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6 Ways to Absorb Magnesium + Health Benefits & Symptoms of Deficiency

6 Ways to Absorb Magnesium + Health Benefits

Did you know that medications, poor food choices, alcohol and even our daily stress can deplete important minerals like magnesium from our bodies?

Most people are magnesium deficient. If you drink soda, eat white bread, white rice, sugar, saturated fats or other processed foods – you’re most likely deficient. It’s a challenge to avoid these foods all the time. But, at least we can replace needed vitamins and minerals when we need to.

According to a study from the University of Southern California School of Medicine, “Magnesium (Mg) deficiency commonly occurs in critical illness and correlates with a higher mortality and worse clinical outcome in the intensive care unit (ICU).”

Health Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium is a mineral that is essential for our survival. Treat it as a secret weapon against sickness and disease.

We need it not only for strong bones, healthy immune system, energy production, it also helps regulate other vitamins and minerals in our body.

Health benefits of Taking magnesium:

  • Improves sleep
  • Reduces stress
  • Loosens & relaxes muscles
  • Detoxification support
  • Healthy teeth
  • PMS relief
  • Supports a healthy mood

Many health experts suggest adults need about 1,000 mg of magnesium per day, even though the RDA is between 310-420 mg. You can get your levels checked by your doctor to see just what your body is doing. Other factors to remember are that proper levels of vitamin D3, vitamin B6 and selenium also play a role in maintaining healthy levels of magnesium.

Severe deficiencies can lead to depression, osteoporosis, diabetes, ADHD, among many others chronic illnesses. But here are a few signs you may be suffering from magnesium deficiency…

Signs of magnesium deficiency:

  • Exhaustion
  • Confusion
  • Anxiety
  • Irritability
  • You can’t sleep
  • Abnormal heart rhythm
  • Muscle cramps
  • Tantrums
  • Asthma
  • ADHD/Austim
  • Constipation
  • Headaches/Migraines
  • High blood pressure
  • IBS
  • Obesity

But, simply getting the amount of magnesium your body needs may just be enough to reverse many of these chronic illnesses.

6 Ways to Absorb Magnesium into Your Body

Thankfully, it’s quite easy to get this much needed nutrient back into our bodies. First, check out this infographic on magnesium deficiency for a list of foods that are high in magnesium.

Food alone may not be able to get you to the optimal levels of magnesium. So in your search for magnesium, be sure to get a quality and absorbable form. Avoid magnesium carbonate, sulfate, gluconate, and oxide. These are usually found in cheaply made supplements and are poorly absorbed.

*FYI- If you’ve supplemented with magnesium before and ended up with diarrhea, try a magnesium glycinate – it should help with that.

Here are six other ways to absorb magnesium into your body, along with a quality made product for you to try.

1.  Transdermal Magnesium Oil Spray

Transdermal forms of magnesium have recently gained popularity. It is nice to be able to reap health benefits and be multi-purpose. For instance, this Pure Magnesium Oil Spray by LL Magnetic Clay can be used as a massage oil! Otherwise, you can simply rub it right on your skin. Some people even use it as a foot soak or in their bath.

2. Transdermal Magnesium Lotion

You can soothe and hydrate your skin and get your daily magnesium all at the same time with Ancient Minerals Magnesium Lotion! They also make a night time lotion that has melatonin for some added zzz’s. These make a great choice for people that have sensitive skin. It is a bit more of a gentle concentration, but still provides equal benefit.

3. Transdermal Magnesium Bath Flakes

Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes from LL Magnetic Clay are dry flakes of magnesium chloride and other trace minerals for baths and foot soaks. Simply dissolve 1 to 3 cups of magnesium flakes (or more) in full tub bath or foot bath and soak for at least 30 minutes. FYI – your bath water should not be too hot, otherwise your skin will eliminate rather than absorb.

5. Liquid Magnesium Drink

Natural Calm is a very popular anti-stress magnesium drink, or the  Cal Mag Original Relaxing Calcium-Magnesium drink is a good one to try too. Just add 1-3 teaspoons of the powder in a glass or mug and add about 1 ounce of hot water. Stir it up until it’s dissolved. Then, fill the glass with warm water and enjoy like a hot tea. It’s vegan, gluten-free and Non GMO! There are many other liquid drink forms of magnesium as well. Search on the Natural Healthy Concepts website for others you might like to try.

6. Magnesium Supplements

Then we get to the more normal way to take magnesium…supplements. However, there are many different forms you can take besides capsules. There are caplets, chewables, powder, liquid and tablets! Check out all of the magnesium supplements available from Natural Healthy Concepts before you decide what’s right for you.

Do you have a story to tell about magnesium deficiency? Maybe a health issue you resolved from taking magnesium? Leave a comment if you have anything to add!