Health Benefits of Dietary Magnesium Supplements

Magnesium plays a vital role in the active transport of Calcium and Potassium ions across cell membranes. Muscles need Calcium for Contraction and Magnesium for Relaxation. Magnesium, a known inhibitor of Calcium receptors, blocks Calcium from entering muscle and heart cells. Magnesium is Nature's own Calcium Channel Blocker. The presence of excess Calcium is directly related to Magnesium Deficiency. When Calcium goes up, Magnesium goes down and vice versa. Excess Calcium due to insufficient Magnesium in the cell can give rise to muscle cramps, hardening of the arteries, fibromyalgia, calcium deposits and kidney stones.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that not only speeds up Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) but also activates over 325 biochemical reactions in the body to keep the body working properly. Magnesium provides Oxygen to the Muscles; and activates Enzymes that control digestion, absorption, and utilization of Carbohydrates Proteins, and Fats. This mineral raises cellular Energy Production by activating the energy-rich ATP molecule to create and store Energy. During exercise, depletion of energy in muscle cells causes a corresponding drop in the level of Magnesium. Low Magnesium levels make the body work harder, leading to early signs of Fatigue. Individuals with Magnesium Deficiency run out of energy quite fast, so they get tired easily.

Magnesium is required for Energy Production and Glycolysis

• Glycolysis - the oxidation of Glucose molecules to obtain ATP and Pyruvate
• Glycogenesis - the conversion of excess Glucose into Glycogen
• Glycogenolysis - the breakdown of Glycogen into Glucose
• Gluconeogenesis - the conversion of Amino Acids in cellular protein to Glucose

Magnesium is needed as part of the Electrolyte System. It is required to keep the fluids balanced properly. When Magnesium levels drop, fluids build up in the body and cause water retention, which results in Weight Gain. 

Most Diabetic Patients are Deficient in Magnesium content. Magnesium is necessary for Insulin to usher Glucose into Cells, where Glucose is involved in making Energy for the body. If there is Not enough Magnesium to do this job, both Insulin and Glucose become elevated. The excess Glucose gets stored as Fat and contributes to Obesity. Gaining Weight around the middle is related to Magnesium Deficiency and Insulin Resistance. Magnesium boosts Adiponectin Hormone levels for Weight Loss. 

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Magnesium, an important nutrient for Bone Density, helps the body absorb Calcium to build healthy bones. Magnesium Deficiency can cause temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, GERD, and Insomnia. Magnesium is involved in the production of the sleep-promoting Hormone, Melatonin. Intense exercise too close to bedtime can increase Adrenaline levels, leading to Insomnia. Magnesium overrides the Cortisol connection between Stress and Obesity. Magnesium helps relax the Sphincter at the bottom of the Stomach, allowing the Food to go down. 

Magnesium stimulates the release of anti-inflammatory Prostaglandin E1 and Nitric Oxide, which increases blood flow due to vasodilation, resulting in Penile Erection. Magnesium is also a Testosterone Booster.  Magnesium also helps improve pain-free walking distance in people with Intermittent Claudication. 

Diuretics can cause the Kidneys to excrete excessive amounts of Magnesium. Low Magnesium levels increase Potassium and Calcium excretion in the Urine; as a result Calcium ends up forming Kidney Stones with Oxalic Acid. Magnesium Oxalate is more soluble than Calcium Oxalate. While Potassium reduces urinary excretion of Calcium, Magnesium inhibits the formation of Calcium-Oxalate crystals in the Urine. Tendency for Calcium to crystallize is one of the signs of Magnesium Deficiency. 

Both Magnesium Citrate and Malate increase the solubility of Calcium in the Urine and inhibit the development of Calcium Stones by raising the Alkalinity of the Urine. Caffeine can increase the risk of developing kidney stones. Daily intake should not exceed three cups a day. Magnesium is Alkaline, and therefore can act as an Antacid. 

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency:

1. Arrhythmia
2. Autism
3. ADHD
4. Bedwetting
5. Blood Clots
6. Blood Pressure
7. BMR on the decline
8. CFS
9. Cystitis
10. Depression
11. Diabetes
12. Fibromyalgia Syndrome
13. Hardening of Arteries
14. Hypertension
15. Inflammation
16. Insomnia
17. Kidneys Malfunctioning
18. Kidney Stones
19. Migraine
20. Nystagmus
21. Osteoporosis
22. PMS
23. Sciatic Nerve Pain
24. TMJ Dysfunction
25. Weight Gain

Best Dietary Sources of Magnesium

Magnesium Content in mg / 100 g Serving Size
Pumpkin seeds (roasted) Almonds Sesame seeds Peanuts (roasted, salted) Walnuts Banana Potato (baked)	532 300 200 183 158 29 25

Magnesium Supplements
Magnesium Salt Type	Elemental Magnesium / Tab
Magnesium Oxide (MagOx 400)	241 mg (20.1 mEq)
Magnesium Chloride (Slow-Mag)	64 mg (5.33 mEq)
Magnesium Lactate (Mag-Tab SR)	84 mg (7 mEq)
Dimagnesium Malate (Jigsaw SRT)	125 mg (10.4 mEq)
New RDA for Elemental Magnesium is 500 mg. per Day

Magnesium Supplements Boost Energy Levels: 

Dietary Magnesium Supplements replenish Magnesium when Magnesium levels run low in the body. Both Magnesium and Malic acid play an important part in the energy production for the muscles. As a result, Magnesium Malate supplements are used by Athletes who wish to make the most of their Energy Production and boost their Athletic Performance. 

Dimagnesium Malate is a patented form of Magnesium. with One Molecule of Malic Acid attached to Two Molecules of Magnesium, it represents an excellent source of Magnesium and Malic Acid. In addition, as Malate does NOT react with gastric acid, it does NOT upset the digestive system as is sometimes the case with other forms of Magnesium. Magnesium Oxide works within minutes, whereas Dimagnesium Malate takes up to two hours for the full effect of a dosage. 

Topical Benefits of Epsom Salt for External Use: 

Magnesium Sulfate, commonly known as Epsom Salt, can do wonders for those of us suffering from arthritis, athlete’s foot, psoriasis, and/or stress. Epsom Salt is readily absorbed through the Skin directly into the bloodstream to help soothe the body, mind, and soul. While Stress drains the body of Magnesium and increases the level of Adrenaline, Epsom Salt replenishes Magnesium and reduces Adrenaline effects. 

For Toe Nail Fungus Infection:

1. Soak both feet for at least 30 minutes in a shallow Pan with 10 X 8 oz Hot Water containing 5 tbsp of Epsom salt and 1 tbsp of Baking Soda. 
2. Epsom Salt, a Drying Agent, makes Feet Dry by drawing out the Moisture. 
3. For best results, Apply Sesame Oil as a Moisturizer when finished. 

For Psoriasis, Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:

1. Dissolve Epsom Salt in Hot Water and have a Bath. 
2. For best results, Apply Sesame Oil as a Moisturizer after the Bath.