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Know which supplements work best for your specific need November 25, 2014 17:56

We used to hate trying to work out which supplements actually helped which aliments!

How much to take? What frequency? With or without food? Was there any 'proof' that supplementation actually worked? Aghhh

 

As I (Heidi) started to look into it further I discovered that there has in fact been a decent amount of clinical research.  We decided to only stock mineral supplements that have been independently clinically tested about the mineral supplement generally.

See some of our findings from published clinical research that we found:

About Magnesium

About Vitamin C (coming soon, we are still compiling all the sources)

 

From the links above there are also links to each article, we encourage readers to check them out - it's really interesting. We do advise talking to your health professional who can advise based on your unique situation.

Once we were convinced beyond bought, we then sought about sourcing the minerals in the most natural way available.  We love using them ourselves on a daily basis - we thought others might too.

Magnesium Supplimentation November 18, 2014 22:17

Magnesium - an essential dietary mineral for busy people!

Non-Supplemental Sources of Magnesium
"Legumes, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and green leafy vegetables" as well as dairy products all have magnesium naturally occurring in them. Roasted pumpkin and squash seeds have particularly high magnesium.

 

How can Magnesium be Absorbed?
The Recommend Daily Intake (RDI) according to the US is 310-420 mg (for 98% of the population and for pregnant or lactating women increases by 30-40 mg. However the FDA describes it slightly differently saying that for anyone (adult or child over 4 years) who eats 2000 calories a day should get a Daily Value (DV) of 400 mg. Perhaps the National Academy of Sciences give clearer amounts in their Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) based on age, sex and life-stage. Nearly 70% of American adults eat below the RDI. Worryingly nearly half of those who are deficient go undiagnosed. Magnesium may be prescribed and administered by IV in hospital settings. Magnesium supplementation outside of a medical environment will either be orally (by tablet or capsule) or transdermaly (through the skin).

Did you know
Magnesium absorption increases during periods of deficiency
and decreases when sufficient.
This means when your body doesn't need any more magnesium absorption slows.

Why apply a Magnesium Supplement to my skin?
Transdermal application of Magnesium is more effective and quicker. Magnesium is readily absorbed through the skin and "greatly increase[s] the amount of magnesium in body tissues and overcomes the problems that some people have with loose stools when they try to take enough magnesium to meet their needs. This can be especially important in cases of severe magnesium deficiency that were treatable only with IV magnesium before magnesium oil came along.” One study found that 3/4's of participants experienced "marked improvements in their intracellular magnesium levels" Another study concluded "bathing 2-3 times per week in a 1% solution of magnesium bath salts would result in health benefits"

 

What Does Scientific Research Say Magnesium Supplementation Actually Does?

• Aids Sleep, Relaxation and Relieves Stress
  One study found Magnesium to help with sleep due to its sedative-like properties and weekly linked to the midpoint of sleep (unrelated to energy consumption). On the other hand, another study found that intentional sleep deprivation caused Magnesium levels to reduce. A study on healthy elderly people found Magnesium to help restore sleep patterns. It appears to generally improve the quality of sleep for adults in 50s-60s. Another study found that sleep benefits were only found for those who were magnesium deficient. Several studies concur Magnesium appears to effectively reduce stress (testing done on animals).
  
  
• Aids Learning and Cognitive Responses
  Magnesium is critical to preserving neuronal function.  Studies indicate its necessity during periods of downtime. Magnesium deficiency "in the brain (which tends to only occur during chronic deprivation of dietary magnesium which) makes cells have more activation during periods where they are not intentionally activated".
  Research indicates Magnesium helps long-term learning and brain excitation.  Another study found Magnesium helped memory formation (testing done on animals). Other studies says Magnesium regulates calcium metabolism. One study found that the use of magnesium after a neurological injury helped preserve neuro function (although injections were used this may no relate to Magnesium supplements.
  
  
• Aids Migraine Relief
  A couple of studies link low Magnesium levels with Migraines. One study looked at the benefits of magnesium supplementation and found that after 3 months those people in the trial indicated a 50% reduction in Migraine severity.
  
  
• Aids Diabetes Management
  Those with Type II Diabetes appear to be at risk of magnesium deficiency.

• Aids Cramping Relief
  It is believed that low magnesium is related to cramping due to reduced magnesium levels in pregnant women. Interestingly Magnesium levels were low in people experiencing night cramps in a randomised trial. Similarly for severe muscle cramping or muscle pain.
  There is mixed evidence about Magnesiums effect for pregnant women. Several studies found Magnesium benefited leg cramps and leg cramp intensity (although all placebo stats also reported benefits  - the placebo benefits were significantly less than those for Magnesium).

