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Magnesium: A Critical Mineral Deficiency |
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Volume 2 Issue 4 - April 2008 |
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According to the USDA, 80% of Americans are magnesium deficient, and magnesium deficiency is a major contributor to our epidemic of chronic and degenerative diseases, including heart disease, osteoporosis, depression, and various autoimmune disorders.
Magnesium is an essential component of more than 300 enzymes. These enzymes are responsible for critical metabolic functions such as conversion of carbohydrates, proteins and fats to energy, dilating blood vessels, muscle contraction and relaxation, protein formation, and removal of toxins from the body. Magnesium is essential for normal heartbeat and nerve transmission. In the absence of magnesium, free radical damage is accentuated.
Magnesium is mostly found in plant foods, including greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. Supplements are another source, but most are not effective because they use the wrong forms of magnesium. Magnesium bicarbonate, carbonate, chloride and oxide are poorly absorbed forms, but they are extensively used because they are cheap and consumers don’t know the difference. Magnesium is most absorbable when combined with specific transport molecules, such as citrate, ascorbate and glycinate, which are more costly.
Magnesium may be the most important of all nutrients for preventing atherosclerosis and heart disease. It slightly thins the blood, dramatically reduces inflammation, improves blood flow and enhances energy.
One interesting study of 400,000 cows found that those fed grass never developed hardening of the arteries. But, after they were given only magnesium-deficient feed, they developed rampant atherosclerosis. Milk-fed calves with low magnesium intake developed both early and aggressive atherosclerosis.
Many studies have shown that Americans – especially children (and especially children with symptoms along the Autistic Spectrum) – are magnesium deficient. |
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| Why Are We So Deficient in Magnesium? |
ONE: There is substantial reduction of magnesium in our diet through food processing, poor farming techniques and loss of magnesium from our soils. |
TWO: There are increased magnesium losses due to the acid-producing diet and lifestyle of most Americans. Sugar, alcohol, refined foods, caffeine, white flour, soda, and stress help to create an acidic terrain. The more acid you produce, the more magnesium is lost, because the body uses magnesium to help buffer an acidic environment. |
THREE: We have a reduced ability to absorb magnesium due to toxicity and damaged gut tissue. Heavy metals, in particular, compete for the same biological space and receptor sites as essential minerals like magnesium. Therefore, it’s not always what you take; it’s what you absorb. Absorption is definitely compromised by damage to the gut and the cumulative toxic load on the body. |
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Our Best Magnesium Products |
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| Natural Calm® Magnesium |
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A highly absorbable proprietary blend of Magnesium Citrate in ionic form, stevia and delicious natural raspberry and lemon flavors. Natural Calm was developed by leading nutritional researcher Peter Gillham.
Natural Calm® is the only water-soluble magnesium blend utilizing Mr. Gillham's exlcusive delivery formula and balanced pH, which provides superior magnesium absorption and maximum benefit. |
For more information and to order Natural Calm® Magnesium, click here. |
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| Kid's Calm™ Magnesium |
Also developed by Peter Gillham, Kid's Calm™ Magnesium contains 85 mg of magnesium citrate per serving (1/2 teaspoon). This formula for kids contains no sugar or artificial sweeteners. GREAT ORANGE FLAVOR that your kids will love.
For more information and to order Kids Calm magnesium,
click here. |
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Other Great Vitamin & Mineral Products |
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| Organic Life Vitamins |
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Liquid Organic Life Vitamins provide all the essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and amino acid complex needed for life. This liquid vitamin is instantly absorbed. Most people do not digest their food well and do not get the vitamins and minerals they need to maintain good health. This formula was designed in liquid form to ensure that your body gets the essential elements it needs. |
| For more information and to order Organic Life Vitamins, click here. |
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| NewGreens™ Organic SuperFood |
| NewGreens is a special blend of seven proprietary formulas that contain all-natural and healthy organic ingredients to support the immune system, optimum digestion, body detoxification, maximum vitality and mental clarity. Each scoop is equivalent to 10-plus servings of fruits and vegetables! |
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| For more information and to order NewGreens™, click here. |
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| Osteo-Guard® Plus Ipriflavone |
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Osteo-Guard® provides a combination of nutrients to support bone health.
Calcium and phosphorus are provided as microcrystalline hydroxyapatite, a whole bone extract also containing trace minerals, bone matrix proteins, amino acids and glycosaminoglycans in their natural forms and physiologic ratios. |
Ipriflavone, a unique flavonoid, magnesium, boron and vitamin K are included in this original formula to further augment the benefits on bone metabolism.
For more information and to order Osteo-Guard®, click here. |
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