Magnesium benefits: 5 ways to boost wellbeing      

Thought you knew the ins and outs of this rockstar mineral? Think again. It’s not called marvellous magnesium for nothing.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body and plays a myriad of roles in keeping you healthy.

In fact, magnesium is essential in supporting and maintaining general wellbeing for many major organs to function.

Here are some other evidence-based benefits of magnesium:

Magnesium may assist energy levels

We’re all familiar with that all-out energy drain that can leave you feeling, well, just blah.

Magnesium is involved in supporting energy production in the body by activating adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the fundamental unit of energy within your cells.

Magnesium also plays a role in exercise performance, increasing blood sugar availability in the blood, muscle and brain.

Magnesium may alleviate stress and anxiety

Research has also found magnesium may help in supporting a healthy stress response in the body.

How? It’s believed magnesium can modulate a part of the brain called the hypothalamus, which helps regulate the pituitary and adrenal glands (the ones responsible for your response to stress).

Magnesium may help support muscle cramps

Magnesium is essential for the regulation of muscular contraction.

Not getting enough of it can lead to spasms, cramps, back aches, neck pain and other muscular discomfort.

Magnesium may assist PMT symptoms and menstrual pain

Many of us have experienced “that time of the month” pain and discomfort.

PMS symptoms can include abdominal cramps, water retention, tiredness and irritability.

Magnesium has been found in studies to relieve some of these symptoms.

Ways magnesium supports general wellness

Magnesium is also important for your overall wellbeing.

It helps support nerve and bone health and the cardiovascular system.

While a wholefood diet with leafy green vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and fish is the best way to maintain healthy levels of magnesium, statistics show that more than a third of Aussies don’t get enough of this nutrient every day.

How to support magnesium levels in your body

For an easy way to up your magnesium intake, Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium combines magnesium and essential vitamins scientifically designed to support muscles and other daily needs, including support for muscular cramps and mild spasms.

Featuring MetaMag, an exclusive and easily absorbed form of magnesium, it also provides benefits during times of mild stress, assist in energy production and can help relieve PMS and menstrual pain.

 * This post is brought to you by Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium. Always read the label. Follow directions for use. If symptoms persist, see your health practitioner. Vitamin supplements should not replace a balanced diet.