What is Magnesium?

Magnesium: An essential mineral. The chief function of magnesium is to activate certain enzymes, especially those related to carbohydrate metabolism. Another role is to maintain the electrical potential across nerve and muscle membranes. It is essential for proper heartbeat and nerve transmission.

Magnesium is required for protein synthesis, contractility of muscles, excitability of nerves and as a co-factor in a plethroa of enzyme functions. Proper calcium and magnesium consumption supports feeling younger and weight loss. The human body needs water-soluble magnesium in conjuction with calcium. If the level of magnesium is not maintained the excess calcium may become a toxin and lead to the Symptoms of magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium is found in lower levels in the blood. The normal range for magnesium is 1.7 - 2.4 mEq/liter compared to sodium, which is 140 mEq/liter.

 The human body cannot function normally without magnesium. Sometimes when mysterious health symptoms arise it can be time to ask, "Am I magnesium deficient?"

The fact is many of us suffer for months and years from chronic conditions, that no one seems to detect the source of (not even the so-called experts). Only a few lucky ones realize that the true source of these conditions is due primarily to a magnesium deficiency. Many of the conditions listed are caused primarily by magnesium deficiency and for many other conditions magnesium deficiency is a major contributing factor.

To understand magnesium importance consider that 90-95% of the population is deficient, and many thought that regular magnesium supplements will fix this deficiency. But if the magnesium supplement is not water soluble or available in ionic form it will literally pass through the digestive track with very little benefit to the body.

If you run low on magnesium you can see how many things can go wrong. Dozens of processes are disturbed and many nutrients and minerals can not function properly and the body goes out of balance.

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Symptoms of magnesium deficiency

• FATIGUE & LOW ENERGY
  Magnesium has a key role in the energy process within each cell, and our overall energy level. Energy production is inhibited, with inadequate amounts of magnesium, with the eventual outcome being fatigue and weakness. Magnesium is essential to regulating potassium levels and functioning of the adrenal glands which are both important to maintaining high energy levels.

• NERVOUSNESS & INSOMNIA
  Deficiency in magnesium can cause insomnia, and wake us up with muscle spasms, cramps, tension and feeling uncomfortable. The proper functioning of the nervous system requires magnesium and without sufficient quantity the nerve cells cannot give or receive messages and tend to become excitable and highly reactive. Noises will seem excessively loud and the person will jump at sudden sound and be generally nervous and on edge. Light can appear to be too bright and the person can become highly sensitive and nervous.

• PMS & OSTEOPOROSIS
  Instant relief can be obtained by taking a magnesium drink because PMS is mostly a magnesium deficiency and excess calcium. When it comes to OSTEOPOROSIS, magnesium is crucial in regulating bone density, as it is magnesium which allows calcium to assimilate. Calcium alone is potentially harmful.

• THE HEART CONNECTION
  Without sufficient magnesium you would actually die as your heart will stop beating and the doctors will call it "a heart attack". Thus it is critical to have the proper levels of magnesium in the body. Early signs of terminal extinction are unusual changes in heart rates (beats), angina pain, collapsing from exhaustion after heavy physical exercise or sports related activities. With low magnesium the heart muscle develops a spasm or cramp and stops beating because there is insufficient magnesium to relax the heart ready for the next contraction.

• HEADACHES, DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE & Misc.
  Asthma, headaches, migraines, seizures, depression, fibromyalgia, anxiety, ADD, arthritis and kidney stones get worse when sufficient magnesium is not consumed. Drink some liquid magnesium and they will begin to improve some conditions instantly and others need time. Magnesium has been found to improve insulin's response to dietary sugar and improve the action of insulin in regulating blood sugar levels. Magnesium is needed by those with high blood pressure and it proved to be vital and highly effective in many cases.

