source of energy. Human beings and
animals also need Magnesium. The organism cannot produce minerals by itself, nor is it able to
produce vitamins. Magnesium has to be taken every day – normally through our foodstuffs – even
water; however quantities available are dependent on numerous factors, some of which have been
discussed in the following pages.
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for the human organism. This was recognised
and reported on by Dr. Schüssler who introduced the salt Magnesium Phosphoricum (Magnesium
Phosphate) to medicine. Having regard to the theory that all biochemic mineral salts not only
regulate the mineral metabolism but supplement the cells, the importance of Magnesium in
medicine has only in recent years been given the recognition it deserves – particularly as a
protection against heart attacks - even though Dr. Schüssler investigated and documented the
importance of this mineral over 130 years ago !
Taking account of the chemical composition of a human being weighing 70kg, minerals make up
approximately 4% of the body weight, in this case some 2.8 kg –and is comprised as follows :
Magnesium: 24 – 35 g, Phosphate: 600 – 850g; 65% is oxygen (0), 3% is Nitrogen (N), 10% Hydrogen
(H) and 18% Carbon (C). Trace elements make up only 0.05% of the overall weight – iron, zinc,
fluorine and others.
Taking 30g of Magnesium as being the average – 99% of this amount is contained within the cells;
blood only contains 1%. The Magnesium concentration in the red blood cells is approximately 80mg
per litre, whereas Phosphate, the salt of phosphoric acid is ten times higher.
Measured on a healthy person medicine suggests the ‘norms’ for Magnesium and Phosphate levels
in blood to be:
o Magnesium between 0.65 – 1.10 mmol/litre
o Phosphate between 0.83 – 1.44 mmol/litre
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The daily requirement of Magnesium has never been clearly defined; general statements suggest the
following as an average:
Males – 350 mg per day
Females – 300 mg per day
Boys (14 years and more) – 400 mg per day
Girls (14 years and more) – 350 mg per day
Pregnant women (from the 4th month) – 400 mg per day
Children (up to the age of 14 years) – 130-330 mg per day
People under stress – 450-500 mg per day
Breastfeeding mothers – 450 mg per day
The Canadian practitioner and nutritionist Le Compte says, in cases of Magnesium deficiency, there
is an increased risk of heart-attacks and prostate disease therefore a minimum supplement of
between 800 and 1,000 mg per day should be taken.
Magnesium in its Historical Sense
The name Magnesium first appeared in pre-Christian times.
The Dolomite Mountains in Italy with their sharp outlines were named after the mineral Dolomite
(calcium-magnesium-carbon). Vegetation found growing in this region is extremely rich in
Magnesium. In the Dolomite limestone, Magnesium and Calcium exist in a ratio of 1:2, and it is
common knowledge that plants react to, too much or too little Magnesium, with plants being
distinguished as Magnesium avoiding and Magnesium seeking. Botanists have also observed that
‘oily plants’ contain greater quantities of Magnesium.
By the way, chlorophyll, the green substance of leaves, whose healing qualities has been known and
praised for centuries, is a Magnesium compound.
Magnesium becomes Manganese, and Magnium becomes Magnesium
Magnesium was once known as Magnesia Alba, English Salt, and a variety of other names. The
chemist Davey, who investigated the electrochemical decomposition of Magnesium bearing soil was
the first scientist to investigate metallic Magnesium – named it Magnium, as the metal Manganese
was already called Magnesium! Later the names were exchanged.
Nowadays Magnesium is used in light alloy technology and in fireworks. Its various salts are
abundantly used in medicine, e.g., Magnesium Sulphate (Epsom Salt) is recommended to empty the
bowel, for arthritis, wounds and neuritis; and Magnesium Oxide neutralises gastric stomach acids.
Even though this mineral was widely researched by Dr Schüssler, in particular Magnesium Phosphate
making among other observations that it was an essential Mineral in the prevention of Heart attacks
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– more and more information regarding this mineral was published between 1909 and 1939, then
nothing was heard for decades (!) when suddenly in 1960 science declared – “Magnesium has very
little impact, and is not worthy of further mentioning. “ Today however Magnesium is seen as one of
the most important minerals in medicine.
Less Magnesium in the Soil (This varies from country to country)
The existence of Magnesium in nature has drastically changed during the last 50 years. The soils
have been washed out, caused by clearances which have, incidentally, increased the mineral levels
in the oceans: consequently the Magnesium content in our nutrition has been reduced. The result –
we experience a Magnesium deficiency if our diet does not consist of whole food, produced in a
biologically dynamic manner (providing the soil is rich in Magnesium).