• Aids Period Pain and Menopause Relief
  Women noticed a general reduction in PMS (pre menstrual symptoms) when taking Magnesium supplementation. Another study found Magnesium supplementation was a benefit to women when combined with other prescribed medication.
  
  
• Aids ADHD
  Currently, there is some evidence linking Magnesium deficiency to children with ADHD. Possibly as high as 95% of ADHD children are deficient of Magnesium. One study found significant improvement in hyperactivity (according to their set baseline) in response to daily Magnesium over a 6 month period.
  This evidence suggests there may be some benefit to using Magnesium supplementation alongside the existing medical therapy prescribed by your medical professional.

• Aids Lowing of High Blood Pressure
  Magnesium supplementation has been observed reducing blood pressure moderately to significantly for those with high blood pressure. Magnesium [taken] daily ... in persons with recently diagnosed hypertension (high blood pressure) in addition to standard intervention, ... resulted in significant reduction in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.  Another research study found Magnesium supplementation effectively helped "in persons with higher baseline blood pressure". "One study conducted in diabetic adults ... found an association between Magnesium ... and the reduction in Diastolic blood pressure...."  Another 4 month study investigating Magnesium deficiency and hypertensive diabetic adults also observed [a] reduction in blood pressure ... to be highly significant.
  Other research shows those with regular blood pressure levels who also take Magnesium [for other benefits] found that their blood pressure dropped insignificantly [just 5-7%].  Another study found for those with regular blood pressure their systolic was not affected at all, but significantly (3-8%) lowered diastolic blood pressure, but not ANOVA.
  
  
• Helps reduce Cardiac risks
  Two studies reported rough links between low Magnesium levels and increased risk of heart risks.  Another study found those who are Magnesium deficient find taking Magnesium supplementation reduces the risk of coronary risks.
  
  
• May Aid Lung Health
  One study has asthmatics take Magnesium for 6.5 months and report indicates increased resilience of airway function. Another study of children with asthma found after 2 months of Magnesium supplementation found the children had more bronchial resilience and less use of asthma medication during the trial. Other studies with youth have had similar results. There are other studies however which didn't see the same outcomes.

Quoted and/or referenced material above has been independently conducted regarding Magnesium generally (dosage etc included in articles). However our range of products and what our products contain are based on these sources. We thought you might like to know that.

 

REFERENCES:

Non-Supplemental Magnesium Source References

1  National Institutes of Health. Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Magnesium

2  U.S Department of Health and Human Services. http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/appendixB.htm  7th Table

Non-Supplemental Magnesium Sources References

3  Institute of Medicine. DRI DIETARY REFERENCE INTAKES FOR Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D, and Fluoride  ISBN 978-0-309-06403-3 (1997)

4  U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Guidance for Industry: A Food Labeling Guide.  Updated 20 June 2014.

5  National Academy of Sciences. Dietary Reference Intakes (RDIs): Elements pdf

6  Jacka FN, et al. Association between magnesium intake and depression and anxiety in community-dwelling adults: the Hordaland Health Study. Aust N Z J Psychiatry. (2009)

7 Liebscher DH, Liebscher DE. About the Misdiagnosis of Magnesium Deficiency. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2004;23(6):730S-731S.

8  Quamme GA. Recent developments in intestinal magnesium absorption. Curr Opin Gastroenterol. (2008)

Transdermal Magnesium References

9  Gullestad L, Oystein Dolva L, Birkeland K. Oral versus intravenous magnesium supplementation in patients with magnesium deficiency. Magnesium and Trace Elements. 1991-1992; 10(1):11-16.

10  Shealy, CN. Life Beyond 100: Secrets of the Fountain of Youth. Tarcher; 2006.

11  Dean C. The Magnesium Miracle. New York: Ballantine Books; 2007.

12  Sircus M. Transdermal Magnesium: A New Modality for the Maintenance of Health. 2nd Ed. (2011).

Sleep, Relaxation or Stress Relief and Magnesium References

13  Sato-Mito N, et al. The midpoint of sleep is associated with dietary intake and dietary behavior among young Japanese women. Sleep Med. (2011)

14  Takase B, et al. Effect of chronic stress and sleep deprivation on both flow-mediated dilation in the brachial artery and the intracellular magnesium level in humans. Clin Cardiol. (2004)

15  Held K, Antonijevic IA, et al. Oral Mg(2+) supplementation reverses age-related neuroendocrine and sleep EEG changes in humans. Pharmacopsychiatry 2002; 35(4): 135-143

16  Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes: Applications in Dietary Assessment (2000)

17  Nielsen FH, Johnson LK, Zeng H. Magnesium supplementation improves indicators of low magnesium status and inflammatory stress in adults older than 51 years with poor quality sleep. Magnesium Research. (2010) 23 (4):158-68

