to expect from this product:
- Supports the heart, nervous system and cellular energy
- Relieves muscle cramps
- Supports healthy muscle function
Magnesium is an abundant mineral in the body that is necessary for many
organs and tissues to function properly. Its deficiency has been
implicated in cardiovascular
disease, behavioural problems, diabetes, chronic fatigue, migraine
headaches, muscular complaints, osteoporosis, and premenstrual syndrome.
Studies indicate that a significant number of North Americans fail to
meet the recommended daily intake of magnesium.
Epidemiologic studies (statistical studies on human populations which
attempt to link health effects to a specified cause) have linked low
levels of magnesium and the increased frequency of heart disease and
cardiovascular deaths. High blood pressure
specifically is associated with low magnesium levels.
Magnesium deficiency occurs more frequently in children with attention
deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) than in healthy children. Studies
have shown that magnesium supplementation reduces the symptoms of ADHD
In one such study, a combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 was shown
to reduce symptoms such as physical aggressiveness, instability, and
poor attention at school in all study participants (52 children) after
1-6 months of treatment.
Magnesium, together with vitamin B6, may also be beneficial for autistic
patients. While no cure for autism is known, magnesium and B6
supplementation has led to remarkable improvement in many cases.
Magnesium pays a major role in the secretion and effects of insulin.
Supplementation with magnesium has been noted to improve insulin
response and action, as well as glucose tolerance. Studies in patients
with blood sugar problems
have shown magnesium to be extremely beneficial.
Results obtained in clinical trials already during the 1960's showed
75 and 91% of almost 3,000 patients with fatigue experienced improvement
with magnesium (concurrently with potassium) supplementation. The
beneficial effects were often noted after 4-5 days of treatment. Similar
results have also been reported
in a more recent study.
In order to evaluate the preventative effects of supplemental magnesium,
81 patients with migraine (average attack frequency 3.6 per month) were
given magnesium or placebo for 12 weeks. In weeks 9-12 of the study the
attack frequency was reduced by 41.6% in the magnesium group compared
to 15.8% in the placebo group.
Headaches due to muscle tension are also associated with magnesium
Because magnesium is needed to allow muscles to relax, a deficiency
increases the likelihood of excessive muscle tension and may lead to
muscle spasms (cramps), tics, restless leg syndrome, night muscle spasms
Research indicates that magnesium may be just as important in the
prevention and treatment of osteoporosis as calcium. Magnesium affects
mineral metabolism in bone by a combination of effects on hormones and
other factors that regulate these processes. A deficiency of this
mineral has an inhibitory effect on osteoblasts (cells that build bone)
and may result in increased osteoclast (cells that break down existing
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Several studies point to the effectiveness of magnesium supplementation
in the management of PMS (weight gain, swelling of the extremities,
breast tenderness, and abdominal bloating) and PMS-related mood changes.
Which Magnesium Supplements to Choose
Magnesium supplements are available in numerous salt forms as well as
amino acid chelates. The absorption rate and tolerability may vary
greatly between the different supplemental forms. Many are poorly
tolerated at therapeutic doses due to the mineral's laxative effect.
Magnesium in its inorganic state (simple salt) is absorbed only to the
extent of about 5-10%. Inorganic minerals must be altered from their
natural state before they can penetrate the intestinal barrier. The most
efficient way to achieve this goal is by combining them with amino
contains magnesium bisglycinate allowing for
faster and more efficient
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Mix 1 tablespoon/scoop (6.78g) in 150mL (5oz) of water or as directed by
a health care practitioner.
Keep out of reach of children.
Servings per container: 30
EACH TABLESPOON/SCOOP (6.78G) CONTAINS:
|Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl
|Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
|Vitamin B1 (thiamine
|Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
|Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamine)
Stevia, silica, natural orange and lime flavour.
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