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MAG365 Magnesium Powder

Another favourite in at least 2 of our stores is MAG365 Magnesium Powder. Andrea in our Watford store and Joanna in Putney highly recommend these products.

Andrea says it always manages to help her relax after a long day. “A small amount in the evening and I sleep like a baby. It is also fantastic to help with recovery after exercising. I particularly enjoy the lemon flavour”

Joanna in Putney recommends MAG365 Bone Formula – this is the original Magnesium powder with vitamins and minerals. Joanna says “I call it: My perfect minimum. Perfect because of the combination of vitamins and minerals.  Minimum because this is the most important thing I like to take every single day for to make sure I’m absorbing the calcium which I obtain from my diet. Vitamin. D3 should always be taken together with K2. Again perfect for me because this product contains the best Vitamin K for the right absorption -MK7.

Finally perfect and minimum because there are 8 nutrients, all of which work synergistically, so there are a lot of more benefits.

The magnesium is also ionic which is a great form of magnesium. I like to drink it hot instead of a cup of tea during the day. Sometimes warm with even some more lemon and honey. And cold – after my workout.

MAG365 Magnesium supplement is a powder with a highly bio-available active ingredient magnesium citrate. It is all natural and contains no fillers. Magnesium is foundational to good health and used in over 300 body processes, but most commonly used as it helps promote a better sleep and a natural calm effect.

Also available in Plain or Passion Fruit flavour, Plus Calcium, and for Kids ranges

 

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BetterYou Magnesium Flakes

What is Magnesium?

Magnesium is an essential nutrient. Crucial for skeletal strength, normalised muscle function, energy production and the body’s ability to detox and relax. It is a responsible for over 300 chemical actions within the body and associated with thousands more.

Magnesium was first discovered outside of the Greek city of Magnesia, and was used curatively as early as ancient times. Then, in the 1600’s, water from the famous Epsom spring discovered in England was a popular curative, used as an internal remedy and purifier of the blood, still used now and better known in the form of Epsom Salts.

A body with sufficient magnesium will be more supple, will resist fatigue for longer and will be able to better repair itself. It is therefore incredibly beneficial for exercise recovery, for all sportspeople and those with achy muscles. For example, Ali Robinson, a Professional Triathlete, includes transdermal magnesium in his race preparation and recovery routines.

Habitually low magnesium levels can lead to or increase the likelihood of conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes (possibly due to the important role of magnesium in glucose metabolism), osteoporosis (due to its role in vitamin D concentrations), and migraines.

Why BetterYou Magnesium?

Once dissolved in a bath as the magnesium is easily absorbed through the skin. It helps to relax and reduce stress, replacing the magnesium lost through modern diet and pressured lifestyles. Trials have shown that transdermal magnesium therapy can increase magnesium levels up to five times faster than traditional tablets or capsules.

Better You Magnesium use Zechstein Inside® magnesium chloride, the purest known source of magnesium that has been naturally condensed and purified for over 250 million years. It is mined from a rich seam in Northern Holland . It is far purer than open water sources of magnesium which contain elevated man-made pollutants and heavy metals. Every 100g of Magnesium Flakes delivers 12g of elemental magnesium.

BetterYou use exceptional testing standards, are cruelty free and British made.

We recommend BetterYou Magnesium flakes for a luxurious evening bath, something to incorporate into a healthy bed time routine. Magnesium helps us unwind and is an important factor in how our body manages its sleep cycle. This is a hugely beneficial way to help us sleep well in our increasingly stressful and busy lives.

 

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Nature’s Plus KalmAssure Magnesium

Yogini in our Edgware store recommends Nature’s Plus KalmAssure Magnesium.

Each serving of KalmAssure Magnesium Powder delivers 400 mg of highly bioavailable Magnesium Citrate. Magnesium is the most effective mineral at opening ion channels in nerves and muscles, Nature’s Plus say you can literally rest assured that you are giving yourself the right nutrition for healthy relaxation. Magnesium is used for over 300 processes in the body including inflamation, stress and energy.

