10 Benefits of Magnesium
Modern day farming methods have depleted foods that were once a natural source of Magnesium. Supplementation of this vital nutrient is important for hundreds of bodily functions. Listed below are the top 10 benefits (in no particular order) of using a Magnesium supplement.
10 Signs of Magnesium Deficiency
Magnesium deficiency is difficult to diagnose and the lack of this essential nutrient can lead to a variety of health-related issues. The symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency often appear vague and common so it is often overlooked and/or misdiagnosed. Listed below are what we believe are the top 10 signs of Magnesium deficiency (in no particular […]
Magnesium and Women’s Health
The Menstrual Cycle:Most women can relate to at least one if not all of the symptoms of PMS: Craving chocolate during the menstrual cycle is more natural than one might imagine. Estrogen and progesterone rise and fall during the menstrual cycle. The peaks of these hormones influence a drop in magnesium levels. During ovulation, magnesium […]
Magnesium and Athletes
Athletes, whether younger or older, need magnesium to help form energy in the cells known as ATP (adenosine triphosphate). The primary benefit of magnesium is muscle relaxation. It reduces lactic acid, which causes post-exercise pain, and eliminates muscle spasms but it also acts to increase energy. Sounds contradictory, doesn’t it? Well, if you are magnesium-deficient, […]