Magnesium Citrate - 100mg - 90 capsules

Our best selling magenesium product!

Magnesium is a vital mineral associated with countless physiological processes in the body - and is responsible for over 300 enzyme reactions needed for the body´s energy production. 

Magnesium is a co-factor in adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the compound that drive energy production in every cell of all living things. ATP has to bind to a magnesium ion in order to be biologically active.

Magnesium, not surprisingly, is one of the key nutrients associated with combating fatigue, and muscle spasm.  

Magnesium is involved with nerve transmission, and nervous / anxious types often benefit from magnesium supplementation.

Magnesium is associated with antidoting aluminum toxicity by competing with aluminum for absorption.

Magnesium is also vital for the immune system.

Magnesum is a vital mineral in the prevention of osteoporosis.  

We believe that virtually all candida sufferers are deficient in magnesium (see our article Conquering Candida for further information).

Magnesium deficiency

Some estimates have claimed that due to poor diets and depleted soils over 80% of people are deficient in optimal amoint of magnesium. And just to add to the depletion there are said to be over 100 medicines that cause magnesium depletion such as atenolol, oestrogen, and numerous antibiotics such as amikacin and doxycycline. (Pelton R, LaValle JB, Hawkins EB. Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook. 2nd ed. Lexi-Comp Inc; 2001: 286-8).

Absorbtion of Magnesium

Unfortuntely we are unable to locate an academic source for the table below, originally provided to us by Biocare. Although we are not able to verify it's authenticity, it does more or less coincide with the products typically recommended by nutritionists, as opposed to the worthless junk sold by the type companies that just flog any old cheap tat they can get their hands on. However assuming it's accurate, and we think it probably is, the most absorbable forms of magnesium are Magnesium citrate, ascorbate, EAP2, and Malate, all of which we can provide here. Magnesium citrate is the best seller for us, probably because of the competitive price point, and we get good feedback on it. This list is not fully comprehensive as their are other forms of magnesium not covered below, but it's a useful tool nevertheless. 

 

Directions

One or two capsules twice daily with food

Suitable for vegans & vegetarians
Keep cool & dry, out of reach of children
Do not purchase if seal is broken
Do not use as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed the stated intake.

Ingredients

Magnesium citrate providing 100 mg elemental magnesium per capsule  (27% of EC Reference Intake).
Vegetarian capsule shell (cellulose derivative & water)

Well-established, organic magnesium

Totally additive-free

Please note: "citrates" having nothing to do with citrus fruits! People who are allergic to citrus should NOT expect to be allergic to magnesium citrate.

A note about magnesium oxide

Magnesium oxide is the cheapest form of magnesium sold in some health food shops. This is the 'base' ingredient for the creation of our oxygen based colon cleansing products - Oxy-Powder, Colosan and Mag 07 However it is not a dietary form of magnesium. If you have purchased magnesium oxide, to increase your magnesium levels, you might as well throw it away as it will be almost useless as a nutritional supplement.