Ingredient spotlight: magnesium

Magnesium benefits and key actions

Magnesium is a crucial mineral involved in over 600 reactions in the body. It has far-reaching effects that benefit energy production, brain health, cardiovascular function, sleep, athletic performance and so much more. Magnesium acts as a cofactor in many biochemical reactions within the body, playing an important role in energy production. Magnesium aids in the regulation of neurotransmitters which can lead to improved mood and mental health by helping to relieve feelings of anxiety and stress. Magnesium has also been linked to improved sleep quality, hormonal regulation and more.

• Studies have shown that magnesium supplementation is associated with better sleep quality and duration. .

• In one review of 7 studies, supplementing with 300mg of magnesium or more daily over a 12-week period was associated with a reduction in blood pressure in those with poor metabolism.

• One 12-week study found that those with poor metabolism, when they supplemented their diet with 300mg of magnesium daily, it significantly reduced both their fasting blood sugar levels and post-meal blood sugar levels in comparison to the placebo group.

Dosage

The recommended dietary allowance for magnesium differs depending on your individual needs, age and sex. The recommended daily intake for adults is between 310–420 mg of magnesium per day. With that said, it’s not uncommon for people’s daily magnesium intake to be lower than recommended which can lead to a magnesium deficiency. Low magnesium levels are more common among older adults and women, increasing their risk of developing a magnesium deficiency.

Supplementing with Magnesium to support heart health

Magnesium aspartate is one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium. This form is attached to the amino acid aspartic acid, which helps the body absorb the magnesium. Magnesium aspartate is known as one of the most well absorbed forms of magnesium. MitoQ +heart contains Magnesium aspartate (135 mg) in combination with L-carnitine, Vitamin D3 and MitoQ® Mitoquinol to support overall heart health.