Magnesium Supplements: Your Questions Answered

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in your body. It plays a crucial role in energy production, muscle function, nerve transmission, blood pressure regulation, bone health, and DNA synthesis. Despite its importance, many people are deficient due to depleted soil, processed foods, and lifestyle factors that deplete magnesium stores like stress, alcohol, and certain medications.

Common signs of magnesium deficiency include muscle cramps or spasms, fatigue, irritability, poor sleep, headaches, anxiety, irregular heartbeat, and PMS symptoms. More severe deficiency can contribute to high blood pressure, inflammation, and other health conditions.

Topical (transdermal) magnesium is absorbed directly through the skin via creams, oils, or bath flakes, bypassing the digestive system. This allows for potentially higher absorption without causing digestive upset like laxative effects, which can sometimes occur with oral forms, especially at higher doses. Oral magnesium supplements (powders, capsules) are taken internally and provide systemic support via the gut. You can also add food grade magnesium flakes to your water! For optimal results, many people benefit from combining both methods to address different needs and optimise overall magnesium levels.

Food-grade magnesium chloride is rigorously tested for purity (e.g., low heavy metals). Unlike industrial grades, it avoids potential contaminants sometimes found in sources like salt lakes, ensuring a cleaner product for bathing or adding to water. This higher standard of quality ensures you're getting pure magnesium without unwanted substances that could be present in lower-grade products.

The best magnesium product depends on your specific needs. For general support and digestive ease, consider forms like Magnesium Glycinate or Citrate. For targeted muscle pain and recovery, try topical Magnesium Oil Spritz or Magnesium Cream. For sleep support, Magnesium Bath Flakes or specific sleep blends are popular choices. Children benefit from gentler formulations or magnesium creams specifically designed for babies and children. Our range of Supplements and Magnesium Drink Mixes provide excellent bioavailability for those who prefer oral options.