Used to support the health of your muscles and nervous system, magnesium is a key nutrient needed by your body daily.
You can get plenty of magnesium from your diet from a variety of
foods, such as:
â– Green, leafy vegetables
â– Nuts (particularly almonds)
â– Red meat
â– Whole grains and lentils.
If your diet is generally low in these foods, or if you experience stress, fatigue and tired muscles you may have an increased need for magnesium. If so, you may want to consider taking a magnesium supplement.
Some magnesium supplements are more likely to cause some people to experience side effects (such as diarrhoea), so it’s important to seek out the right kind of magnesium.
To make sure you are taking the right kind of magnesium, choose a product that allows you to take a full dose (anywhere from 300 to 600 milligrams of magnesium daily) from a source like magnesium diglycinate.
Magnesium diglycinate is shown to have better absorption than salt forms of magnesium, including magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide. This is due to the diglycinate part of the magnesium.
A diglycinate is a protein that consists of two glycine amino acid molecules. This is important as proteins have better absorption in your digestive system than other molecules traditionally linked with magnesium, which is why you have a very low chance of having gastric issues with this ingredient.
A magnesium supplement can be taken daily at a dose of 300 milligrams to replace the magnesium not present in your diet, or at a dose of 600 milligrams to support muscle tone and integrity.
Magnesium has been found to support your nervous system as well, meaning many people taking magnesium have found they have a sound night’s sleep and wake up more refreshed in the morning.
MEGA MAGNESIUM ENERGY & STRESS
Supports a healthy response to stress.
Support for sleep, stress and muscle tension.
Helps support healthy sleeping patterns.
*See www.health2000.co.nz/blog/health/magnesium-deficiency for references to this article. Always read the label and take as directed. If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional. Metagenics (NZ) Limited, Auckland.
