Magnesium can greatly benefit you in helping to reverse your issues.
Magnesium is one of the first things I suggest my patients supplement with which they almost immediately see and feel results. It’s responsible for and essential to hundreds of processes the body completes daily. It assists in relieving constipation, helps us get better quality sleep, assists in better focus and neurological function, helps to balance blood sugar, reduce anxiety—and the list goes on.*
*Better sleep? Magnesium. Better digestion and GI health? Magnesium. Soreness and joint-pain? Magnesium. Low absorption of nutrients? Magnesium. More serious health issues such as those listed above? Magnesium can greatly benefit you in helping to reverse your issues.
What is Magnesium (Mg)?
Magnesium is a chemical element that has a variety of different forms or "types"—each with its own unique properties and uses. Magnesium plays a critical role in regulating numerous bodily functions. It is an enzymatic cofactor that helps ENHANCE your body’s natural performance. It’s used in medicine to decrease pain and blood pressure. It’s essential in supporting muscle and nerve function, energy production—for example: magnesium increases the release of naturally occurring melatonin as well as the metabolization of Vitamin D, of which most people are chronically deficient.
While magnesium exists in foods: spinach and other dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fish, and even chocolate—most Americans are deficient in magnesium and could benefit from supplementation. Below I’ve outlined the types of magnesium and what they are commonly used for. I also make recommendations for some of my favorite magnesium supplement brands.*
*Always consult a doctor or qualified nutrition expert before starting any supplementation regimen especially if taking any prescription medications.
How to choose a Magnesium and begin a regimen:
Consult a doctor or qualified nutrition expert before starting any supplementation regimen especially if taking any prescription medications. *If you’re taking blood pressure medications always consult your doctor before going on magnesium.
Always include Magnesium Gluconate with your choice of magnesium to optimize absorption.
If applicable: choose Mg Citrate over Mg Oxide - it’s much more gentle.
Start with 300-400mg in the evening about 15 mins before bed. If used for digestion, depending on weight and/or any constipation issues, you may need to increase this. *Always decrease dosage if you have looser than normal bowels the following day.
Magnesium Supplements I like:
DaVinci Laboratories Tri-Mag 300: contains Mg Glycinate, Mg Taurinate, and Mg Malate.
Moon Juice Magnesi-Om: powder formula with L-Theanine, an amino acid great for stress relief and sleep!
Food sources rich in Magnesium:
Dark leafy greens like spinach
Oily fish
Pumpkin seeds (add on top of a salad or coat your fish)
Avocado
Cacao/dark chocolate (this is a common craving for women on their cycle as magnesium is low due to rising hormones)