18  Poleszak E, Wlalź P, et al. Immobility stress induces depression-like behavior in the forced swim test in mice: effect of magnesium and imipramine. Pharmacological Reports. (2006) 58, 746-752

19  Poleszak E, Wlaź P, et al. NMDA/glutamate mechanism of antidepressant-like action of magnesium in forced swim test in mice. Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior. (2007) 88 (2): 158-164

20  Poleszak E, Szewczyk B, et al. Antidepressant- and anxiolytic-like activity of magnesium in mice. Pharmacol Biochem Behav. (2004)

21  Poleszak E, Wlaź P, et al. Effects of acute and chronic treatment with magnesium in the forced swim test in rats. Pharmacological Reports. (2005) 57, 654-658

Learning or Cognitive Responses and Magnesium References

22  Furukawa Y, Kasai N, Torimitsu K. Effect of Mg2+ on neural activity of rat cortical and hippocampal neurons in vitro. Magnesium Research. (2009) 22(3): 174S-81S

23  Mark LP, Prost RW, Ulmer JL, et al. Pictorial review of glutamate excitotoxicity: fundamental concepts for neuroimaging. American Journal of Neuroradiology Am J Neuroradiol. (2001) 22, 1813-1824

24  McMenimen KA, Wlaź P, et al. Probing the Mg2+ blockade site of an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor with unnatural amino acid mutagenesis. ACS Chem Biol. (2006)

25  Iseri LT, French JH. Magnesium: nature's physiologic calcium blocker. Am Heart J. (1984) 108 (1) 188-93

26  Slutsky I, Abumaria N, et al. Enhancement of learning and memory by elevating brain magnesium. Neuron. (2010) 65, 165-177

27  Tang YP, Shimizu E, et al. Genetic enhancement of learning and memory in mice. Nature. (1999) 401, 63-69

28  Konrad M, Schlingmann KP, Gudermann T. Insights into the molecular nature of magnesium homeostasis. American Journal of Physiology. (2004) 286, F599-F605

29  Alexander RT, Hoenderop JG, Bindels RJ. Molecular determinants of magnesium homeostasis: insights from human disease. American Society of Nephrology. (2008)

30  Fromm L, Heath DL, Vink R, et al. Magnesium attenuates post-traumatic depression/anxiety following diffuse traumatic brain injury in rats. J Am Coll Nutr. (2004) 

Migraines and Magnesium Research

31  Ramadan NM, Halvorson H, Vande-Linde A, et al. Low brain magnesium in migraine. Headache. (1989) 29 (9) 590-3

32  Lodi R, Iotti S, Cortelli P, et al. Deficient energy metabolism is associated with low free magnesium in the brains of patients with migraine and cluster headache. Brain Res Bull. (2001) 54 (4) 437-41

33  Köseoglu E, Talaslioqlu A, Gonul AS, et al. The effects of magnesium prophylaxis in migraine without aura. Magnes Res. (2008) 21 (2) 101-8 

Diabetes and Magnesium Reseach

34  de Lordes Lima M, Cruz T, Pousada JC, et al. The effect of magnesium supplementation in increasing doses on the control of type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care. (1998) 21 (5) 682-6

Cramping and Magnesium Research

35  Hantoushzadeh S, Jafarabadi M, Khazardoust S. Serum magnesium levels, muscle cramps, and preterm labor. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. (2007) 98 (2) 153–154

36  Kovács L, Molor BG, Huhn E, et al. Magnesium substitution in pregnancy. A prospective, randomized double-blind study. Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd. (1988) 48 (8) 595-600

37  Garrison SR, Birmingham Cl, Koehler BE, et al. The effect of magnesium infusion on rest cramps: randomized controlled trial. Journals of Gerontology A Biol Sci Med Sci. (2011) 66 (6) 661-6

38  Bilbey DL, Prabhakaran VM. Muscle cramps and magnesium deficiency: case reports. Canadian Family Physician. (1996) 42: 1348–1351

39  Supakatisant C, Phupong V. Oral magnesium for relief in pregnancy-induced leg cramps: a randomised controlled trial. Matern Child Nutr. (2012)

40  Dahle LO, Berg G, Hannah M, et al. The effect of oral magnesium substitution on pregnancy-induced leg cramps. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. (1995) 73 (1) 175-80

41  Roffe C, Sillis S, Crome P, et al. Randomised, cross-over, placebo controlled trial of magnesium citrate in the treatment of chronic persistent leg cramps. Med Sci Monit. (2002) 8 (5) CR326-330

Period or Menopause and Magnesium References

42  Quaranta S, Buscaglia MA, Meroni MG, et al. Pilot study of the efficacy and safety of a modified-release magnesium 250 mg tablet (Sincromag) for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome. Clin Drug Investig. (2007) 27 (1) 51-8