Yogini says “I have used this product for energy and inflammation in my knee which is painful after I had a fall earlier this year. I found this product very helpful plus it is very good for the teeth, bones, and physical and mental stress.”

Nature’s Plus KalmAssure is Gluten Free and Vegan and available in an orange flavoured powder or capsules.

 

 

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Magnesium for Migraine

The Causes of Migraine

A few facts:

  • Women are three times more likely to have migraines than men.
  • Migraines may be hereditary
  • Some women may have fewer migraines when they are pregnant

The pain can last from four hours to three days, and if untreated, can be severe enough to hamper daily activities. Based on symptoms, they are classified into two types:

  • Common migraine: If you have a migraine with aura, you may see things such as stars or zigzag lines or have a temporary blind spot about 30 minutes before the headache starts. Even if you don’t experience an aura, you may have other warning signs in the period before the headaches starts, such as a craving for sweets, thirst, sleepiness, or depression.
  • Classic migraine is migraine without aura.

Migraines tend to first appear between the ages of 10 and 45. The exact cause is still not well understood, but the problem is considered to be related to the circulatory and nervous system and more common among people who have epilepsy, depression, asthma, anxiety, stroke, and some other neurologic and hereditary disorders.

A migraine can be triggered by a number of factors including alcohol, stress and anxiety, certain odours or perfumes, loud noises or bright lights, and smoking can trigger a migraine. These attacks may also be triggered by changes in hormone levels during the menstrual cycle or due to the use of birth control pills. Certain foods also act as migraine triggers, as do changes in sleep patterns, missed meals, and exercise or other physical stress.

Magnesium-migraine Connection

Researchers believe that there is a magnesium-migraine connection because of magnesium’s role in stabilising the blood vessel walls. Magnesium plays a vital role in multiple physiologic processes and deficiency of magnesium can be seen in many chronic medical illnesses, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, preeclampsia, eclampsia, sickle cell disease, and chronic alcoholism. Regular sleeping patterns are also very important to migraine sufferers and magnesium is an important mineral when it comes to helping you get sleep.

It was first suggested over 70 years ago that a deficiency in magnesium could cause headaches. A lot of the things that cause the body to run short of magnesium also either trigger migraines or lower your resistance to disease. Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include premenstrual syndrome, leg muscle cramps, coldness of extremities, weakness, anorexia, nausea, digestive disorders, lack of coordination, and confusion. Magnesium also helps in protein synthesis and helps maintain normal nerve and muscle function.

In 1989, a study showed that sufferers have low brain magnesium during migraine attacks. Published in ‘Headache, The Journal of Head and Face Pain, October 1989, the study established that low brain magnesium is an important factor in the mechanism of the migraine attack.

Other studies have shown that a deficiency of magnesium may play a particularly important role in menstrual migraine.

Magnesium Supplementation

A German study in the Munich-Harlaching Clinic evaluated the effect oral magnesium supplementation has on patients. 81 patients aged 18–65 years with migraine, with an attack frequency of 3.6 per month, were examined.

After 4 weeks they received 600 mg of oral magnesium daily for 12 weeks or placebo. By weeks 9–12, the attack frequency was reduced by 41.6% in the magnesium group and by 15.8% in the placebo group. The number of days with migraine and the drug consumption per patient also decreased significantly in the magnesium group. Duration and intensity of the attacks also tended to decrease compared to placebo.

Another study done in Italy found that magnesium supplementation is helpful in managing menstrual migraine.

Getting more Magnesium

If you suffer from regular migraines, chances are you might be having low serum magnesium. Include plenty of magnesium-rich foods like wheat germ, beans, soy products, whole grains, seafood and dark green leafy vegetables to your diet.

You should also add some good oral magnesium supplements like Mag365. Another way to get magnesium is through topical solutions like Magnesium Rub. Transdermal magnesium therapy is ideal for those suffering from a severe lack of magnesium.

