Magnesium deficiency is one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in adults with an estimated 80% being deficient in this vital mineral.
Ingredients:
We use highly absorbable Magnesium Bis-Glycinate in our magnesium supplement, packed in 60 Capsules of 800mg Capsules in a glass bottle.
Dosage:
Take 1-2 Capsules as needed
It is, this is recommended for anyone with a known magnesium deficiency and less likely to cause laxative effects than some other magnesium supplements.
A magnesium deficiency can cause significant symptoms. Some of the most prominent include:
Muscle weakness and cramps - Hypertension and cardiovascular disease - Kidney and liver damage - Restless leg syndrome - Impotence - Eclampsia and preeclampsia - Worsened PMS symptoms - Behavioural disorders and mood swings - Insomnia and trouble sleeping - Osteoporosis - Tooth cavities
Some uses of Magnesium in the body
Relieves Muscle Aches and Spasms
Magnesium has an important role in neuromuscular signals and muscle contractions. When you don’t acquire enough magnesium, your muscles can actually go into spasms. Magnesium helps muscles relax and contract and also enables you to move around. (7)
Additionally, magnesium balances calcium within the body, which is important because overly high doses of calcium, usually from supplements, can cause problems associated with muscle control, including controlling the heart.
While calcium is often taken in high quantities, magnesium supplements usually are not taken by most adults. This can result in the potential for intense muscle pains, cramps, contractions and weakness.
Calms Nerves and Anxiety
Magnesium is vital for GABA function, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that produces “happy hormones” like serotonin. Certain hormones regulated by magnesium are crucial for calming the brain and promoting relaxation, which is one reason why a magnesium deficiency can lead to sleeplessness or insomnia.
Helps Increase Energy
Inadequate magnesium intake also means you tire more quickly and need a higher level of oxygen during exercise. One study conducted by the ARS Community Nutrition Research Group found that when magnesium-deficient women exercised, they needed more oxygen to complete low-level activities and had a higher heart rate compared to when their magnesium levels were higher.
Treats Insomnia and Helps You Fall Asleep
Magnesium supplements can help quiet a racing mind and make it easier to get a good night’s sleep. Our circadian rhythms shift, especially as we age because of our decreased nutrient consumption and a lower nutrient absorption, which puts many of us at risk for insomnia.
Disclaimer:
All our products are natural, not medicine, and has thus not been evaluated by the Medical Control Council of SA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.