43  De Souza MC, Walker AF, Robinson PA, et al. A synergistic effect of a daily supplement for 1 month of 200 mg magnesium plus 50 mg vitamin B6 for the relief of anxiety-related premenstrual symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, crossover study. Journal of Women's Health and Gender Based Medicine. (2000) 9 (2) 131-9

ADHD and Magnesium References

44  Kozielec T, Starobrat-Hermelin B. Assessment of magnesium levels in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Magnes Res. (1997) 10 (2) 143-8

45  Mahmoud MM, El-Mazary AA, Maher RM et al. Zinc, ferritin, magnesium and copper in a group of Egyptian children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Italian Journal of Pediatrics  (2011)

46  Starobrat-Hermelin B, Kozielec T. The effects of magnesium physiological supplementation on hyperactivity in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Positive response to magnesium oral loading test. Magnes Res. (1997)
Pharmacopsychiatry. (2002) 10 (2) 149-56

Blood Pressure and Magnesium References

47  Lee S, Park HK, Son SP, et al. Effects of oral magnesium supplementation on insulin sensitivity and blood pressure in normo-magnesemic nondiabetic overweight Korean adults. Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases. (2009) 19 (11) 781-8

48  Hatzistavri LS, Sarafidis PA, Georgianos LI, et al. Oral magnesium supplementation reduces ambulatory blood pressure in patients with mild hypertension. American Journal of Hypertension. (2009) 22 (10) 1070-5

49  Kawano Y, Matsuoka H, Takishita S, et al. Effects of magnesium supplementation in hypertensive patients: assessment by office, home, and ambulatory blood pressures. Hypertension. (1998) 32 (2) 260-5

50 de Valk HW, Verkaaik R, van Rijn HJ, et al. Oral magnesium supplementation in insulin-requiring Type 2 diabetic patients. Diabetic Medicine. 1998 Jun;15(6):503-7.

51  Guerrero-Romero F, Rodríguez-Morán M. The effect of lowering blood pressure by magnesium supplementation in diabetic hypertensive adults with low serum magnesium levels: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Journal of Human Hypertension. (2009) 23 (4) 245-51

52  Guerrero-Romero F, Rodríguez-Morán M. Magnesium improves the beta-cell function to compensate variation of insulin sensitivity: double-blind, randomized clinical trial. European Journal of Clinical Investigation. (2011) 41 (4) 405-10

53  Sacks FM, Willett WC, Smith A, et al. Effect on blood pressure of potassium, calcium, and magnesium in women with low habitual intake. Hypertension. (1998) 31 (1) 131-8

54  Doyle L, Flynn A, Cashman K. The effect of magnesium supplementation on biochemical markers of bone metabolism or blood pressure in healthy young adult females. Eur J Clin Nutr. (1999) 53 (4) 255-61

Magnesium and Cardiac References

55  Abbott RD, et al. Dietary magnesium intake and the future risk of coronary heart disease (the Honolulu Heart Program). American Journal of Cardiology. (2003) 92 (6) 665-9

56  Al-Delaimy WK, Rimm EB, Willett WC, et al. Magnesium intake and risk of coronary heart disease among men. J Am Coll Nutr. (2004) 23 (1) 63-70

57  Mathers TW, Beckstrand RL. Oral magnesium supplementation in adults with coronary heart disease or coronary heart disease risk. Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. (2009) 21 (12) 651-657

Magnesium and Lung Health References

58  Kazaks AG, Uriu-Adams JY, Alvertson TE, et al. Effect of oral magnesium supplementation on measures of airway resistance and subjective assessment of asthma control and quality of life in men and women with mild to moderate asthma: a randomized placebo controlled trial. J Asthma. (2010) 47 (1) 83-92

59  Gontijo-Amaral C, Riberio MA, Gontijo LS, et al. Oral magnesium supplementation in asthmatic children: a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (2007) 61, 54-60

60  Bede O, Surányi A, Pintér K, et al. Urinary magnesium excretion in asthmatic children receiving magnesium supplementation: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study. Magnes Res. (2003) 16 (4) 262-70

61  Fogarty A, Lewis SA, Scrivener SL, et al. Oral magnesium and vitamin C supplements in asthma: a parallel group randomized placebo-controlled trial. Clinical and Experimental Allergy. (2003) 33 (10) 1355-9

62  Hill J, Micklewright A, Lewis S, et al. Investigation of the effect of short-term change in dietary magnesium intake in asthma. European Respiratory Journal. (1997)

Not 'just another' supplement provider November 13, 2014 10:19

Started eating a more 'healthy' diet. Noticed 1, we enjoyed the taste and 2, that our health improved. Our health improved at various rates depending on what we were eating at the time.