Magnesium and Your Body

Magnesium Citrate

-More common form of magnesium 

-Good for raising body's magnesium levels

-Bound in citric acid

-Found in citrus fruits

-Absorbed in the digestive tract

-May help with anxiety and depression

-Has a laxative effect and may treat constipation

Magnesium Oxide

-Magnesium with oxygen

-May help heartburn and constipation

-Body does not absorb this well

-May prevent migraine attacks

Magnesium Chloride

-This includes chlorine

-Body absorbs well

-May treat body's low levels of magnesium 

-May be used topically for sore muscles

-Can be taken orally to treat heartburn or constipation

Magnesium Lactate

-Bound with lactic acid

-Produced in the body by muscle and blood cells

-Manufactured as a preservative and flavoring agent

-Good for those that do not tolerate other forms of magnesium

-Easier on digestive system

Magnesium Malate

-Includes malic acid (found in fruits and wine)

-Very well absorbed in the digestive tract

-Replenishes magnesium levels

-Has a less laxative effect that other forms

-Typically recommended for fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue 

Magnesium Taurate

-May regulate blood sugar levels

-Can support healthy blood pressure 

Magnesium L-threonate

-salt formed from magnesium and threonic acid ( a water soluble derived from vitamin C)

-Easily absorbed by the body

-Brain benefits: may manage depression, alzheimer's, and age related memory loss

Magnesium Sulfate

-This combines magnesium, sulfur, and oxygen

-Also known as epsom salt

-Can be dissolved in bath to soothe sore muscles and stress 

-Sometimes found in skin care products

-Absorbed best through the skin

Magnesium Glycinate

-Combines magnesium and amino acid glycine

-Found in meat, fish, dairy, legumes

-May improve sleep

-May treat inflammatory conditions like heart disease or diabetes

-Calming properties 

-Helps anxiety, depression, stress, and insomnia 

Magnesium Orotate

-Includes orotic acid, a natural substance used in the body for genetic construction (DNA)

-Easily absorbed with no laxative effect

-Promotes heart health

-Popular to use amongst athletes 

-More expensive than other forms

-Can improve energy production in the heart and blood vessels 

Next Steps

Magnesium deficiencies are very common. There are some things you can do to make sure you are getting an adequate amount. 

1. Eat Magnesium-rich foods: black beans, edamame, spinach, kale, avocado, almonds, peanuts, cashews, oatmeal, whole grains, and dark chocolate. 

2. Grab some magnesium spray from our store to help with levels, sleep, sore muscles, digestion, and anxiety.

3. Test your vitamin and mineral levels with our Frequen-Sea scan. More information about this is listed under our services.

God bless, Sara 

Luke 19:40 “I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.”