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Various Magnesium Studies
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism states: "Young men taking magnesium can slow bone turnover which is the routine breakdown and rebuilding of bone. Bone turnover is important in postmenopausal women because this process can contribute to bone loss and osteoporosis, a crippling embrittlement of bones."

The University of Graz Medical School in Austria examined the ability of magnesium supplements to slow bone turnover in healthy young men. In that study, 27 to 36 year olds were examined and surprising results were obtained. Magnesium levels in the blood were lower. What a surprise, but the reason for the lower levels was, tissues such as bone were taking up magnesium in a disproportionate share of the biological active form known as ionic form magnesium. The ionic form of magnesium was being transferred intracellular and not staying in the serum. This sort of data validates our research that magnesium needs to be in ionic form for complete utilization.

The Journal of Hypertension reports magnesium supplements offer therapeutic benefits to men with high blood pressure. Even those already taking medicine to control their hypertension saw extra benefits. Other studies have taken place around the world and one in particular was at the National Cardiovascular Center in Osaka Japan which showed a decrease in the blood pressure levels, especially in men with the highest blood pressure.

In the journal Headache, March 1996, researchers reported that patients with clustered headaches had their acute headache aborted by magnesium therapy. "In clustered headaches, people suffer up to 20 bouts of pain daily in a single siege that can last for months. A single infusion of magnesium has ended those clustered headaches with some relief in 2 to 7 days. Among those who recovered the fastest were those taking ionic forms of magnesium."

Athletes: studies in Germany involving bodybuilders and long distance runners support the idea that there are great benefits with magnesium therapy. Fewer muscle cramps and greater abilities to perform were discovered. Magnesium affects muscle tissues and low levels of magnesium prevent peak performance in athletes.

Obstetricians: have found the developing placenta and fetus drain maternal stores of magnesium and the bad part is, low levels of magnesium may contribute to cardiovascular problems during pregnancy. In Europe, magnesium therapy is becoming a routine part of obstetric care.

Cellulite: According to Dr. Susan Lark, MD in her newsletter, New Choices the Chemistry of Weight Loss, summer 2001, "Magnesium is critical for getting rid of cellulite. Many of the weight problems I have seen can be cured with magnesium." A British researcher found that 80% of fatigue patients lack magnesium. The reason magnesium is important is, it stops cortisol production, which makes your belly bigger and because it helps convert fatty acids into the anti-inflammatory prostaglandin. Dr. Lark, says she has seen inflammation disappear and women loss 10 pounds in one week.

Chocolate, Diabetes, Low Energy and Fatigue
Chocolate: cravings for this delicious treat are associated with low levels of magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral lost during menstruation. Women who can't control their weight have found it easier to do so when they can nix the chocolate cravings. Test yourself with the chocolate test. Here it is. On Monday, do not take any magnesium and then eat a piece or two of chocolate and see how it tastes. On Wednesday, take a fair amount of magnesium right before eating the chocolate and notice the difference in how your tasted buds react to the taste of chocolate.  You should notice on the day you took the magnesium before you ate the chocolate that you did not enjoy it as much. On the contrary, when you eat chocolate when low on magnesium, wow! The chocolate tastes better when low on magnesium. We are not saying not to eat chocolate, we are just saying you may be low on magnesium.

Diabetes: Insulin is a hormone, which helps regulate glucose metabolism. Magnesium has been found to improve insulin's response to dietary sugar and improve the action of insulin in regulating blood sugar.

Dr. Hans Nieper, MD: from his extensive research with compromised patients states the following "Magnesium improves the activity of white granulocyte blood cells and increases production of immune-defensive substances such as antibodies and complement factors." Dr. Nieper is an expert in cancer therapy and says there is a correlation between high levels of magnesium and health versus low levels of magnesium and poor health.

