Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that is important for many bodily functions. Because your body cannot produce magnesium itself, it must be taken in through food or supplements. Magnesium plays an important role in various processes that are necessary for the proper functioning of your body.

Magnesium is a mineral that plays an important role in many processes in the body. It contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and teeth, which is essential for the structure and health of the skeleton. In addition, magnesium plays a role in the process of cell division and contributes to normal protein synthesis, which is important for the building and repair of body tissues. In addition, magnesium helps maintain a good electrolyte balance and supports normal energy-yielding metabolism, which is crucial for the release of energy in the body.

Furthermore, magnesium contributes to normal psychological function and the normal functioning of the nervous system, thus contributing to emotional and mental well-being. Magnesium also plays an important role in normal muscle function, which is essential for good muscle function. Finally, magnesium helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue, thus contributing to a general feeling of energy and vitality.

Magnesium can be obtained through food, such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. However, sometimes it can be difficult to get enough magnesium from your daily diet, for example due to dietary choices or health reasons. In such cases, magnesium supplements can be useful to supplement your magnesium intake.

Yes, athletes often benefit extra from magnesium. The mineral:

• Supports normal muscle function.
• Helps reduce tiredness and fatigue, which is beneficial after heavy workouts.
• Contributes to electrolyte balance, which is important for hydration and preventing cramps during exercise.

Magnesium supplements can therefore be useful for athletes who want to replenish their magnesium stores after physical exertion.

Fatigue is often caused by a lack of ATP, the energy source of cells, and magnesium plays a key role in activating ATP. Therefore, it is good to take magnesium in the morning, so that it helps with energy production during the day. Liquid magnesium ions are absorbed faster and can therefore effectively contribute to your energy balance.

There are certain groups of people who are at increased risk of magnesium deficiency. These include:

• Elderly
• People who are malnourished
• People with an alcohol addiction
• People with high blood sugar levels
• People who have problems with the absorption of magnesium in the intestines

For these groups it is important to pay extra attention to magnesium intake.

Magnesium chelates, such as magnesium taurate, magnesium malate and magnesium bisglycinate, are considered good forms of magnesium because of their high bioavailability. This means that the body absorbs these forms more easily. But even there, a portion is still not absorbable. With magnesium ions, you don't have that problem. They are not bound to a salt residue. This means that it is free magnesium that is 100% absorbable.

Magnesium can certainly be taken in a supplement. For example, the Insentials Balance² Me contains magnesium. The Insentials Energy Boost and Instant Energiser shot also contain magnesium. The latter contains magnesium ions, for excellent absorption.