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. 

Cardiovascular Disease

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.

Diabetes/Metabolic Syndrome

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.

Chronic Fatigue

Results obtained in clinical trials already during the 1960’s showed that between 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.

Headaches/Migraine

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 deficiency.

Muscular Complaints

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 and twitches. osteoporosis 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 bone) activity.

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.

Recommended Use: Mix 1 tablespoon/scoop (6.78g) in 150mL (5oz) of water or as directed by a health care practitioner.

Ingredients:

Servings per container: 30 each tblsp/scoop (6.78G) contains:

Malic acid 1560 mg, L-taurine 500 mg, L-glutamine 500 mg, Elemental Magnesium (bisglycinate) 280 mg, Inulin 270 mg, Vitamin E (d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 80 mg, Potassium (aspartate) 55 mg, Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 50 mg, Vitamin B1 (thiamine hydrochloride) 25 mg, Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) 20 mg, Di-calcium phosphate18 mg, Folic acid 150 mcg, Molybdenum (citrate) 60 mcg, L-selenomethionine 25 mcg, Vitamin B12 (methylcobalamine) 20 mcg