The Supplement | Magnesium
A supplement to the Slow Health Newsletter about Supplements.
Magnesium has a vast quantity of essential functions in the human body and is present in many foods, however, soil degradation and ultra processed foods have left many people mildly to severely deficient.
Magnesium is an enzyme cofactor (necessary assistant) to over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body.
Magnesium regulates Calcium and Potassium channels in the nervous system, helping to control nerve firing and neuromuscular coordination: This will help reduce anxiety and depression alongside improving sleep. More recent studies suggest neurodegenerative diseases are synonymous with a Mg deficiency (Parkinson’s, Alzeihmer’s).
Magnesium draws water into the colon to produce smoother bowel movements: Great for constipation and gut health.
Magnesium is essential in the activation of Vitamin D: Helps to regulate the immune system and build healthy bone tissue.
Before you start taking Magnesium supplements, be sure to do as much as you can without them first, including;
Eat more nuts, fish and leafy greens for naturally high doses of Magnesium.
Eat more fruit, veg and prebiotic foods to help the gut clean itself and dispose of waste without constipation. (Green powders don’t count).
Meditate, exercise, therapize and learn to live in a parasympathetic state to control stress and anxiety.
As usual - stop eating shit.
Recommendations
There are approximately 7 different Magnesium salts (magnesium malate, magnesium bisglycinate, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide, magnesium glycerophosphate, magnesium gluconate, magnesium carbonate) sold as supplements, all have their benefits and all have their downside.
Instead of buying 7 bottles, I’d recommend this 7 Salt Magnesium from Biogena - probably the highest quality supplement brand I’ve found.