MAGNESIUM sales are soaring as more people realize how good it is for their health.
The mineral helps with anxiety, muscle function, skin diseases and maintaining normal heart rate and blood pressure.
But up to one in three of us don’t get enough in our diet.
The recommended daily amount is 400-420mg for men and 310-320mg for women.
Today, Jane Atkinson looks at the magic of magnesium.
WATER
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BETTERYOU Magnesium Water is practically what it says on the tin, water with 180 mg of magnesium.
This comes in three formulas: Energy, Focus and Hydration.
I tried the Hydrate, which tasted lovely – fresh with a tangy lemon and bergamot flavor.
There are several types of magnesium, but this drink contains glycinate, which can relieve anxiety, promote bone health, reduce PMS symptoms, and help your performance during your workout.
It also contains magnesium citrate, which is great for many things including constipation, anxiety, helping to prevent migraines and get a better night’s sleep, and more.
This is a great drink to have after the gym as it can help with muscle recovery and, of course, hydration.
£19.99 for a pack of 12 250ml cans, betteryou.com.
LOTION
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A MAGNESIUM body lotion is a great way to get the mineral because it is absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream.
But Alexandra Kay Time to Restore Magnesium Lotion also contains a patchouli extract, which is great for calming sensitivity-prone skin, and essential oils, including lavender.
This moisturizing lotion also doesn’t have an overpowering smell and can be applied in a minute without leaving a greasy residue.
A pampering way to get 20-22 mg per pump.
It also includes Zechstein Magnesium Chloride, a pure form of magnesium, which helps muscles relax and recover and promotes sleep.
I loved trying this and I’m sure my sleep is deeper after a few weeks of regular use.
£40 for 200ml, greenpeople.co.uk
TABLETS
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VIRIDIAN Magnesium Taurate tablets contain 112 mg per two-tablet dose, so this is an easy way to increase your intake.
Better yet, these pills have no fillers, no useless ingredients, and no fancy gimmicks.
And if you want to take care of your heart, these are great ones for you to opt for.
Magnesium taurate is thought to be good for cardiovascular health, particularly heart rate, but it is also linked to helping control high blood sugar levels and high blood pressure.
Magnesium taurate is a form of magnesium linked to taurine, an amino acid from heart muscle.
It also helps reduce tiredness and fatigue.
£26.80 for 90 capsules, viridian-nutrition.com
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