Low Energy and Fatigue: Source: USDA / Agricultural Research Service Date: 2004. Most people think of calcium and phosphorus as the most important dietary components for bone health. But magnesium also plays an important role. It is involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions, many of which help keep not only bones strong, but the heart rhythm healthy and the nervous system functioning smoothly. A study by Agricultural Research Service physiologist Henry C. Lukaski and nutritionist Forrest H. Nielsen reveals important findings on the effects of depleted body magnesium levels on energy metabolism.

Lukaski is assistant director of Agricultural Research Service Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota. He and Nielsen, with the center's clinical nutrition support staff, showed that inadequate magnesium is associated with a need for increased oxygen during exercise. They found that during moderate activity, those with low magnesium levels in muscle are likely to use more energy and therefore to tire more quickly than those with adequate levels. The study's first phase provided 10 postmenopausal women with a controlled diet adequate in magnesium for 35 days. In the next phase, a low-magnesium diet provided less than half the recommended daily intake for 93 days. The last phase provided a diet adequate in magnesium for 49 days. The volunteers were subjected to exercise tests at the end of each dietary phase, along with biochemical and physiological tests.

After consuming the low-magnesium diet, volunteers showed a significant overall loss of magnesium. They had lowered muscle levels of magnesium, and their red blood cells were at the low end of the normal range.  The data shows that during the low-magnesium-status phase, the volunteers used more oxygen during physical activity, and their heart rates increased by about 10 beats per minute. " When the volunteers were low in magnesium, they needed more energy and more oxygen to do low-level activities than when they were in adequate-magnesium status," says Lukaski. T he study was published in the May 2002 issue of the Journal of Nutrition.

Low Level Magnesium and Heavy Metal Poisoning
Heavy Metal poisoning: Magnesium protects the cell from aluminum, mercury, lead, cadmium, beryllium and nickel. Evidence is mounting that low levels of magnesium contribute to the heavy metal deposition in the brain that precedes Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's. It is probable that low total body magnesium contributes to heavy metal toxicity in children and is a participant in the etiology of learning disorders.

PMS and Magnesium Deficiency
Dr. Uzzi Reiss. Used by permission.  The following is quoted from the book, "NATURAL HORMONE BALANCE" by UZZI REISS, M.D./O.B. GYN, published by Pocket Books Copyright 2001 regarding MAGNESIUM deficiencies. Dr. Reiss has a highly successful Beverly Hills practice and prescribes a private label Liquid Ionic Magnesium Concentrate for his patients.

"Yes, we all need calcium for healthy bones, but you won't achieve good bone health without adequate magnesium. Magnesium increases bone elasticity. A deficiency can contribute to osteoporosis. Moreover, magnesium is often the nutritional missing link to menstrual wellness. Some studies have linked PMS to magnesium deficiency alone, on in combination with excess calcium. The mineral is a partner in more than three hundred enzymatic reactions in the body, including the generation of cellular energy and muscle relaxation, and the synthesis of fat, protein, and nucleic acids. The obsession with calcium in our society appears to be a major contributor to magnesium depletion. High intake of calcium interferes with magnesium absorption. In other words it makes an already existing deficiency worse. So we need to hear more than just the calcium message. We need to start hearing the magnesium message.

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Click the links below to learn more.

• How important is Magnesium?
• What is the big deal about ionic form?
• Can it help in getting rid of cellulite?
• Can it curb my chocolate cravings?
• Magnesium depletion what causes it?
• What are Magnesium deficiency symptoms?
• How do I know if I am getting enough Magnesium?
• What is the difference between Nano Particle and Milligrams?

How important is Magnesium?
Magnesium is more important than calcium, potassium or sodium as it is required to regulate them. Not many people are aware of the great roll magnesium plays in the proper functioning of the body. After oxygen, water, and basic food magnesium may be the most important element needed by the body. It is so vitally important, yet nearly completely ignored. Magnesium activates over 300 different biochemical reactions for the body to function properly thus making it a very important mineral for the body. Everyone knows the serious consequences from the lack of oxygen, water and food, but very few realize the consequences of magnesium deficiency.

