Magnesium FAQs
What is magnesium?
Magnesium is the fourth most essential element in your body and it is responsible for hundreds of physiological processes in the human body. A few biochemical reactions that magnesium regulates include protein synthesis, proper functioning of your muscles and nerves, controlling blood glucose, and regulating blood pressure. It is required for energy production and contributes to the structural development of your bones as well as DNA and RNA. Magnesium also plays a critical role in transport of ions such as calcium and potassium across cell membranes.
What is transdermal magnesium?
Transdermal magnesium is a form of magnesium supplementation that is applied to and directly absorbed from the skin. It is an effective and safe method to increase magnesium levels as compared with oral supplements. By avoiding the unwanted first-pass effect of metabolism in our digestive system, transdermal application allows for better bioavailability than oral administration.
What are the benefits of using transdermal magnesium?
Magnesium is a vital regulator of basic health. Magnesium supplementation has been linked to key health benefits, including increased quality of sleep, reduced muscle aches and pains, improved relaxation and stress management, increased energy levels, boost in mood, and increased athletic performance.
Who needs magnesium?
We all need magnesium every day. Magnesium is found naturally in foods, some of which include green leafy vegetables, edamame, whole grains, and legumes. Chronic diseases such as diabetes and metabolic syndrome can contribute to magnesium deficiency, as well as a poor diet. But even healthy individuals with a good diet can still be taking in less than optimal amounts of magnesium due to magnesium-depleted soil where these fruits and vegetables are grown.
Are there any side effects to using transdermal magnesium?
For some people, a tingling sensation can occur. This is usually indicative of magnesium deficiency or skin sensitivity. This will go away as you restore your magnesium levels.