Magnesium deficient soils were only recognised some 20 years ago when the so-called Magnesium
deficiency cramps occurred in cattle and when medical examinations established a correlation
between Magnesium deficiency cramps in cattle and Heart attacks in human beings.
Some 130 years earlier the researches of Schüssler, as his notes clearly show, made the same
correlation between Magnesium deficiency being a cause of cramps and Heart attacks, among other
things!
Further investigations have shown that nowadays general nutrition contains on average 40% less
Magnesium than 100 years ago. The use of chemical fertilizers causes ground water to become
enriched with the ‘artificial manure’ to such an extent that the soil is no longer able to absorb
Magnesium. If chemical fertilization stopped and was replaced with Magnesium rich Dolomite
instead, crops would again become rich in Magnesium.
No possible compensation through food, in cases of Magnesium deficiency
Following a normal healthy diet there should not be a lack of Magnesium. A short term deficiency is
normally balanced through the existing amount of Magnesium contained in the skeleton, whereas a
long term deficiency cannot be balanced through a diet that is permanently low in Magnesium. It
may also depend on us, how much of the little available Magnesium we receive through our
nutrition because for example, it is also lost when food is soaked or cooked (boiling method) for too
long and the water, containing all the nutrition is then poured away. (Here is one very good reason
why the use of steaming prevents the loss of such nutrients and allows a greater uptake.)
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Why does the human organism require Magnesium?
Magnesium is essential for the structure of bones, teeth, sinews and for the activities of
numerous enzymes. This mineral also plays a vital role in the metabolic process of
carbohydrates and proteins (Magnesium is necessary for protein synthesis). This bio-element
stimulates different fat-splitting enzymes. Magnesium makes it possible for our muscles to
function correctly, and in the nervous system subdues the irritability between nerves and
muscles, therefore it provides a “cramp easing effect“ on the muscular system – and on the
other hand the transmission of information (stimuli) between nerve and muscle only
functions with the help of Magnesium.
Magnesium reduces Cholesterol levels
Research (using animals) has concluded that the immune system does not function properly
if there is a Magnesium deficiency. Another important function of Magnesium is the
stimulating effect it has on white blood cells, encouraging them to destroy harmful
substances within the organism.
Magnesium is extremely important for the hormone metabolism; it binds the
neurotransmitter substances which are set free at the nerve connecting points –
acetylcholine, adrenaline and noradrenaline.
Magnesium promotes approximately a dozen different metabolic functions, for example –
hormone transportation, nerve peptides, etc., etc.
Most considerable of all is that Magnesium is necessary for more than 300 enzyme reactions.
Without Magnesium for example the circulating hormones reduce their performance and
Calcium cannot be utilized.
Magnesium inhibits blood coagulation and therefore protects the body against thrombosis,
assists in the prevention of Arteriosclerosis. It also influences the adrenaline distribution –
in stress situations adrenaline is the cause of an increase in metabolism and therefore more
energy is gained This bio-element also provides protection against heart-attacks. (A survey
carried out in England on heart attack patients showed only small Magnesium
concentrations in serum – a Magnesium deficiency)
Magnesium controls cell osmosis, accelerates the activities of phosphatase 3,000 fold, and
slows down the development of colibacilli in the bowel.
Medicine has ‘discovered’ that there may also be a connection to various Cancers, in that
the occurrence of tumours was much higher in regions with a low Magnesium soil content.
For oxygen usage in the tissue, Magnesium is indispensable.
Magnesium reduces heart irritability, intensifies and extends the effect of analgesics (pain-
killers) – it is of interest to note that in some research carried out it has been found that
patients were able to reduce the analgesic dosage when supplementing Magnesium on a
regular basis.
Magnesium plays a larger part in caries prevention than does Fluorine!
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Occurrence of Magnesium
The following nutrients are some of those that are rich in Magnesium, providing of course that the
soil has a sufficient content. – Soy flour –seeds – nuts – wholemeal – wheat germs – legumes – cocoa
– fish – dried fruit – bread – cheese – sea or spring water – chlorophyll (everything that is green)
While on the one hand we have to provide our body with sufficient Magnesium to enable the
different functions in the organism to take place, on the other hand the body has to be able to
absorb Magnesium sufficiently. Absorption promotes the production of the Thyroid gland hormone,
Thyroxin. – Lack of concentration, loss of energy, sensations such as tingling in hands and feet or
constipation could well be signs of a reduced production of Thyroxin, which may be the result of an
insufficient absorption of Magnesium.
