An essential mineral for the general wellbeing of the body, in women it plays a fundamental role in every phase of the female universe. Recognising the symptoms of magnesium deficiency is just as important as supplementing it correctly.
Magnesium is an essential element of great importance in the physiology of the human body, present in bones, soft tissues and in a small percentage in the blood. It is the second most abundant element in the cell and is involved in all the main metabolic pathways, covering carbohydrates, proteins and lipids alike. It participates in more than 300 biochemical reactions, making it fundamental for growth, energy production and the development of bone structure. Magnesium also regulates the correct assimilation of calcium, potassium and sodium and maintains their balance within the cell, facilitating their passage through the cell wall. It plays a highly significant role in the transmission of nerve impulses and in muscle contraction, making it beneficial for the heartbeat, for the entire muscular system and for the proper functioning of the nervous system. It can be of genuine help in cases of stubborn constipation and for diabetic individuals, in whom magnesium deficiency is commonly found.
Studies have highlighted an estimated magnesium deficiency of 77 per cent in women and 72 per cent in men. This can be caused by multiple factors, such as an increased requirement for the mineral or insufficient intake through diet. Advancing age also plays an important role in its deficiency, due to a greater demand for intracellular magnesium.
Prolonged periods of stress, intense study or physical activity can affect levels of this important mineral. A disordered diet, the excessive consumption of sugar, coffee and protein, and of products derived from land treated with synthetic chemical fertilisers should also be considered causes of magnesium deficiency.
According to statistics, women are the most exposed to magnesium deficiency: a shortfall of this mineral could account for the so-called premenstrual syndrome, which many women have to contend with every month.
Taking magnesium is able to alleviate a range of symptoms that appear in the days leading up to menstruation: irritability, headaches, abdominal bloating, breast tenderness and excessive emotionality. A good magnesium supplement can act to contain these complaints and helps reduce the intensity of uterine muscle pain, gradually delivering better wellbeing even during the days of the cycle itself.
Magnesium is also helpful during pregnancy. Given that the woman's body will be responsible for nourishing the foetus for nine months, supplementing this mineral is often recommended. Magnesium is able to relax the muscles in the event of early contractions; furthermore, its capacity to keep blood pressure at normal levels is fundamental for women who have a tendency towards high blood pressure or whose pressure tends to rise for gestational reasons.
Sleep, which in some cases can be disrupted, will also take on a calmer, more relaxed quality, keeping at bay the anxiety that can arise during pregnancy or in the period leading up to childbirth. Magnesium will also prove fundamental during breastfeeding, a period in which severe fatigue and irritability may occur, helping to combat the symptoms associated with the demands of that time.
Menopause is a very significant transitional moment for women, who often struggle both physically and emotionally to come to terms with this change. Taking magnesium can be of great help at this stage of life in strengthening bone structure, which tends to lose density as the years pass. With advancing age, there is also a reduced capacity to absorb nutrients, and since magnesium is involved in a great many biochemical processes, being deficient in it is something to be avoided. During the menopause, sleep can also be disrupted and short, predisposing women to anxiety, mood swings and irritability.
Even hot flushes, which are particularly troublesome to manage, will diminish with the right daily magnesium supplementation.
Natural Point has been producing and marketing Magnesio supremo® for over twenty-five years — the result of professionalism and experience, and a guarantee of correct supplementation. Magnesio supremo® is a balanced combination of citric acid and magnesium carbonate which, when mixed with water, is transformed into magnesium citrate. During this process, carbon dioxide is released, producing the characteristic effervescence that is a sign of the product's greater efficacy. The clarity of the water will be the signal that the transformation is complete and the ideal moment to drink the beverage.
The ingredients in the formula are of natural origin, and the purified magnesium carbonate is of marine origin; the citric acid is derived from the fermentation of non-GMO maize. In addition to having a high elemental magnesium content, magnesium citrate is an organic salt that optimises absorption of the mineral. Magnesio supremo® contains no additives, sugars or allergens, and its exclusive formula makes it a unique, market-leading product.
The product can be purchased at all pharmacies, parapharmacies, herbalist shops and organic food shops in a 300 g or 150 g pack and in convenient single-dose sachets, ideal for carrying in a bag or for those who travel. There is also the formula in a 150 g lemon-flavoured jar for those seeking a fresher taste, or in cherry designed for younger children, to make the product even more enjoyable.
Dissolve one or two teaspoons of Magnesio supremo® in water, either warm or at room temperature. In slightly warm water the effervescent effect will be greater and clarity will be reached more quickly. It is preferable to take Magnesio supremo® between meals. From the first doses it is possible to notice a positive sense of wellbeing. The speed of absorption and the high magnesium content can be observed in a relaxation of the intestinal muscles, confirming the strength of this formulation.
In cases of deficiency, it is recommended to take Magnesio supremo® by Natural Point, bearing in mind that food supplements should not be regarded as substitutes for a healthy, varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.