Magnesium, the mighty mineral
Are you tired or stressed? A solution could be as simple as getting enough magnesium, also known as the “Mighty Mineral.” Magnesium is involved in a wide range of biochemical processes in the body, and it is also a mineral that most people could probably benefit from getting more of.
What does magnesium do?
Magnesium helps regulate a broad range of biochemical reactions, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, bone formation, and memory. Magnesium is also essential for energy production because ATP cannot work without magnesium’s help.
What is magnesium good for?
Magnesium supports overall health and well-being. But the two magnesium benefits that probably stand out most are improved energy levels and reduced stress. It may sound contradictory, but magnesium is energizing, calming, and relaxing.
Magnesium in food
Like most nutrients, you can get magnesium from the food you eat or from magnesium supplements. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, almonds, spinach, avocados, nuts, seeds, legumes, and some whole grains. Many high-fiber foods are also good sources of magnesium. Some good sources are spinach, almonds, peanuts, and avocado.
Magnesium:
- > can help with fatigue
- > supports energy levels
- > plays a role in the formation of cells and tissues
- > helps build proteins in the body
- > is involved in bone formation and is important for maintaining strong bones and teeth
- > is good for mood, concentration, and memory
- > has a positive effect on the functioning of the nervous system
- > contributes to a good electrolyte balance
- > is important for normal muscle function and helps maintain supple, strong muscles
Magnesium and vitamin D3
Did you know that enough magnesium is also necessary for the production of vitamin D3? Without magnesium, the body cannot produce enough vitamin D3 naturally. In 2018, researcher Dr. Dai and his team concluded that individuals with higher magnesium intake from food or dietary supplements had a lower chance of having low vitamin D3 levels.
How much magnesium do you need?
Most adults need between 300 mg and 400 mg of magnesium per day. Below you will find a table with the average magnesium intake by age group.
Children
6–11 months 80 mg
1–2 years 85 mg
2–5 years 120 mg
6–9 years 200 mg
Men
9–13 years 280 mg
14–17 years 350 mg
From 18 years 350 mg
Women
9–13 years 280 mg
14–17 years 280 mg
From 18 years 300 mg
Pregnant women 280 mg
Breastfeeding women 280 mg
Sources: Adults from 18 years: Health Council 2018. Other ages, pregnant women, and breastfeeding women: Health Council 2014.
Differences in magnesium and absorption
There are already many types of magnesium, including one of the best known: magnesium chelate. Chelated magnesium supplements contain magnesium chemically bound to amino acids in a specific process known as chelation, which makes it easier for the body to absorb minerals. Chelation is actually a natural process that helps transport minerals through the intestinal wall during digestion so they can be used by the body.
Liposomal magnesium
Liposomal magnesium is different from regular forms of magnesium. It works better because it is absorbed directly from the small intestine into the bloodstream, without any barrier. In addition, it contains natural magnesium from seawater and a natural complex of 72 synergistic trace elements.
By looking at nature, we have formulated an effective, safe, and practical liposomal magnesium: derived from seawater, with natural cofactors. We believe natural is always preferable.
Maximum absorption and bioavailability
With magnesium supplements, it is not only about the number of milligrams per dose, but also about the ability to be absorbed and used in the body. This is known as bioavailability. We approach magnesium from three angles to optimize its function, absorption, and bioavailability:
- A sufficient dose per capsule of 100 mg natural magnesium
- An effective liposome-based transport system for efficient absorption
- Synergistic cofactors for magnesium with 72 natural trace elements
