Magnesium is one of the bodies master minerals and is responsible for 800 enzymatic reactions in the body.
Magnesium helps with:
• Blood pressure
• Insulin sensitivity
• Fat loss
• Production of anabolic hormones
• Bone density
• Cardiovascular health
• Muscle cramps
• Muscle relaxation
• Muscle contraction
Unfortunately, magnesium is severely depleted from the soil making it very difficult to get this master nutrient from foods, therefore supplementation is really important. If you are reading this blog the likelihood is that you are magnesium deficient.
Firstly, I recommend consuming certified organic foods that are going to give you the nutrients your body needs.
Secondly, you want to ensure that you are supplementing with the best forms of magnesium and the most appropriate.
What are the different forms of Magnesium?
Magnesium Malate – helps to relax muscles and is good to take after a workout and can help with migraines. If you suffer with migraines frequently your body could be depleted of magnesium.
Magnesium Theonate – this form of magnesium crosses the blood brain barrier. Additionally magnesium Theonate raises GABBA which is the neurotransmitter for calming and relaxation.
Magnesium Glycinate – Good for muscles, liver, and relaxation.
Magnesium Taurate – Good for your heart and may help with high blood pressure
Magnesium Citrate – This form of magnesium is best used for constipation as it attracts more water into your intestines. You basically need to start with a low dosage and if you don’t have a bowel movement you will need to increase the dose at the next meal and find what works best for you.
Magnesium Oratate– good for heart, enhances recovery, and energy.
The best magnesium I like for relaxation and sleep is Yin Reserve. Yin Reserve may also help with anxiety too. Furthermore it tastes good and a lot of my clients report that it helps. The yin reserve contains magnesium taurate, inositol which is good for anxiety, and L- theanine for relaxation.
You can purchase Yin Reserve from my shop by clicking the link here: gwhealth.co.uk/product/yin-reserve
Secondly, I also use topical magnesium before bed and after workouts too.
Forms of magnesium not to use:
Magnesium oxide and magnesium chloride due to poor absorption.
I hope this blog has provided you with some basic information on magnesium and you understand the benefit it can provide to your health and well being.
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