Magnesium Glycinate

Why Magnesium?The body has a high demand for magnesium due to the fact that it is involved in more than 300 enzymatic functions in the body and used up quickly under chronic stress! In the past mineral rich soil has provided us with enough magnesium, however, due to conventional farming methods our soil is much depleted of it making 60-80% of Americans deficient in this important mineral. Magnesium is a catalyst for energy production, protein synthesis, nerve function, and neurotransmitter release. It helps regulate blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and helps produce the “mother antioxidant” glutathione – reducing your risk for heart disease. Magnesium is important in bone health, intestinal motility and sleep quality. Deficiency has been associated with insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, hormone imbalance, PMS and hypertension. Most common causes of deficiency include: consuming less than 3 servings of vege