Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. It is also one of the most important. Magnesium is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous and cardiovascular systems, skeletal muscles, heart, and uterine muscle.
What are the main effects of magnesium on the human body?
- Contributes to the reduction of fatigue and exhaustion,
- helps proper energy metabolism,
- contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system,
- has a positive effect on mental balance,
- maintains healthy bones and muscles,
- contributes to electrolyte balance.
Despite the importance and significance of magnesium for the human body, it is often lacking in our diet, and its deficiency can cause headaches, sleep problems, fatigue, lethargy, muscle cramps, loss of appetite, or even heart muscle problems.
What causes magnesium deficiency?
The average magnesium intake also depends on gender. Men should consume approximately 350-400 mg of magnesium daily, while women need around 300-360 mg of magnesium daily. Excessive consumption of magnesium can be caused by increased stress, as well as an improper diet - excessive consumption of proteins, fats, oversalted foods, or foods containing phosphates, such as processed meats or carbonated soft drinks.
It is not uncommon for pregnant and breastfeeding women to often need to supplement magnesium, as do athletes, alcohol consumers, and people suffering from diseases such as Crohn's disease or celiac disease.
What types of magnesium do we know?
Like other minerals, magnesium also has several forms, and not all of them are equally easily absorbed by the body. The individual forms also differ in terms of benefits for the organism. Organic forms of magnesium are generally considered more effective than inorganic ones. They are absorbed more efficiently, have positive effects on health and physical condition, and have minimal side effects.
Which magnesium is suitable for the body and when?
- Magnesium citrate (magnesium citrate) – a very common form of magnesium, whose absorbability, and thus its utilization by the body, ranges up to about 80-90%. Magnesium citrate provides energy to the body, helps to better cope with physical activity, strengthens performance, but also has laxative effects, which improves bowel movement and can also help with constipation. You can also find magnesium citrate in our delicious functional drink Care Water BALANCE, which, in addition to the delicate taste of lavender and orange, will also bring you stress relief, help with long-term fatigue, and support the function of the nervous system.
- Magnesium malate – an organic compound of magnesium with malic acid, which significantly supports energy metabolism. Magnesium malate can help prevent fatigue, supports the proper functioning of the nervous system, liver activity, and postpones the feeling of muscle fatigue.
- Magnesium bisglycinate – also characterized by excellent absorbability and calming effects. Magnesium bisglycinate is especially suitable for those who need to relax, want to improve regeneration, the quality of their sleep, muscle and bone health, or need to supplement magnesium due to increased stress. This type of magnesium is ideal for use before bed.
- Magnesium L-threonate – also a suitable form of magnesium for supplementation, which, among other things, also supports brain function and protein synthesis. Magnesium L-threonate eliminates feelings of fatigue, exhaustion, improves memory, concentration, and learning ability.
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- Magnesium orotate (magnesium orotate) – a type of magnesium that is also characterized by excellent absorbability. Magnesium orotate is preferred especially by athletes because it supports performance, physical fitness, heart activity, but also stimulates the production of DNA and RNA, thereby improving cell function and regeneration.
How to naturally supplement magnesium to the body?
If you are currently under more stress than usual, have a physically demanding job, or just feel that your sleep is not as good as it used to be, try supplementing your body with magnesium.
The main natural sources of magnesium are potatoes, bananas, dates, vegetables, legumes, oats, figs, cashews, fish, and stone fruit. You can also supplement magnesium to your body through suitable functional drinks containing minerals, such as Care Water BALANCE with marine magnesium.
A blend of marine magnesium, iron, vitamin E, and 6 other essential vitamins will provide effective stress relief, nervous system balance, and enough energy for your days. Supplement pills are not the only way to get healthy substances your body needs. Discover a new healthy ritual with functional drinks that are not only effective but also taste great.
