Hammer Essential Magnesium 120caps

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Magnesium plays a major role in sports nutrition and everyday nutrition; indeed, it is considered “the key to health and life”. According to the National Institutes of Health, magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate various biochemical reactions in the body. Muscle contraction, nerve function, carbohydrate metabolism, ATP activation, protein synthesis, blood pressure regulation and blood sugar regulation are some of the processes that require the presence of magnesium. In addition, magnesium supports increased levels of HDL (good) cholesterol and reduces serum levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, while inhibiting the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Magnesium deficiency is associated with many conditions, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, hypoglycaemia and insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, kidney stones, osteoporosis, asthma, periodontal disease and depression.

Unfortunately, magnesium deficiencies are common, with research showing that around 75% of Americans do not obtain adequate amounts of this essential mineral. By changing your diet to include more magnesium-rich foods, such as nuts (especially almonds, cashews and walnuts) – and supplementing daily with Essential Mg, which contains 5 highly bioavailable forms of magnesium – you can obtain optimal amounts of this very important health-benefiting mineral.

1. Magnesium bisglycinate is magnesium chelated (bound) to the amino acid glycine and is known for its high absorption rates. It is also the form of magnesium considered least likely to cause a laxative effect, which is common with forms such as oxide and citrate.

2. Magnesium succinate is magnesium chelated with succinic acid. This compound provides one of the highest amounts of elemental magnesium, supplying the body with a Krebs cycle intermediate that not only plays a role in energy production, but is also involved (together with protein) in rebuilding muscle fibres and nerve endings.

3. Magnesium citrate is magnesium chelated with citric acid, an essential Krebs cycle intermediate, noted for its ability to help relieve fatigue as well as playing a role in relieving symptoms of asthma and hypertension.

4. Magnesium malate is magnesium chelated with malic acid and is the most common form of magnesium used to relieve fibromyalgia. Malic acid (malate) is a Krebs cycle intermediate, associated with its energy-boosting properties, which relieve fatigue. Malic acid also supports improved exercise performance by combating lactic acid build-up.

5. Magnesium taurate is magnesium bound to the amino acid taurine. As both magnesium and taurine are associated with cardiovascular health, magnesium taurate is often referred to as a “heart health” form. Among its many benefits (and like magnesium), taurine helps regulate heart rate and muscle contractions.