Magnesium is an essential element needed by everyone. It is involved in at least 300 chemical reactions in the body because it works as an electrolyte, which is a mineral that carries an electric charge when dissolved in body fluids such as blood. Magnesium is vital for the formation of teeth and bone. It is also used by nerves to … Continue reading Warning signs and symptoms of magnesium deficiency
Magnesium supplements CONFIRMED to sharply reduce bone problems in middle-aged men
Though most people think that calcium and vitamin D are the most important nutrients to strengthen bones, new research, conducted by scientists from the University of Bristol in the U.K. and the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, found that taking magnesium supplements when you are middle-aged may prevent bone fractures later in life. Bone fractures are a common and preventable … Continue reading Magnesium supplements CONFIRMED to sharply reduce bone problems in middle-aged men
Magnesium is essential for muscle health and recovery
Intense exercise imposes a lot of strain on your muscles. To restore those important tissues to their healthiest state at a faster pace, an article in Sports Injury Clinic suggests increasing your intake of magnesium through food, drinks, and supplements. Magnesium plays a significant role in maintaining general muscular health. It speeds up the recovery of sore muscles. It … Continue reading Magnesium is essential for muscle health and recovery
Magnesium and Cell Survival (Glutathione)
Magnesium in general is essential for the survival of our cells but takes on further importance in the age of toxicity where our bodies are being bombarded on a daily basis with heavy metals. Glutathione requires magnesium for its synthesis.[1] Glutathione synthetase requires ?-glutamyl cysteine, glycine, ATP, and magnesium ions to form glutathione.[2] In magnesium deficiency, the … Continue reading Magnesium and Cell Survival (Glutathione)
Combining Oral with Transdermal Magnesium
One of the most luxurious medical treatments on earth is to receive magnesium massages on a consistent basis. Having at least an ounce of what is called magnesium oil rubbed all over ones body by either a trained or even untrained massage therapist is simply heavenly. One can also do this oneself meaning cover ones … Continue reading Combining Oral with Transdermal Magnesium
The surprising link between magnesium and brain health
Many of the health problems facing us today can be traced to nutrient deficiencies. You might have heard about the importance of getting enough Vitamin D or omega 3s, for example, but other nutrients don’t seem to get as much attention. When it comes to brain health and cognition, however, there is one nutrient that … Continue reading The surprising link between magnesium and brain health
Magnesium Chloride Benefits
For purposes of cellular detoxification and tissue purification, the most effective form of magnesium is magnesium chloride, which has a strong excretory effect on toxins and stagnant energies stuck in the tissues of the body, drawing them out through the pores of the skin. Chloride is required to produce a large quantity of gastric acid each day and is … Continue reading Magnesium Chloride Benefits
Higher levels of magnesium intake associated with reduced rates of high blood pressure and heart disease
Magnesium is arguably one of the most important minerals necessary for the optimal functioning of the human body. Responsible for over 300 biochemical reactions, magnesium is present in our bones, cells and organs. Unfortunately, the combination of our modern diet and the minerally-depleted “tap” water that we drink have left the vast majority of us severely … Continue reading Higher levels of magnesium intake associated with reduced rates of high blood pressure and heart disease
Why you need magnesium if you’re constantly stressed or anxious
Severe cases of stress and anxiety can be difficult to deal with and may even require medication. Unfortunately, prescription medicines are not only expensive, but they also cause a wide variety of side effects. Magnesium, an important dietary mineral, has been called the “original chill pill” because of its ability to lift mood and improve … Continue reading Why you need magnesium if you’re constantly stressed or anxious
Being deficient in magnesium increases your risk of pancreatic cancer by 76%
Pancreatic cancer: It’s a silent killer that now claims the lives of as many as 55,000 people every single year. But a new study suggests that magnesium, a simple, inexpensive trace mineral, may be powerfully effective in helping to stamp it out without the need for chemotherapy or radiation. The latest World Health Organization (WHO) statistics reveal … Continue reading Being deficient in magnesium increases your risk of pancreatic cancer by 76%
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 