Magnesium
Research has shown that between 75% & 80% of the US population is magnesium deficient. Based on our own personal use and reports from other users, Ancient Minerals® magnesium is the best product for replenishing and maintaining our bodies stores of magnesium. We used it to correct our own deficiency states, now we use it to help others do the same.
"Magnesium inadequacy can occur when intakes fall below the RDA (recommended daily allowance) but are above the amount required to prevent overt deficiency"-NIH
- Magnesium is a co-factor in over 300 enzyme systems regulating the body[1-3]
Magnesium is required for:
- Blood Glucose Control
- Blood Pressure Regulation
- Protein synthesis
- Muscle and Nerve Function
- Energy Production
- Healthy Immune Function
- Cellular Reproduction
- Hormone Balance[1-3]
- According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), most American diets contain less than recommended amounts of daily Magnesium[4]
- Only about 30-40% of magnesium consumed orally is absorbed by the gut[2]
- <1% of total body Magnesium is present in blood serum, making it difficult to assess Magnesium status. Most magnesium is stored inside cells or in bone[1]
- Inadequacy in cellular Magnesium stores can result in possible signs including:
- Hyperglycemia
- Muscle Spasms/Cramps
- Weakness
- Lethargy
- Irritability
- Anxiety
- Nausea
- Vomiting[2]
"Habitually low intakes of magnesium induce changes in the biochemical pathways that can increase the risk of illness over time" - NIH
- Other possible signs of chronic Magnesium Deficiency :
- Migraine/Cluster Headaches
- Osteoporosis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Coronary Artery Disease/Atherosclerosis
- Sleep Problems
- Depression
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- ADHD
- PMS
- Chest Pain
- Asthma
- Calcium Deficiency
- Cardiac Dysrhythmias
- Hypertension[1-2]
- Magnesium is readily absorbed transdermally (through the skin)[5]
- Ancient Minerals® is the #1 recommended brand for transdermal magnesium therapy worldwide.
REFERENCES1. Institute of Medicine (IOM). Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D and Fluoride . Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1997. 2. Rude RK. Magnesium. In: Coates PM, Betz JM, Blackman MR, Cragg GM, Levine M, Moss J, White JD, eds. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2nd ed. New York, NY: Informa Healthcare; 2010:527-37. 3. Rude RK. Magnesium. In: Ross AC, Caballero B, Cousins RJ, Tucker KL, Ziegler TR, eds. Modern Nutrition in Health and Disease. 11th ed. Baltimore, Mass: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2012:159-75.
4. Tosiello L. Hypomagnesemia and diabetes mellitus. A review of clinical implications. Arch Intern Med 1996;156:1143-8. [PubMed abstract] Sircus M.
5. Transdermal Magnesium: A New Modality for the Maintenance of Health. Available at: http://www.omega3global.com/shop/images/pdfs/transdermal_magnesium.pdf.