Animal Tests (Hamsters)
Experiments conducted at the University of Southern California (San Diego) showed the following
results:
Food with a low Magnesium content caused the following typical symptoms after just 4 days
Avoidance of company – aggression – no enjoyment in group activities
Loss of appetite and liveliness.
After 4 weeks neurological symptoms became obvious:
Bad- or loss of muscle control; muscle cramps
As soon as the food was enriched with Magnesium the original condition of good health was restore
within a few hours.
The reason for the malfunctions was the lack of Calcium, a result of the Magnesium deficiency –
Calcium cannot be utilized without Magnesium
Stimuli between the cells pass through Calcium-Ion-Canals. If this becomes impossible through a lack
of Magnesium the result is muscle failure. Calcium enables the stimuli transmission of the
neurotransmitters, for example the formation of positive moods and emotions.
Certainly everyone has experienced these symptoms themselves – how often do we snap at each
other, avoid company, or just don´t feel enthusiastic?
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Magnesium in Medicine
Magnesium resorption takes place in the small intestine and is influenced by different factors in the
human organism. The resorption is more effective if Calcium is absorbed at the same time, although
in cases of Vitamin D deficiency the Calcium absorption becomes worse (rich in Vitamin D is fish and
egg-yolk). If the intestine contains phytin, fat acids or oxalate (oxalic acid), Calcium can re-enter a
water insoluble compound and the resorption lessens. Magnesium reacts in a similar manner
although these reactions have as yet not been finally clarified by science.
On the other hand if food contains too much Calcium, Magnesium absorption is reduced and
Magnesium available to the organism is also reduced. Therefore the higher the Calcium content in
the nourishment, the more Magnesium has to be supplied!
What affects Magnesium Absorption?
The following factors are known to cause a decrease of Magnesium absorption from the intestine:
Consumption of too much alcohol.
Fatty and protein-rich foods combined with a lack of the vitamin B (B1 and B6)
Too much Calcium
Pathological processes within the body may also disturb the Magnesium metabolism, especially
absorption and utilisation. This for example occurs in diseases of the stomach & intestines* and as a
result of diseases of the Thyroid. An excess of phosphorus slows down resorption.
Another decisive factor for resorption is:
The higher the oral absorption, the lower the resorption.
Ideal ratio found in Dolomite
The ideal ratio for a sufficient absorption of both minerals is 2:1, (two parts Calcium and one part
Magnesium). The limestone Dolomite provides this exact ration. Dolomite, available in health shops
and pharmacies across the world is therefore ideal for the body and furthermore, provides a
reasonable alternative to cover mineral deficiencies. During the 19th century Dolomite was used by
the Polish scientist and Nobel Prize winner Professor Julian Alexandrowicz in the treatment of many
diseases with excellent results; e.g. gastro intestinal problems.
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Over-dosage and Contra-indications
What happens if we take too much Magnesium?
Normally too much Magnesium is excreted by the organism, 30% through the kidneys and 70%
through the intestine. However, too much Magnesium can cause muscle weakness, central nervous
disorders, diarrhoea, cardiac arrhythmias and constipation. Magnesium (Magnesium Sulphate)
taken too often may cause a lack of enthusiasm, muscle weakness, drowsiness, speech difficulties,
co-ordination disorders, bradycardia and nausea. (Magnesium Oxide) is often prescribed as an
antacid and laxative. (see page 18)
Contra indications
Magnesium should not be prescribed in cases of restricted kidney function (dialysis patients) and in
cases of patients with strioventricular disorders.
These restriction do not normally apply when using the biochemic mineral Magnesium
Phosphoricum (No. 7) Dr. med W. H. Schüssler.
In cases of digestive disorders, particularly acid secretion disorders, no additional Magnesium
medication should be taken as the stomach acid would be neutralized.
What else should be considered when prescribing Magnesium?
With the administration of certain other medications it is important to wait for 1 to 2 hours before
Magnesium is administered, in order to provide the correct absorption of those medications: e.g.
Iron preparations, tetracyclines, digoxin, sodium fluoride and others. Furthermore there are
medications that ‘wash-out’ Magnesium: - diuretics, laxatives and as yet unproven, antibiotics.
