Magnesium is a vital element of the body, concentrated primarily in bones, but also an integral part of each & every cell in our body. Magnesium is essential for calcium absorption, glucose metabolism, cardiovascular health, nervous system and the production and balance of cellular energy.
Magnesium, also known as the “anti-stress”mineral, is a vital catalyst in enzyme activity. Magnesium is involved in nearly every essential bodily function, from the beating of the heart to the creation of bones and the regulation of blood sugar. It is so important that it is called the “gatekeeper of cellular activity”, signifying its critical role in cellular processes. This is particularly important considering the endemic rise of diabetes, with all the complications of the disease.
Magnesium is just one of many minerals and vitamins which research indicates that up to 80% modern society is generally Magnesium deficient. Dr. Norman Shealy states, “Every known illness is associated with a magnesium deficiency” and that, “magnesium is the most critical mineral required for electrical stability of every cell in the body. A magnesium deficiency may be responsible for more diseases than any other nutrient.”
Some additional specific benefits of a quality, absorbable Magnesium are:
• Helps with the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses
• Helps nerves to relax
• Helps regulate the heartbeat
• Helps burn fat, produce energy, regulate glucose levels
• Aids in maintaining the body’s proper pH balance, as one of the 4 main alkalizing minerals (K, Ca, Na and Mg)
• May help prevent depression, premenstrual syndrome, osteoporosis, pain in fibromyalgia, and cardiovascular disease
• Helps reduce and dissolve calcium phosphate kidney stones, and prevent occurrence
• Prevents premature labour and convulsions in pregnant women.
Lorene has worked with 3 different combinations of Magnesium from Nature’s Sunshine for over 30 years. Please contact her office to determine which will be the optimum one for you.
On page 170 of Lorene Benoit’s book The Paw Paw Program – A “Christopher Columbus” Approach to Cancer – The World IS Round and Cancer CAN Be Treated Naturally a chart that shows the reduction of minerals in common foods since the 1940’s.
Agri – farming has created less nutritious food, causing most North American’s to be mineral deficient, and Magnesium is one of the most depleted in produce. Consider 2 common foods: carrots contained 75% less Mg. in carrots and potatoes contained 35% less in 1990’s than 1940’s. Now, twenty years later? It is even worse.
It is important to remember that there are critical ratios of minerals in the human body. Two examples are between calcium and phosphorus, and calcium and magnesium. In 1940 average diet contained a two to one ratio between phosphorus and calcium. Now there is a one to one ratio. This means that the phosphorus content of many foods has increased. These artificial new ratios have an important effect on your body chemistry.
Many accepted nutritional references still recommend a dietary intake ratio of 2:1 Ca-Mg. Due to changed food quality and dietary intake, this has been felt to be inadequate, and Magnesium is often the greater deficiency. We recommend that our clients take at least 1:1 Ca/Mg. ratio. Magnesium citrate, magnesium malate and magnesium HVP chelate are all well absorbed forms of this mineral, especially when quality tested, chelated or combined with magnesium rich herbs that enhance absorption.
In addition, a balanced Calcium supplement needs to contain both Vit. D3 and Magnesium for effective absorption. We suggest our clients take one Skeletal Strength with either one Magnesium Complex or one Magnesium Tablets 1-2 times per day dependant upon their needs.
In one study published in the Journal of Nutritional Medicine, 15 fibromyalgia patients were given either 1200 to 2400 mg of malic acid daily with 300 to 600 mg of magnesium for 4 to 6 weeks, or a placebo. All the patients receiving the malic acid with magnesium reported a marked decrease in pain within two days, which continued throughout the time they were receiving the treatment. When the women were switched over to the placebo, their condition deteriorated within 48 hours. The formula we recommend for this kind of muscle pain is Magnesium Malate.
Should you wish to have wholesale access any of the same quality supplements we have used professionally since 1990 to help thousands of people achieve optimum health by setting up preventive nutritional programs, please email our office at TakeTheNaturalPath@gmail.com, or contact us via our website.
