JSHealth Vitamins: Have you met the ‘magic mineral’?
- Australian Health & Aged Care
- Apr 1
- 3 min read
There’s one key nutrient that is often overlooked, but plays a vital role in supporting physical and mental health through all stages of life.
Did you guess it? Magnesium!
In ageing populations, several changes of magnesium metabolism have been reported,
including diminished magnesium intake and impaired magnesium absorption(1). So how do we ensure that as we age, we’re getting enough?
The Role of Magnesium
Magnesium is vital for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body(2). It helps regulate muscle and nerve function plus support blood sugar levels and blood pressure. Studies have shown that magnesium can significantly improve sleep quality, particularly in elderly populations(3).
Magnesium also:
● Regulates neurotransmitters, which send signals throughout the nervous system and
brain.
● Plays a role in muscle recovery and performance.
● Helps transport calcium and potassium across cell membranes (essential for muscle
contraction and relaxation).
● Reduces deficiency-related muscle cramps and spasms.
Signs of Low Magnesium
Common signs of low magnesium across all populations include muscle spasms, fatigue,
weakness or irritability.
However, many key indicators of low magnesium can be mistaken for common signs of ageing. These include:
●Irritability and mood changes
●Poor sleep quality
●Reduced bone density
●Cognitive difficulties, including memory issues
Can You Obtain Enough Magnesium from Foods?
While magnesium is abundant in many different types of foods, due to our increasingly
processed Western diet, many of us are not consuming enough dietary magnesium. Reduced soil magnesium levels have also resulted in significantly lowered levels of magnesium found in fresh fruits and vegetables.The good news is — there are plenty of delicious ways to increase your daily magnesium intake! Dark and leafy greens like spinach and kale, nuts, seeds and certain grains are all great sources of this mineral. Foods such as avocados, oatmeal, figs, quinoa, raw cacao, pumpkin seeds and some fortified breakfast cereals will also amp up your magnesium fix.
Should I Supplement with Tablets or Powder?
Our community loved our signature triple-form magnesium tablets so much that we formulated the same blend of actives into a versatile and delicious raspberry lemonade powder! This was created for those who prefer their supplements in a versatile, drinkable form.
Both products are a high-strength 402 mg dose, with the same 3 forms of bioavailable magnesium.
● Triple form blend: Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium
Glycinate Dihydrate.
● 402 mg dose of Magnesium per day.
● No artificial colours, sweeteners or flavours.
● Supports muscle function and muscle relaxation.
● Supports nervous system health and function.
What makes us different? We are committed to providing our global community with formulas that are based on specifically selected ingredients, informed by science and grounded in care.
● Australian Made: Crafted to globally renowned standards
● Quality Standards: Testing, reliability, accuracy + quality control
● Carefully Formulated: Thoughtfully designed to target health concerns.
● Science-Led Ingredients: Premium forms at specific doses.
References
1. Barbagallo, M., Veronese, N. and Dominguez, L.J., 2021. Magnesium in aging, health and
diseases. Nutrients, 13(2), p.463. DOI: 10.3390/nu13020463.
2. National Institute of Health, Magnesium, accessed 14th August, 2024,
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
3. Abbasi B, Kimiagar M, Sadeghniiat K, Shirazi MM, Hedayati M, Rashidkhani B. The effect ofmagnesium supplementation in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Res Med Sci. 2012 Dec;17(12):1161-9. PMID: 23853635; PMCID: PMC3703169.
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