Mag365 not only has a high bioavailability, it is also gentle on your stomach. For best results, take on an empty stomach ideally a half hour before bed. Take magnesium for at least 60-90 days to see a more meaningful difference

For full article and references visit MAG365

 

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Biocare Magnesium Malate

Grazyna in our Kingston Store loves Biocare Magnesium Malate. She says: “It is a favourite of mine as Biocare have combined Magnesium with Malic Acid. Magnesium is vital for normal muscle function, maintenance of normal bones and teeth, normal function of the nervous system, energy production, it contributes to normal cell division and protein synthesis and many more bodily functions. The Biocare combination is unique. It’s particularly useful for sporty people and those who exercise more, or for those who suffer from muscle cramps or even fibromyalgia.”

“Malic acid is still unknown to many. Actually our body produces malic acid when converting carbohydrates into energy. It can be found also in fruits and vegetables, it’s what gives them a sour taste. Malic acid has its uses in cosmetics as it is a part of a family of fruit acids called alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA’s). It has ability to brighten the skin and smooths its texture, therefore, it has anti-ageing properties. In high doses it also contributes to collagen production. Malic acid can be very useful in acne treatment too so it’s not malicious at all. I am taking  this complex for muscle cramps but it’s nice to know that it may make me younger too!”

 

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BetterYou Magnesium Spray

Juan, a nutrition student, in our Putney store loves BetterYou Magnesium Oil. He says: “Initially, I was very sceptical about magnesium oil in a spray, but after using this great product I can confirm that it works rapidly. After 2 or 3 days it will make a big difference for you. Magnesium is another key nutrient absent in most of our diets. Too much processed food, not enough time for preparing proper meals, stress, high consumption of stimulant drinks such as coffee or tea and excess alcohol contribute to reduction of magnesium in our bodies. This mineral is important for our health because it is involved in more than 300 functions in our body and low magnesium can be related to anxiety, sleeping problems, moments of hyperactivity, muscle cramping, facial tics or painful muscle spasms.
BetterYou has the most soluble and pure, natural source of magnesium known. The spray is an amazing way for a body to absorb quickly and probably nearly 100% of magnesium that is applied onto skin. The absorption is really effective if it is applied immediately after taking a shower. The reason is very simple – pores are open and magnesium can go easily penetrated deeper through skin. So many people could benefit from Magnesium Oil. It could also be beneficial for those who practice sport, to recover and rebuild muscles fast. I would also recommend it to people that have sleeping difficulties and for skin health. I do some sports and after a week of using the Magnesium oil, I noticed a big difference in my performance.
I have also suggested BetterYou Magnesium Oil to two of my friends and they are very grateful to me. One of them was getting really strong abdominal ache days previous to menstrual cycle. I told her to apply 4 or 5 sprays in the tummy area at the first onset of pain and now she doesn’t have words to describe how happy she is. The other suffers from restless leg syndrome. I suggested to him to try magnesium oil and he now feels much better. “
We don’t need more convincing! Visit us in store to find out more about the BetterYou Magnesium range.

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Higher Nature MSM

Grazyna from Kingston strongly recommends MSM by Higher Nature. MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic sulphur compound, is the third largest nutrient found in the human body and it is essential for optimum health. It naturally occurs in food, however, through processing, heating and pasteurisation, it can be destroyed completely. MSM is important for the creation of collagen and proper formation of connective tissue, therefore, it is important for flexible joints, healthy muscles, strong hair and nails and healthy looking skin. MSM is also vital for production of glutathione, a powerful antioxidant and body detoxifier, which can eliminate even heavy metals.
It has been established that MSM can reduce inflammation including those resulting from autoimmune reactions. Grazyna says: “I strongly recommend it to anyone who appreciates good health. Sport enthusiasts and athletes can use it to improve their performance and speed up recovery after workouts. People with degenerative diseases can use it to drastically improve their health and quality of life.”

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