Magnesium 300 mg

	$ 3.85 Standardized Magnesium 300 mg Dietary Supplement proven strength 60 Capsules The natural approach to support normal body functions. Helps to relax normal muscle tension*.

60 Capsules  $   3.85

helps to relax muscle tension.
 

Ingredients:

Magnesium 300 mg

Other Ingredients:

Potato starch, Magnesium stearate, Silicon dioxide, Gelatine capsule, Titanium dioxide.

Information about Magnesium

Magnesium plays an important role in energy production (involved in over 300 enzyme reactions, many related to ATP)

• Involved in the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins (cell reproduction)
• Opposes calcium to relax muscles
• Required for cell sodium/potassium pumps to operate (cell metabolism and nerve function)
• Stops calcium entry into blood vessel and heart cells, reducing blood pressure by limiting spasm and constriction
• Tegulates calcium metabolism by affecting parathyroid hormone and calcitonin, as well as potassium and sodium.
• Necessary for hormonal activity
• Can help to prevent kidney and gall stones by its effect on calcium levels.
• May help prevent diabetes

Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency can be caused by a lack of magnesium in the diet, by an excess of calcium or by other factors which may increase excretion or limit absorption. Magnesium deficiency is common in the West and is often underestimated due to the reliance on serum (blood) concentrations. As most of the magnesium is found in the tissues and not serum, this will show up only severe deficiencies.
 

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency

Muscle cramps
Menstrual cramps
PMS / PMT
Sugar cravings
Fatigue / tiredness
Palpitations
"Nervousness" / Anxiety
Anorexia
Anaemia
"Tics" (involuntary muscle twitches, especially on the face)
Hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
Childhood hyperactivity
High blood pressure
Poor circulation
Kidney / gall stones

In most cases, deficiency of magnesium is not due to insufficient intake, but is a result of factors that increase excretion or reduce absorption.

Some other medical conditions that may contribute to magnesium deficiency are:
Pancreatitis
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Digitalis toxicity
Excessive sweating
Resection of the ileum (upper end of the bowel)
Association with other minerals and vitamins
Magnesium is not only intimately involved in regulating levels of calcium, it is also closely associated with potassium (especially intracellular potassium) and phosphorus (through it's effect on energy production and ATP - Adenosine Tri Phosphate, which is the main cellular energy source in the body).
Factors which reduce magnesium absorption
High calcium intake
Alcohol (excessive)
Surgery
Irritation of the digestive tract
Factors which increase calcium excretion
Use of diuretic (heart and blood pressure) drugs
Liver and kidney disease
Oral contraceptive use
Excessive exercise
Excessive tea and coffee drinking
Many women are particularly deficient in calcium during their menstrual period
Normal amounts of calcium in the diet