Magnesium Health Watch

Studies are showing that magnesium supplements are linked to migraine prevention.  For some migraine sufferers, a daily dose of magnesium can help with attacks.  You can start with eating magnesium-rich foods.  Otherwise, oral supplements or an IV injection of magnesium sulfate can help .

“The headaches and accompanying symptoms can be triggered by a number of factors, including stress, fatigue, food sensitivities and environmental allergies. Although triggers can vary from person to person, a growing body of scientific evidence suggests that many migraine sufferers have one thing in common — relatively low levels of the mineral magnesium.

For these individuals, a daily dose of magnesium can help reduce the frequency, severity and duration of migraine attacks. The results of numerous studies support the daily use of supplemental magnesium for the prevention of migraine headaches.

In one such study, German researchers evaluated the effects of oral magnesium on 81 adult migraine sufferers.

Half the subjects received 600 milligrams magnesium citrate daily for 12 weeks, while the other half received placebo pills.

During the final four weeks of the study, the frequency of migraine attacks was reduced by 41.6 percent in the patients who received supplemental magnesium, compared to a 15.8 percent reduction in the placebo group.”

Your Health: Magnesium Helps Prevent Migraines.

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Ancient Minerals brand of Magnesium Oil.  As we often say, transdermal absorption of magnesium has many advantages over oral magnesium supplements.  Here’s an overview and review of the product, that if nothing else, provides some welcome muscle relaxation and stress relief.

“While there are tremendous volumes of research paying tribute to the efficacy of magnesium supplementation in a wide range of health enhancing applications, not much attention has been directed at the method of delivery. Ancient Minerals brand magnesium products utilize an ultra-pure, highly concentrated form of naturally occurring magnesium chloride along with other trace minerals, for topical use in the form of Magnesium Oil, Magnesium Bath Flakes and Magnesium Gel. Why topical? Because the skin is a living, breathing organ, and is not only the most efficient organ for detoxification, but also holds tremendous potential for re-mineralizing the body as well.”

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Review and Giveaway : Prissy Green.

On the Natural News website, Melanie Grimes wrote a great article on the best time of day to take different kinds of vitamins. Because our bodies perform different functions at different times of the day, the time you take your supplements really matters. For example, vitamin C is known to be a stimulant, so it shouldn’t be taken before bedtime. (more…)

Magnesium supplements are available in both prescription and non-prescription doses, and in a range of dosage forms. Powders, extended-release tablets, liquid-filled capsules, syrups and gels are just a few of the ways to add supplemental magnesium to your diet. In extreme cases, an IV drip may be used to return magnesium to proper levels. The best way to maintain recommended magnesium levels in the body is to follow a diet program that includes magnesium-rich foods such as nuts and leafy greens. Typically, most healthy adults don’t need magnesium supplements. However, certain conditions may require magnesium supplements to re-balance the body’s levels. (more…)

Magnesium oxide is used to treat conditions such as heartburn or acid indigestion.  It can sometimes function as a laxative where it would be taken for a short period of time. Magnesium oxide can also be a dietary supplement for low magnesium levels, helping to maintain an appropriate amount in the body. Some symptoms of a magnesium deficiency are leg cramps, migraines and fatigue, but a physician can tell you if your magnesium-level is causing those symptoms.
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