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What is the big deal about ionic form?
Much has been made about taking mineral supplements. Then there is the idea that all things we take should be in natural form.

When taking a mineral supplement such as magnesium aren't we trying to get magnesium into our bodies? Obviously you would have to say yes. The next question that should be asked is, if magnesium is a mineral that comes from the earth or sea, is there a difference in the magnesium? There is no difference in the magnesium ion. There is only one type of magnesium and that is the metal, magnesium. Of course we are talking about the magnesium which the body uses. So, the question is not, is it organic or inorganic because there is only one type of magnesium and that is the metal. But the question should be, does it get absorbed or not get absorbed. This is where the ionic form comes in.

Medical studies done at the Creighton University Medical School in Omaha, Nebraska prove that magnesium and calcium are absorbed in ionic form not in organic or non-organic form. The body has what are called ion channels and that is how the body utilizes magnesium and calcium. As a matter of fact, magnesium is a natural calcium channel blocker to protect the body from getting too much calcium (too much calcium can cause cellular death). Calcium is also absorbed in the body in ionic form and that too was proven at Creighton Medical School. Thus the argument about taking certain minerals is, Firstly, we need them and lots of them, and Secondly, we need the kind of minerals that get absorbed into the cells not the ones that are swallowed and are passed through into the stool.

Liquid Ionic Magnesium is in the form every body will be able to absorb and being in Ionic form means there is a much higher probability it will get absorbed when taken orally. Absorption is the key word and ionic is the key word associating itself to absorption, especially in the case of magnesium. Maybe the reasons most of the people who are taking minerals don't see changes as they expect are because they are not getting what they pay for.

Can Liquid Ionic Magnesium help in getting rid of cellulite?
According to Dr. Susan Lark, M.D. (see www.drlark.com for information) in her newsletter, "New Choices, the Chemistry of Weight Loss, Summer 2001." Magnesium supplementation is critical for getting rid of cellulite. "Many of the weight problems I have seen can be cured with magnesium. A British researcher found that 80% of fatigue patients lack magnesium. You need 400mgs a day to get every cell in your body cranking out energy, but most women get only half that. I've seen many weight problems vanish with magnesium. This is because it stops cortisol production, which makes you big in the belly, and because it helps your body convert fatty acids into the anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. Too little magnesium and you are likely to have an inflamed, bloated body with lots of cellulite. Adjust the chemical balance and I've seen the inflammation disappear and women lose up to 10 pounds in a single week."

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Can Liquid Ionic Magnesium curb my chocolate cravings?

Did you know chocolate cravings are often due to a need for magnesium. Magnesium is a mineral that is lost when under stress, such as just before menstruation. Women who can't control their weight have found it easier to do so when they can nix their chocolate cravings. Increase your magnesium decrease your chocolate cravings. According to Hans Nieper, M.D., from his extensive research with compromised patients, "Magnesium improves the activity of white, granulocytic blood cells and increases the production of immune-defensive substances such as antibodies and complements (factors that activate specific antibodies)." Doctor Nieper is an expert in cancer therapy and says that there is a correlation between high levels of magnesium and health Vs low levels of magnesium an illness.

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Magnesium Depletion, what causes it?
Learn well the following Magnesium Depletors and avoid them as much as possible. These factors dramatically deplete your body's magnesium storage and make it necessary for greater consumption of magnesium:

• coffee

• sugar

• mental stress

• alcohol

• cola type soda

• high sodium diet

• tobacco

• medical drugs of all types

• high perspiration

• low thyroid

• diabetes

• diuretics

• chronic pain

• a high carbohydrate diet

• a high calcium diet (yet too much calcium can be a problem).
   

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What are magnesium deficiency symptoms?
Many people suffer daily with Muscle Cramps, Anxiety, Spasms, Fatigue, Headaches, Irritability, Sleep-Disorders, Low Energy, Body-Tension. Other conditions are Backaches, Heart-Disorders, PMS, Muscle Tension, Kidney Stones, Osteoporosis, Depression, Irregular-Heartbeat, Insomnia and others too numerous too mention. 90-95% of the population is deficient in magnesium.

