Magnesium is a vital mineral for good cell health. The human genome has over 3,751 binding receptor sites for magnesium and this one mineral has been known to activate over 350 biochemical processes to keep things flowing smoothly.

Here are seven health boosting reasons to include more of this amazing mineral into your diet…

1. Relieves Fibromyalgia Symptoms

In one double-blind and controlled study from the University of Texas, magnesium malate was found to improve pain and tenderness in fibromyalgia patients.

2. Lowers Disease Mortality

People who have lower magnesium levels are more than twice as likely to die of heart disease and seven times as likely to die from all causes.

3. Manage Diabetes

Those who are magnesium deficient are more likely to be Type 2 diabetic, along with experiencing neuropathy or CVry disease. One Harvard study found that diabetics who took 320mg of Magnesium for up to 16 weeks showed a significant improvement in their fasting blood sugar levels along with their HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

4. Prevent Migraines

One in 25 people in the Western World are estimated to have a migraine attack every year while 1 in 15 will experience headaches for at least 15 days of the month. These attacks can be severely debilitating, one-sided and cause throbbing and sensitivity to light and sound. Other symptoms can involve clouded thinking, congestion and nausea.

5. Lowers Colon Cancer Risk

When magnesium levels are low, there are higher rates of colorectal cancer according to epidemiological studies. The results, published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition showed Chinese researchers covering over 338,979 participants from eight prospective studies. They found that the highest average intake of magnesium was associated with an 11% reduction in colorectal cancer, when compared with the lowest average intake. For every 50mg that the magnesium increased, the risk of colon cancer reduced by 7%.

6. Reduces Signs of Metabolic Syndrome

Mexican research looked into the effects of individuals who took oral magnesium supplements and who were considered ‘metabolically obese, normal-weight individuals’. The individuals with a body mass index under 25 were considered of normal weight but they also had hyperinsulininemia (insulin resistance). This also resulted in high triglycerides and high blood pressure. Those individuals were therefore more susceptible to the development of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

7. Builds Strong Bones

There is a strong link between magnesium levels and bone density. The level of magnesium in the bones decreases with age and sugar and alcohol may also be lost through urine. Magnesium helps to assist calcium in building bone strength but it does more too.

By stimulating the hormone known as Calcitonin, it can draw calcium out of the blood and soft tissues, where it’s then put into the bones. When there’s excess calcium in the blood and tissues, this increases the risks of arthritis, heart attack, kidney stones or osteoporosis.

An increase in magnesium means you need less of the 1200mg of calcium per day, as recommended by the government. The study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the increase in magnesium while lowering calcium to 500mg per day is enough to increase bone density levels.

Eat More Magnesium Rich Foods

Many healthy foods that are full of this important mineral include spinach, chard, almonds, pumpkin seeds, black beans, avocado, figs, dark chocolate and bananas. Salmon, coriander, goat’s cheese, coriander and artichokes are also rich sources. It’s worth adding in more of these foods into your diet if you want to stay healthy.

Apply Magnesium Topically

One of the best ways to ensure that you are getting enough into your body is to apply it topically onto the skin. When magnesium oil is applied topically, it is more rapidly absorbed on a cellular level than if it is taken orally. Applied as a spray, gel, lotion or as bath flakes, it’s worth experimenting with this powerful mineral to see how it fits into your lifestyle.

Recommended Examples

Ancient Minerals™ Magnesium Oil Ultra Spray with OptiMSM – This rapidly absorbed ultra-pure and concentrated easy topical spray is one of the most efficient methods of ensuring magnesium is absorbed into the bloodstream. Carry with you to relieve you and your family from aches, pains, headaches, signs of chronic fatigue and more. Available in a 4oz or 8oz spray from Good Health Naturally.

 

 

 

 

 

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes – Soak in Genuine Zechstein™ magnesium chloride – the purest and most pristine source of natural magnesium chloride in the world. Available in a single use pouch (1.65lbs), 32lbs or 6.5lbs from Good Health Naturally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus – Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Ultra stays hydrated when applied, and is designed not to be fully absorbed. Magnesium is already an officially recognized treatment for many skin conditions. In fact, the German health care system pays for patients to travel to The Dead Sea, which is extremely high in magnesium salts, for psoriasis treatment. Available in an 8oz, 64oz gel from Good Health Naturally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion Ultra with OptiMSM – Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion is a smooth, quickly absorbed emulsion of magnesium chloride in a skin-nourishing base of certified organic oils. Formulated for even the most sensitive individuals, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion offers a gentler concentration of magnesium chloride than magnesium oil or gel products, while still supplying therapeutically effective amounts of magnesium to the cells. Available in 8oz from Good Health Naturally.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion Goodnight – Ideal for use before going to sleep. Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion is a smooth, quickly absorbed emulsion of magnesium chloride in a skin-nourishing base of certified organic oils. Formulated for even the most sensitive individuals, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion offers a gentler concentration of magnesium chloride than our magnesium oil or gel products, while still supplying therapeutically effective amounts of magnesium to the cells. Available from Good Health Naturally.

 

 

 

 

 

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil – The original and still the most popular, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil, contains only raw, highly concentrated, ultra pure magnesium chloride and other trace minerals drawn from the Ancient Zechstein Seabed in Northern Europe. Available in 64oz from Good Health Naturally.

 

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