Westlab Pure Magnesium Flakes (2 x 2.2lb resealable bags, 4.4lb) Natural. Absorbs better than Epsom Salt. Transdermal Magnesium for Aching Muscles, Insomnia

The Amazon experience was predictable - reasonable price, rapid delivery. I've been using different magnesium products to treat my nasty case of AFib. Magnesium helps and this is an incredibly economical approach but I'm /inclined/ to believe some of the sprays and lotions are more effective. -difficult to tell with the soak until I've got more experience (greater size sample of testing). I've been using it in the tub and I have a bad disc which makes it tough to sit upright for long. (I soak for ~5 minutes.)EDIT: I no longer do the soak in the tub approach. Instead, I mix my own spray. The sprays to buy are expensive and this, with a little effort, is a VERY economical alternative.NOTE/DISCLAIMER/WARNING: I am not a physician/clinician nor anything of the sort. You should check with yours (one who has knowledge of and interested in holistic approaches to HELPING the body to heal) before “self-medicating”.Here’s what I do to mix my own spray: I saved a very wide mouth, clear plastic container (that came with bulk mixed nuts). Clean it out. Fill it FULL of the Zechstein flakes. Add water to about half full. Put the cap on and give it a swirl. Set it aside. Repeat the swirling after a few hours or the next day. Swirl again until all the flakes are dissolved. Add more flakes. Repeat. At first you can probably fill the jar with more flakes but eventually they won’t fully dissolve. This tells you the water can’t hold any more magnesium. I believe this is called the point of saturation.When the water is saturated, poor some into a wide mouth spray bottle or use a funnel in a narrow one. Fill the bottle only about half way. Stand in the shower (before you bathe) and spray it all over your body. Give it a few minutes to absorb before bathing. It feels greasy/oily but it isn’t and will literally rinse off. IF IT STINGS, you have some space in the pray bottle to dilute it a LITTLE until it doesn’t sting any more. I never had the stinging problem but if you do, you may be able to gradually work up to a stronger solution.DOES IT WORK FOR AFIB? I HAD miserable AFib and after a long time of doing this, plus Mg lotion after the shower and before bed and a LOT of supplements during the day and with some potassium supplements, as well, I’m able to /manage/ my AFib. Where I was on the path for ablation, now I am not and that is in spite of the medics still wanting to sell me one (or more).NOTE: we are all different. Your mileage may vary. Your response to this approach may work sooner or later than mine.

This is by far the best purchase I have made in my 35 years, being magnesium deficient is a epidemic today, magnesium helps promote postassium, calcium and vitamin c which makes it an absolute necessity that no one mentions, when 40 percent of magnesium foods are absorbed through the small intestine and about 5% is absorbed through the large intestine that only accurate if you’re eating right, while processed foods, sugars, coffee, etc delay this absorption making our bodies crawling for magnesium, anxiety on the rise, individuals ability to focus, consistent migraines the list goes on and on and people revert to conspiracy theories like HARRP or chemtrails making us sick, this is actually our own doing, we need to blame ourselves for once... I use these magnesium flakes for the liquid, by boiling 1 3/8 cup of water because when it’s boiled you have to compensate for the evaporation at 100+ degrees, once it boiled turn off the stove and let it sit for 2 minutes, pour 1 cup of magnesium flakes in and stir, then add to a spray bottle and spray your arms, legs and stomach 8 - 10 times a day because magnesium is needed in every part of the body, and your intestines trying to disperse it out is a lot of work, also your skin stops absorbing magnesium once it is satisfied.... keep in mind everything you put on your skin is absorbed into your blood stream so try and refrain from any pen or harmful liquids. Quite honestly I feel like I’ve been in a comma before magnesium, as if I was loosing my memory, my body was weak, and I was feeling 🙁 a lot ... after the first week I feel as if I’ve been woken up... but beware cause if you don’t wipe it off o take a shower after 20 minutes you’ll feel a super itchy feeling like you may be getting bites or hives and make sure you’re not allergic to magnesium flakes

I love packaging which is why I bought these compared to other brands. Doesn’t leave much of a residue, not that much in the bag once you open it, it was about half way filled but I guess that is the weight. Happy that I tried this, the only reason I wouldn’t buy again is because of the price/weight ratio. Compared to Other brands on amazon I see you can get more bang for your buck with other brands.

This is the best deal I've found for Zechstein magnesium flakes.I started taking magnesium supplements and taking magnesium baths to help correct a deficiency, but I've found the flakes to be have many uses beyond just baths and magnesium oil. I use the flakes to make my own deodorant, facial sprays and serums, and even a gel ice pack. I've also been using DIY mag oil on my husband's dermatitis and my son's ringworm. It works much better on ringworm than any antifungal cream we've used.Make sure to splash some of your bath water on your face as the deliquescent nature of magnesium chloride will keep your face hydrated and minimize lines and wrinkles. That's why I use it to make my own facial sprays and serums.

I lived in the Netherlands for years and know well the healing properties of the magnesium chloride from the Zechstein. This is the real deal -- I can smell it. I have used it three times now and can already feel how much more effective it is than Epsom salts. Not that Epsom salts aren't effective, but this stuff is high octane. Be aware that the 1-4 cups should be based on your needs and body weight. I wouldn't recommend 4 cups for very small folks.

Why do I say this is the best...because it comes from the Zechstein area of the Netherlands, it is purer, cleaner and so much better than getting mag chloride from the Dead Sea, look at the fine print of any magnesium chloride product, it matters where it comes from!

I'm so grateful to find a bulk supply of clean magnesium chloride! We depend on this stuff to help shorten our daughter's seizure clusters. Magnesium chloride/Apple cider vinegar foot baths are wonderful for calming the body and controlling the excess calcium that likes to get into blood during seizure time. Thank you so much West Lab!