Magnesium is one of the essential minerals and cofactors in our body. It involves in more than 300 biochemical reactions including energy production, production of protein, cell signalling, macronutrient metabolism etc. Up to 80% of the Americans are suffering from magnesium deficiency. Magnesium deficiency has been associated with increased risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and Type 2 diabetes. Current agricultural practices have significantly depleted the soils and nutritional values in our food including magnesium. In addition, the processed foods that we eat further deplete this mineral form our bodies.
In regards to magnesium
supplementation, there are different forms of magnesium. Most magnesium
salts, such as magnesium oxide, carbonate and citrate do not have ideal
absorption rates. Only 4% of Magnesium oxide get absorbed. Yet if magnesium is
not absorbed in our gut, the it can potentially cause diarrhea. Highly
absorbable form of magnesium such as chelated
form of amino acid, biglycinate, taurinate, glycinate forms are with good
absorbability.
Reference:
www.lpi.oregonstate.edu
www.nutritionalmagnesium.org
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