Magnesium Citrate Supplements - Elemental, Deficiency

Magnesium Citrate Supplements - Elemental, Deficiency, Symptoms, Benefits
Reprinted by permission from Bill Faloon of the Life Extension Foundation

A review of assimilation studies suggests that the citrate salt of magnesium is one the best absorbed into the bloodstream. The recommended intake of elemental magnesium to maintain health is between 300 to 800 mg a day.

Eighty percent of Americans do not receive even the RDA (of which the RDA for most nutrients is sub-standard according to scientific literature) for magnesium in their diet since our foods supply such small amounts of this precious mineral. Life Extension Mix (full menu) contains an abundant amount of magnesium as does the calcium/magnesium mineral formula Bone Assure and Bone Restore.

An intake of magnesium supplements from 300 to 800 mg daily is particularly helpful with many conditions. Magnesium is a natural laxative and is the healthy and preferred source for dealing with constipation. Too much magnesium can cause diarrhea so the dose should be kept below your diarrhea level. That amount can be different for different people, however, most people do well with an intake of 300 to 800 mg (elemental - the actual amount you are consuming) daily. Magnesium should be accompanied by 900 to 1,200 mg a day of elemental calcium in a tablet or capsule that completely dissolves. Calcium has a constipating effect which tends to offset magnesium. Calcium and magnesium supplements should not be taken at the exact same time as essential fatty acids such as flax seed oil since they tend to interfere with absorption.

Magnesium supports arterial health, normal blood pressure, and normal heart rhythm.

Circulatory Support
Magnesium helps muscles, including those surrounding arteries, to relax. Researchers have learned that some of the same things that deplete the body’s supply of magnesium including stress, alcohol, and pregnancy, can trigger various health conditions in susceptible people. They also discovered that magnesium is supportive by:

Keeping blood vessels open in the brain
Preventing sudden spasms that “clamp down” on arteries
Keeping the blood thin and flowing
Helping to maintain the stability of cell membranes
Interfering with inflammatory-producing substances

While magnesium may help ease circulatory problems, not just any kind of magnesium will do. The two forms of magnesium that circulate in the blood are “bound” and “free.” The bound form is “tied” to other substances and is relatively inactive. The free form is not bound to other substances and remains active, a characteristic that researchers believe enables it to counteract effects of various health problems.

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