Magnesium

Magnesium is both a mineral and electrolyte which is actually vital for many processes in the body.

Magnesium which supports a number of roles in the body, including regulating calcium absorption formation of bones, releasing energy,
blood pressure regulation, and supporting normal nerve and muscle
contractions and function.
Aids electrical activity in the heart and brain

Use with vitamin K2

Foods High in Magnesium

Vegetables: Green leafy vegetables, swiss chard, sprouts, sea vegetables, broccoli, cabbage
Fruits: avocados, figs, banana, raspberries
Nuts & Seeds: pumpkin seeds,
Legumes: black beans, chickpeas, kidney beans
Whole Grains: brown rice, oats
Dark chocolate and Raw cacao
Tofu
Pink Salt

Magnesium Functions

Magnesium plays several important functions, these include contribution to:

Reduction tiredness and fatigue
Electrolyte balance
Normal energy-yielding metabolism
Function of the nervous system
Muscle function
Protein synthesis
Psychological function
Maintenance of normal bones
Maintenance of normal teeth
A role in the process of cell division

Types of Magnesium and Benefits

Best for producing cellular energy in Mitochondria

Malate – Energising, metabolism and reduce muscle pain
Glycinate – Relaxing, gut-friendly and good for nerve pain
Chloride – Detoxifying and good for kidneys
Taurate – Cardiovascular Health
Orotate- Cardiovascular Health
Citrate – Relaxing, reducing muscle pain, good for kidneys
L-Threonate – Injuries, depression, anxiety, memory, learning, neurodegenerative disorders. Best for crossing blood brain barrier and reducing stress, anxiety and improving learning, memory and sleep

Chelated Magnesium – easily absorbed by the body

Magnesium Deficiency

Magnesium helps regulate calcium, vitamin D, blood sugar and hormonal balance. Low magnesium levels can lead to chronic fatigue symptoms, low mood and depression, anxiety, stress, insomnia, high blood pressure, muscle cramps ( can also be low calcium )

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency

Nausea or Vomiting
Fatigue and Weakness
Abnormal heart rhythms
Numbness or tingling
Muscle contractions and cramps

Epsom Salts

Epsom Salts – Magnesium sulphate been used for hundreds of years to ease all kinds of aches, pains and soothing achy muscles.

Originated from Epsom, England by boiling down mineral waters.