It is of vital importance to seek the advice of a Practitioner before using any medications, natural
or otherwise.
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Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency
Scientists have placed Magnesium deficiency into four categories:
Head: Dizziness, nervousness, internal shivering, depression, fears, headache, migraine
Muscle Cramps: of the calves, toes, neck, shoulder and back muscles. Twitching of the eye lids and
in long term cases the hands have the appearance of “Paws“
Heart: Heart problems in general, heart-attacks, disturbances of heart rhythm, Hypertension.
Stomach and Intestine: Stomach and bowel cramps, alternation of constipation and diarrhoea,
sickness.
The following symptoms may also be present in Magnesium deficiency Arteriosclerosis - breathing problems – increases in cholesterol levels – depression – diarrhoea –
circulatory disorders – vomiting – loss of hair – heart complaints – lack of concentration – variety of
cramps – lack of enthusiasm – muscle weakness (e.g. bladder) – nervous disorders – rough, cracked
skin – menstruation irregularities – sleeplessness – dizziness – nausea – over-excitement – confusion
– growing disorders – unrest – trembling and convulsions.
A Magnesium deficiency may be caused by
high Calcium intake causing the deficiency condition
increase in Magnesium excretion
The result of a Magnesium deficiency may lead to Calcium deposits in the skeletal system, at the
joints, in the kidneys and arteries.
Therefore if the Magnesium – Calcium ratio (balance) is incorrect (despite a normal Calcium level in
blood) muscle cramps, internal organ- and vessel cramps, headaches, dizziness, tingling and fear may
well be signs and symptoms
Is Epilepsy Magnesium dependent?
Current research suggests the possibility of a Magnesium-Calcium imbalance causing early aging
combined with a loss of hair and in some cases skin scaling. Some areas of Medical Science are of
the opinion that epilepsy could be a Magnesium deficiency disease. Interestingly enough is the fact
that such connections were noted in early biochemic literature, although scientific investigation as
we know it did not exist at that time.
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Nutritional science has discovered
The formation of kidney stones could be avoided when taking Magnesium and vitamin B6 at
the same time.
Magnesium has a relaxing psychological effect, similar to that of Calcium
Magnesium influences the normal Properdin activity – Properdin is a plasma protein and is
supposed to act as protector against viral infection
It is of help to the organism, if subjected to extreme activity, that both Calcium and
Magnesium is supplemented
Magnesium has a slightly reducing effect on blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Magnesium and the Blood Vessels
Research on animals has shown that those fed in order to develop arteriosclerosis did not show any
changes in the heart vessels as long as they received Magnesium supplements with the food.
It has also been observed that people who have a high Magnesium supply through their nutrition
(Magnesium rich soils) very seldom suffer from heart-attacks or arteriosclerosis. It has also been
observed that people with a high Magnesium level in blood also show low cholesterol levels.
Babies require Magnesium
Ready to serve Baby food very often contains little Magnesium which of course is needed because of
the high intake of Calcium through milk. Results of Magnesium deficiency in children can be extreme
sensitivity to noise, trembling and muscle cramps. The nutrition therapist Adele Davis (USA),
recommended adding a pinch of Magnesium salt to the milk bottle or the baby food. Children
consuming Magnesium rich nutrition are also less prone to caries and have a more solid bone
development.
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When the Magnesium need is increased
Stress
An increased need occurs in cases of Stress – Stress causes rapid Magnesium deficiency, and as one
can now understand this in itself causes further stress on the organism – a vicious circle in itself, one
that can only be interrupted by the supplementation of Magnesium – (often referred to nowadays as
the “anti-stress mineral“.)
However supplementation of Magnesium in such cases should be accompanied by the use of the
biochemic remedy Potassium phosphate (No.5) – on an alternating basis.
Sportspersons
Excessive exercising increases the need for Magnesium, due to the loss of this vital mineral through
perspiration.
A remedy considered most suitable during sports activities is as follows:
Dissolve 10 Magnesium Phosphate tablets, and 10 Ferrum Phosphate tablets in water.
During the sporting activity and after the event take sips from the prepared drink; not only
does this assist in replacing the Magnesium loss, but the Ferrum (Iron) added uptake will
assist in replacing energy levels – naturally.
