Without magnesium, the body cannot produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the handy transporter of energy with which all conversion processes (metabolism) take place in the body. With the help of magnesium, muscles can tighten or relax. Like calcium, magnesium plays an important role in the formation of bones and teeth. The useful role of magnesium is in the heart: the mineral ensures a regular heartbeat.
Magnesium deficiency
Magnesium is a very important mineral for our energy management. The body stores magnesium mainly in the bones (60%) and in the muscles (30%). According to researchers, about 50% of adults are magnesium deficient. Notable group of magnesium short are the marathon runners. Also pregnant women, athletes, people on a diet, peoples with stress or with chronic diseases can suffer from a magnesium deficiency.
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency
A twitching eyelid and cramps in the calves - these are the symptoms of a magnesium deficiency that everyone recognizes. But if the body does not have enough magnesium, it can also express it in a different way. In the long term, a continuous deficit can lead to calcification of the veins or kidneys, cardiac arrhythmias and chest pain.
Sympotoms of megnesium defixincy: tingling or numb feeling, fatigue, insomnia, general malaise, headaches and migraines, restless legs, difficulty concentrating, feeling depressed.
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Magnesium - health benefits
Magnesium can be used for the follow health issues:
tingling or numb feeling
fatigue & difficulty concentrating
insomnia (sleep problems)
headaches and migraines
feeling depressed
Transdermal versus oral
The major benefit of the patch technology is that it has a much better bioavilibility (±4 times higher) then an oral product. Due to the slow release the patch gives a gradual dose over up to 24 hours. No peaks occur due to a sudden high dose. Therefor the effect is longer and more even.