When you think about maintaining healthy and strong bones, you tend to immediately think of calcium which we are all taught ensures strong teeth and bones from a very young age. Calcium is certainly an important mineral for our bodies, but what you hear less about is the role of magnesium in the preservation of bones.Magnesium works alongside calcium to keep our bones, tissues and muscles strong. Dairy products like milk and cheese are high in calcium, but low in magnesium levels, so it’s better to rely on green, leafy vegetables, nuts and seeds for your main source of calcium, as this will give you the magnesium you need too. Rather like a two for one deal!
Low levels of magnesium can leave the body susceptible to cardiovascular disease as studies have shown sufferers to have low levels in their hearts. Muscles are more prone to spasms when there is insufficient magnesium in the body, and even induce heart attacks as the heart itself goes into spasm. British diets do tend to be a little low on the magnesium side due to the lack of leafy vegetables contained within the majority of diets, so a supplement would be a sensible idea if you feel this sounds a bit like you.
Magnesium Citrate is available at Baldwin’s and at the moment it is on special offer. Buy one, and you get another one free. Of course, nothing is better for our minds and bodies than a good healthy diet, and plenty of exercise, but there is no harm in giving ourselves a little helping hand through one or two supplements.
Do any of you take Magnesium Citrate? Have you found it to have any affects on your body? Send in your comments below.