Changes in Climate
Consideration should also be given to changes in climate that may occur, such as:
o Those of us who live in hot or humid zones where sweating is a daily occurrence
o Holidaying in an area that is hotter or more humid than our normal place of residence
o During heat waves, which are becoming more common
Note that in all such cases it is necessary to increase fluid intake to compensate for the loss through
sweating.
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When dieting / fasting
Great care must also be taken by people who find it necessary to diet.
One-sided ‘calorie–poor’ diets can hardly be called nutrition and always cause Magnesium
deficiency.
Other occasions
An increased Magnesium need occurs for example when the Magnesium level is permanently
reduced by:
Prolonged illness – Kidney problems – Diabetes – over function of the Thyroid gland -
conditions arising as a result of hunger – Diarrhoea – Vomiting – diseases of the Pancreas –
Cancer – Coma – Hypertension – Cirrhosis of the Liver and Epilepsy.
Foods especially rich in Magnesium should always be chosen – The food preparation must also be
carefully considered. Some methods of cooking, boiling for example, reduce the amount of minerals
and other nutritional substances in the actual foodstuff. Where possible it is recommended that
vegetables be eaten raw or where considered necessary – steamed
Magnesium supplements may be taken in small quantities throughout the day. However before
using any supplements it is extremely important referral be made to your Health Practitioner.
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Phosphates
The Duties and Functions of Phosphates
Magnesium Phosphoricum – Magnesium Phosphate
The anion Phosphor with its potency of three and five can only be found in nature in inactive
compounds such as a salt of phosphoric acid – Phosphate. Dr Schüssler introduced the anion
Phosphate to five out of the twelve salts: Calcium Phosphate – Ferrum Phosphate – Potassium
Phosphate – Magnesium Phosphate and Sodium Phosphate.
Phosphate is a natural component of the body, 85% of which is contained in bones and teeth, 10% in
the tissue and only 2 g in blood. The Thyroid gland helps to maintain the constant Phosphate level in
blood. An increase of Phosphate concentration in the blood exerts an irritable effect on the Thyroid
gland which causes the production of more hormones.
The daily need for the average adult is between 1 and 2 g. As Phosphorus plays and important role in
energy metabolism sportspeople and labourers for example need a higher amount.
Phosphate regulates the acid-alkaline balance
Phosphates have a regulating effect on the acid-alkaline metabolism in blood (they prevent a life
threatening displacement of the pH value of the blood) In tissue they help to transform energy into
muscle function. Phosphorus is a component of lecithin, which is found in all cells, and which also
participates in the construction of cell membranes and is important for the correct functioning of
brain and nerves. –
“No thoughts without Phosphorus“.....Moleschott .....
Phosphates are the building stones of gene information (DNA), and in the case of injury they support
the acceleration of blood clotting. Surely, Schüssler did not describe Ferrum Phosphate as a styptic
salt without reason. Phosphates are more or less involved in all living processes. Phosphorus or the
salt of Phosphoric acid, phosphate is a natural component of nearly all foods, very often combined
together with Calcium and protein.
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How does Phosphorus enter the body?
70% of Phosphorus taken through nutrition is resorbed by the intestines; this may even increase in
cases of higher need. If at the same time Vitamin D is contained in the intestine the absorption rate
is better and more effective. Phosphorus is resorbed twice as well as Calcium, even though the
organism requires both in the same quantity
In bone disease therapies (fractures) it is very important that the Calcium supply is twice as high as
Phosphorus in order to balance the absorption variations. If Phosphorus enters into complex
compounds with Calcium, Magnesium, Aluminum or Barium absorption is “held up“.
Symptoms of Phosphate deficiencies are very rare, as most of our food contains sufficient
Phosphates. The intake of certain medications may cause deficiency symptoms such as muscle
weakness, softening of the bones normally accompanied by a vitamin D deficiency, Rickets.
Rickets is a disease caused by poor storage ability of the Calcium Phosphate compound in bones. To
clarify this, a Phosphate deficiency as well as a Calcium deficiency may cause Osteoporosis. In the
case of Phosphorus deficiencies, growth inhabitation, bone deformities, kyphosis, tooth deformities,
metabolic acidosis, diarrhoea, tendency to Bronchitis diseases and loss of energy have also been
observed.
There is also a considerable risk in the consumption of too much Phosphate. Many foods contain
high amounts of phosphates (e.g. food additives). Too much phosphate may have long term effects
on the bone structure of children. More than 1,500mg of phosphates per day, and little Calcium (less
than 300mg) may cause a disorder in the Calcium metabolism. Scientific research has now been able
to relate hyperactivity in some children to a high Phosphate count.