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How do I know if I am getting enough Magnesium?

Testing for magnesium levels is difficult and current methodology is out dated. So we are left hanging in the balance. Virtually, all magnesium products on the market are not even close to being absorbed intracellular where magnesium needs to do its best work.
The Journal of the American College of Nutrition published an article by Burton B. Silver, Ph.D., in which he makes his point very well concerning the inability of current methodology to measure magnesium levels within the body. Measuring serum magnesium is inaccurate because only 1% of the total body magnesium is found there. According to Dr. Silver, these measurements (serum levels) are of little use because they don't give an accurate status of magnesium levels needed within the body for health benefits. Accurate magnesium levels must be measured in intracellular spaces to attain true levels of magnesium that will then show superior benefits.
Knowing the above information from Dr. Silver is accurate, is another reason we are convinced nano particle ionic magnesium is the best source of magnesium because it is in the form the body uses without biological manipulation before ingestion into cells takes place. Other forms of magnesium not in ionic form must be manipulated into ionic form to go intracellular and into ion channels of cells. Nano particles allow for more particle absorption and increased speed at which these magnesium particles get absorbed.

One concern we should all have when taking life critical minerals, is making sure the proper transit time is observed. If products do not get absorbed they will be excreted.

Why do people suffer from loose stools and even diarrhea when taking high quantities of magnesium? This occurs as non digested magnesium acts as a laxative because it has not been converted to ionic form before it enters the digestive system.

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What is the difference between Nano Particle and Milligrams?

What is a Milligram?
Most people are unaware of what a milligram is. Virtually all recommendations for magnesium supplements are given in milligrams. That has been the standard for years. But let's look at what a milligram is in a little more detail.

A milligram is a unit of mass. What is a unit of mass? From the American Heritage Dictionary we get a definition, which is, mass (m2s) n. 1. A unified body of matter with no specific shape. 2. A grouping of individual parts or elements that compose a unified body of unspecified size or quantity. 3. A large but nonspecific amount or number. 4. The principal part; the majority. 5. The physical volume or bulk of a solid body.

Let's take the components of Part 1: A milligram is a unit of mass, Plus Part 2: which is the physical volume, or bulk of a solid body which would then equal a milligram of magnesium in this case. It should be remembered that most magnesium products are sold as solids or mass particles and not ions.

Now if we take the two parts and put them together what we now have is a bulk amount of magnesium, which weighs a certain amount per a certain volume.

But, knowing magnesium is used by the body in Ionic Form, that from two Noble Prizewinners, and that ion channels are how magnesium goes into cells we must look beyond the simple definition of what a milligram is and look at how it is utilized by the body.

Does the magnesium from most magnesium supplements go intracellular in bulk, dry or powder form? No, they must first be converted into liquids. That is correct, the powder that you were taking from another product must ultimately be converted into a liquid form first because it can't go intracellular in powder form.

So, what happens? What is happening is the bulk powder or the milligram of magnesium, is being converted by the body into an ionic solution converted from the powder, bulk or milligram.

If that were not the case, absorption would not happen and thus a very limited amount if any, of mass / milligrams would be utilized by cells. We must further realize the body does not convert most of the magnesium into ions from the powder. That is because of limiting factors such as buffering and ineffective digestive systems.

Looking at Nano Particle Ionic Magnesium, it can be seen and understood that ions of magnesium are what is being absorbed and ultimately not milligrams which are bulk powders.

It is the ionic form of magnesium that is being utilized by the cells and not mass / milligrams or bulk powders.

That is the miracle of Nano Particle Ionic Magnesium. It needs no alterations to be absorbed. It goes to the cells directly, where it is needed and utilized.

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