NSP offers over 500 different herbal formulas and supplements, and we can help determine which will be the optimum choices for you!
Thanks for posting this as I was thinking that maybe this is why for the last month my legs have been aching…not an arthritis pain but more like how they would feel after a marathon. Do you think this could be what it is?
Thanks and looking forward to your response.
Cindy
It certainly could be Cindy, when you consider how far reaching Magnesium deficiency can be. It is also such an inexpensive supplement. You could safely double up on dosage for 2 wks. to jump start your body, then you would really notice if you feel an improvement. The only overdose symptom is possibility of bowels being too loose, then you know you have reached bowel tolerance, much like Vit. C. Because of this effect, many people who suffer constipation regulate their bowel movements with Magnesium. If there is any bowel laziness or constipation, many people find the tablets more effective than the Complex. I will email you a comparison chart, but every client seems to have their favourite, which is why NSP offers 3 types of straight Magnesium, as well as Cal-Mag combinations.
Hi Lorene
Magnesium deficiency is seen in the dry blood as raised, red and angry looking blood.
Yes 80 % of our client show this sign in their dry blood sample.
Take care.
THANKS. Can I use this article in my next Health Newsletter?? I will credit you as the writer!!
Absolutely! As part of my health team, you are welcome to use anything I send you. I appreciate all the great work you do helping people!
Thanks Dr. Diane for confirming this via your live blood analysis! Your expertise is appreciated.
This was a really interesting article. What are you suggesting to clients for magnesium supplements?
Thank you for the article, Nickie
NSP offers 3 Magnesium. I have included a comparison sheet I asked the company to prepare, plus linked to 3 major Mag supplements we offer. In a nutshell:
Magnesium tablets was an older formula discontinued when Magnesium Complex capsules came out – they brought it back because many people liked it better, especially for relaxing bowels in case of “tight or spastic ” constipation, versus atonic or lazy bowel constipation, which is treated differently.
Magnesium Malate used to be called Fibromalic, so it is obviously better for fibromyalgic type muscle pain.
If not for fibromyalgia, I start them with one of the Mag – tablet or capsule as they prefer, then next order try the other one – they will then choose which works best for them.
NSP Canada’s Magnesium Supplements
Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals inside the body’s cells and is essential for bone, teeth and muscle health. It also plays an important role in hundreds of cellular reactions in our body, including helping our body to effectively use carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Most adults are deficient in magnesium. The Health Canada recommended daily dose for Magnesium is 20 – 500 mg/day. Nature’s Sunshine Products Canada is currently offering three Magnesium products. The following is the detailed information of all three magnesium products to help you choose the best one.
Magnesium #1786 (250 mg per tablet, 180 tablets)
This supplement contains two magnesiums: an HVP chelate magnesium bound to a protein molecule to enhance absorption, and commonly used magnesium oxide. Besides providing elemental magnesium, the oxide form has a laxative effect if a sufficient quantity is taken. In addition to magnesium, #1786 also contains the supporting herbs white willow bark and kelp because both contain naturally occurring magnesium, plus licorice and peppermint to ease any stomach irritation and promote digestion.
Magnesium Complex #1859-8 (100 mg per capsule, 100 capsules)
Magnesium Complex #1859-8 combines two of the best-absorbed forms of magnesium in a single supplement for maximum absorption and convenience: magnesium citrate and magnesium malate. Because of this combination and absorption, one will notice less of a laxative effect.
Magnesium Malate #4061-6 (80 mg per capsule, 90 capsules)
Magnesium malate is one of the best-absorbed forms of magnesium. Practitioners and researchers have used magnesium malate to relieve muscle ache and pain in conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, PMS, migraines, and similar conditions. Magnesium naturally promotes proper muscle function and energy, and being a highly-absorbed form of magnesium, malate is preferred for this reason. In addition to magnesium malate, #4061-6 also contains malic acid, a compound found naturally in fruits and used by the body to produce energy and fight fatigue.
Health Sciences, NSP Jeff Haromon and Lorene Benoit Health Education
For educational purposes only, July, 2014