Magnesium Health Watch

Natural Health Remedies provides tips on detox and solutions to common health problems.   They provided details of their experience with the Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel, a transdermal magnesium (applied through the skin, not orally) made from pure magnesium chloride.

The article makes an interesting point about magnesium deficiency.  Oftentimes, doctors only measure the magnesium in blood serum, but it doesn’t necessarily indicate the cellular levels of magnesium.  The intracellular magnesium levels  are where transdermal gel or oil applications are particularly effective.

Here’s how she describes her experience with magnesium gel:

“The gel has a silken consistency and I found it ideal to massage into the skin. I have had some stiffness in the muscles around my hips (probably as a result of too much sitting at my computer!) so I decided to massage the gel into my hip muscles and legs every morning. After a few days I noticed they were much less stiff and after using it every day for 4 weeks the stiffness and also the soreness I had in the muscle on the outside of my shin has completely gone.”

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As you probably know, migraine triggers are different for everyone.   Some have found that their diet may trigger migraines.  Whether it’s MSG, red wine or nitrates, there are a lot of hidden ingredients that can contribute to this condition.  If you’re looking to determine the migraine trigger, it’s important to pay close attention to what you consume.  Try keeping a daily journal.  It can help you identify patterns and relationships between the food you eat and the onset of migraines.

This article suggests riboflavin and, you guessed it, magnesium as supplements to help prevent migraines:

“Are there any foods or supplements that can help prevent a migraine?

Magnesium. It’s thought that a deficiency of the mineral magnesium in the brain can cause nerve cells to be overly excited, triggering a migraine attack. Some studies have shown that taking a magnesium supplement can reduce migraine frequency in adults and children.

The best sources of magnesium include whole grains, nuts, seeds, legumes, dried fruit and leafy green vegetables.

Studies have given patients 600 milligrams of magnesium per day as a supplement. But before supplementing, speak to your health care provider. Taking more than 350 milligrams of magnesium can cause diarrhea and stomach upset”

CTV News | Leslie Beck’s Q and A: Can the foods you eat cause a migraine headache?.

While we come across lots of studies on the health benefits of magnesium and magnesium supplements, we appreciate coming across people’s individual experiences with the products, particularly when they aren’t trying desperately to sell you something.  The writer seems to have found some success with magnesium supplements, which she originally took for insomnia and constipation issues.

The article provides a first-hand experience with several magnesium citrate supplements including Natural Calm, Bluebonnet-Liquid Calcium Magnesium Citrate, LifeTime Liquid Cal-Mag Citrate, as well as several other products.  The review includes information on flavors, formulations, advantages and disadvantages of particular magnesium supplements.

“I recommend the Natural Calm with the calcium since you should take calcium with magnesium. I also like that this product has boron in it since that was also recommended to me along with Vitamin D3. I like to show my three year old that it fizzes like a science experiment and I like that it is sweetened with Stevia and  prepared like a warm tea. I also prefer the lemon flavor to the lemon raspberry and haven’t sampled the plain or orange flavors. I also recommend starting with one teaspoon and increasing until you get your desired results. If stomach or intestinal cramping occurs in the morning it simply means too much was taken and the amount should be slightly decreased.  I found this to be momentarily uncomfortable but was nothing serious and a common side effect. The cost can be around $14-$24 depending on the size of the product and where you purchase. I think the larger size is 16oz and will last for about 3 months. There are also kid friendly formulas and one for pregnancy as well.”

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From Shop.com: Magonate is a liquid magnesium supplement that can be used by children and adults to supplement or replace magnesium. It may be used for general supplementation and athletic use to help maintain normal dietary levels of magnesium that are depleted through exercising and every day tasks.

Magonate is a great source of magnesium and helpful in replacing the depleted vitamins we lose throughout the day. It is in a liquid form and easy to take when you’re on the go.

Magonate Magnesium Supplement Dietary Supplement 12 ounces

Natural Calm by Peter Gillham’s Natural Vitality (8oz)

The Anti-Stress Drink. According to the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is essential to good health. Approximately 50 percent of total body magnesium is found in bone. The other half is found predominantly inside the cells of tissues and organs. Magnesium is one of the most important basic nutrients that power our bodies and it is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions. But since our bodies don’t produce this mineral, we need to replenish its supply every day. Due to nutrient-deficient soil and fast-paced lifestyles, few of us (estimated at less than 20 percent) get sufficient magnesium in our diets. This means supplementation is needed, and Natural Calm is the best-selling, award-winning magnesium that mixes easily in water to restore healthy magnesium levels quickly and effectively.