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Some further notes on the use of Magnesium Phosphate
The following complaints also respond very well to the use of Magnesium Phosphate:
Asthma (nervous) – Belly cramps (nervous) – Wind (Flatulence) – Sleeping disorders – Itching
skin - Attacks of coughing – Burping with colic – Menstruation cramps – Migraine – Muscle
tension – Neuralgia – Hiccoughs – Pains (in general) - Writer’s cramp – Constipation –
Teething complaints – Toothaches
It is also recommended for some of these afflictions that the biochemic remedy No. 3 Ferrum
phosphate 12X be taken – on an alternating basis.
Ferrum Phosphate has a contracting effect on the vessels; Magnesium Phosphate has an expanding
effect on the vessels.
Dr. Schüssler’s “Hot 7“
Dr. Schüssler and his successors assigned a number of disorders and illnesses to a deficiency of the
mineral salt Magnesium Phosphate – and whilst the administration of Magnesium phosphate 6X is
suitable in all of the cases mentioned, in cases considered urgent or acute the following method may
be used:
o Dissolve 10 tablets in hot water
o Sip slowly allowing each sip to remain in the mouth for a few seconds.
Please Note
Mineral Salts attributed to Dr. Schüssler are in many countries available from Chemists and Health
shops – ‘off the shelf’ – over the counter without prescription.
It is recommended in all cases that the advice of a health professional be sought prior to using any
preparations of this nature.
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MAGNESIUM
An Alkaline earth element, symbol Mg, Atomic Number 12, Atomic weight. 24.3050 oxidises to
Magnesia; a bio element, many salts having clinical application. Some of which are listed here:
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate - Antacid
Magnesium Benzoate - has been used in Gout and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Magnesium Carbonate - used in gastric and intestinal acidity also as a laxative
Magnesium Chloride - MgCl2(H2O)x has been used as a laxative
Magnesium Citrate - Mg3(C6H5O7)2 . xH2O a laxative administered as an effervescent drink
Effervescent Magnesium Citrate - Magnesium carbonate, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate
and sugar, moistened with alcohol, sieved and dried to a coarse granular powder – used as a
laxative
Effervescent Magnesium Sulphate - Effervescent Epsom salt; magnesium sulphate, sodium
bicarbonate, tartaric acid and citric acid sieved, and dried to a coarse granular powder; a
purgative
Magnesium Hydroxide - Mg(OH)2 ; antacid and laxative
Magnesium Lactate - Laxative
Magnesium Oxide - used as an antacid and laxative
Magnesium Peroxide - decomposes in water to hydrogen peroxide; used as an ingredient in
dentifrice and in antiseptic dusting powder
Magnesium Salicylate - a sodium free salicylate derivative with anti-inflammatory, analgesic,
and antipyretic actions, used for relief of mild to moderate pain
Magnesium Stearate - a compound of Magnesium with variable proportions of stearic and
palmitic acids; in the preparation of tablets as a lubricant, and an ingredient in some baby
powders
Magnesium Sulphate - Active ingredient of most natural laxative waters, used as a fast
acting cathartic in certain poisonings, in the treatment of increased intracranial pressure and
oedema. As an anticonvulsant in eclampsia (when administered intravenously) and as an
anti-inflammatory (local application)
Tribasic Magnesium Phosphate - Mg3 (PO4)2 · 5H2O, tertiary magnesium phosphate, it is
used as an antacid but it does not produce systemic alkalization; 1 g is equivalent in
neutralizing power to about 0.46 g of sodium bicarbonate
Magnesium Tricilicate - 2MgO.3SiO3.xH2O, a compound of Magnesium Oxide and Silicon
Dioxide with varying proportions of water, occurs in nature as meerschaum, pararepiolite,
and repiolite - a gastric antacid
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This book is dedicated to the memory of those great scientists
Rudolf Virchow
Justus von Liebig
Dr Wilhelm Heinrich Schüssler
Whose discoveries gave impetus to the curing of disease, and the relief of suffering, but as yet remain
those areas that lie between the leaps and bounds of “Modern Medicine“ which have yet to be fully
exploited.
Acknowledgement
German Association of Biochemistry
Deutsche Homoeopathic Union (DHU)
“Health is not Everything,
But without Health Everything is Nothing!”
Arthur Schopenhauer
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