Natroceutics Magnesium Trace Mineral Complex

As an essential mineral for optimal health, magnesium is involved in most major metabolic processes, playing a crucial role in over 300 enzyme reactions throughout the day. Modern diets often fall short of the magnesium the body needs.

With a greater need for minerals today, Natroceutics Magnesium Complex is developed to deliver optimal levels of magnesium and overcome the limitations of conventional supplementation, through a complex that includes liposomal magnesium, magnesium citrate and the full spectrum of trace minerals.

Magnesium is directly involved in more than 300 enzyme systems in the human body, regulating a diverse range of functions.

Checking your magnesium status is challenging, because most of the body's magnesium is stored inside the cells and very little circulates in the blood (plasma). It is estimated that the majority of people do not consume enough magnesium daily for optimal health.

Adequate magnesium supports:

• Normal energy metabolism — which influences weight management, body composition and appetite balance
• The production of glutathione, the body's master antioxidant, which is closely linked to immune health and healthy ageing
• Normal heart and muscle function

Common signs that magnesium intake may be too low:

• Tiredness and low energy
• Body weakness
• Low mood and feeling tense
• Poor concentration
• Muscle cramping and twitching
• Poor sleep
• Tingling in the body

Factors that increase your need for magnesium:

• High intake of caffeine or other stimulants
• Alcohol
• Intense training (athletes)
• Chronic stress
• A diet high in refined foods

Considerations when selecting a magnesium supplement

• Magnesium absorption varies with the source of the magnesium. It doesn't matter how much magnesium you consume — what really matters is what is absorbed by the body. Therefore, it's important to consider your source.
• Magnesium oxide is often used in supplements because it is inexpensive; however, it is very poorly absorbed. Magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate and magnesium chloride are far more favourable, as they are well absorbed and well tolerated. Make sure you compare accurately — simply comparing total magnesium content can be misleading. Other, less common forms of magnesium also provide benefit.
• Magnesium from food is absorbed through a natural, sustained-release digestive process, while supplements often deliver a large once-off dose that is taken up rapidly and may not give optimal results. A more sustained release mimics the body's natural uptake of magnesium. If your product does not offer this, taking smaller doses more frequently with meals may give better results.
• Does your magnesium supplement offer additional complementary minerals that support health?