Magnesium is a mineral that serves in numerous crucial roles for both your brain and body. In fact, magnesium is involved in more than 300 different enzyme activities that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, such as protein synthesis, blood glucose control, blood pressure regulation, muscle and nerve function, and more. A shortage of magnesium in your body and could be negatively impacting you in more ways than you know. Here are four surprising benefits of magnesium.
Can Improve Sleep Quality
There's nothing worse than staring at the ceiling all night long, unable to get quality shut-eye. Drift peacefully into your sweet dreams with the help of magnesium! Researchers believe that magnesium may help to relax the central nervous system and start a series of chemical reactions that can increase the feeling of sleepiness, making this one of the most popular benefits of magnesium. Studies suggest that magnesium supplements may help reverse age-related changes in sleep often experienced by many older adults.
Mental Health Support
Magnesium plays an important role in the regulation of a healthy mood. Patients with low levels of magnesium can often experience anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Research has shown that many adults and children don't get enough magnesium which could be related to increased rates of mood and mental health issues. Magnesium supplementation could provide your body with that extra boost of magnesium to get you feeling better and more like yourself.
Relief from Migraines
People with migraines often have lower levels of magnesium than those without them. Researchers found magnesium oxide to be as effective as valproate sodium at preventing migraines without adverse side effects during a 2021 study. Taking daily magnesium supplements can be effective at preventing menstrual-related migraines according to another study. Magnesium oxide is frequently used to prevent migraines with general recommended dosage of 400-500mg a day to achieve optimal benefits.
Strengthening of Bones
Magnesium is needed for healthy bones! In fact, magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body with about 60% of it stored in the bones. Magnesium interacts with a number of different nutrients - calcium, vitamin D, and phosphorus - to affect bone health. Magnesium plays an important tole in the function of the parathyroid hormone (PTH) which controls calcium and phosphorus levels in the body.
So which magnesium supplement should you trust to be both safe and effective?
Our Healthy Living Solutions' Advanced Magnesium contains magnesium lysinate glycinate (mineral amino acid chelate) and chelated dimagnesium malate - both formulated for enhanced absorption. Malic acid (from dimagnesium malate) supports energy production and lactic acid clearance. Malic acid may also support antioxidant systems by enhancing glutathione and antioxidant enzymes. This product is often used to support energy production and muscle health. Take two capsules daily ($0.57 per day).
For the entire month of March, ALL magnesium products will be 24% off in honor of our 24th anniversary!
*These statements are culmination of the knowledge and experience of the team at Carl’s Drug Store. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. Please consult your healthcare provider with questions concerning any medical condition or treatment. Compounded medications are not reviewed by the FDA for safety or efficacy. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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