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Supports healthy muscle function
Magnesium plays an important role in muscle relaxation. If magnesium levels are below optimal, muscles can have difficulty relaxing. This could cause muscle cramps and spams, which can be very painful. This is why magnesium supplementation may be beneficial for those suffering from muscle cramps such as leg cramps2,3.

Menstrual cramps are a widespread problem and are caused by muscles in the uterus (womb) contracting4. Below optimal levels of magnesium may cause the muscles in the uterus and lower abdominal area to cramp. A number of clinical studies have shown that supplementing with magnesium can be effective to treat menstrual cramps and lower back pain, if taken for six months5,6.

The amino acid taurine protects muscles against damage and helps to remove waste products that lead to fatigue and cause muscles to burn29. Studies show that it can help reduce muscle soreness during exercise.30, 31

Supports bone health
Magnesium is important for bone health in several ways. It is vital to convert Vitamin D into its active form25,26. It is a well-known fact that Vitamin D is necessary to transport calcium from the digestive tract into the blood; and observational studies show a link between low Vitamin D levels and an increased risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.27,28

Magnesium also stimulates the hormone calcitonin. This hormone draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones, which helps lower the likelihood of osteoporosis.

Finally, low magnesium levels have a negative impact on the formation of new bone cells.27

Supports nervous system health
Stress support – Magnesium works in many ways to support the nervous system. When we are stressed, our bodies produce more stress hormones such as cortisol. This can create feelings of anxiety, memory loss, ‘brain fog’ and mood disorders such as depression14,15. Magnesium can restrict the release of stress hormones such as cortisol16 and thus help relieve any of the above symptoms associated with stress.

Helps improve moods
Magnesium plays an important role in mood regulation due to its involvement in the production of neurotransmitters. Magnesium stimulates the production of acetylcholine. Low levels of acetylcholine are associated with aggression and poor learning and memory17. Thus, increasing its production by supplementing with magnesium can help decrease feelings of anger, and improve learning
and memory.

Magnesium influences the production of serotonin, one of our ‘feel-good’ hormones. Low levels of magnesium have been associated with low moods, depression and anxiety18,19 and taking a magnesium supplements for only two weeks can already help improve moods20, though it is highly recommended to supplement for longer than that.

SUMMARISED
▪ Magnesium supports healthy muscle function
▪ Magnesium can support bone health
▪ Magnesium can bring relief during periods of stress by supporting energy levels and moods