MICROgenics^® Magnesium Cramp Bark Formula

Muscle spasms and cramps are spontaneous, often unpleasant and painful, sensations caused by contraction or over shortening of muscles. Mineral deficiency, activity and inactivity can lead to cramps and spasms. Muscles that have been overused from exercise or underused from inactivity, may cramp. Cramps may affect any muscle, but are most common in the calves, feet, and hands. However, some women experience cramps when menstruating, as the muscles of the uterus squeeze and contract harder than normal causing pain and discomfort.

Muscle cramps and spasms

• Magnesium plays a major role in over 300 essential enzymatic processes in the body. It is required for healthy muscle activity and relaxation of contractile tissue and nerve conduction. Magnesium is considered an essential mineral for neuromuscular function, providing relief of muscular cramps and spasms vascular tone.
• A study on people suffering from persistent leg cramps found that 300mg of elemental Magnesium per day significantly reduced the frequency of cramps at night
• Recent studies indicate that Magnesium deficiency may be widespread in western populations, with evidence showing that the Recommended Daily Intake may not reached in many individuals. For many people, dietary intake may not be high enough to promote an optimal Magnesium status.
• Signs of low Magnesium levels can include muscle cramps, issues with muscle and nerve conduction, mild anxiety and irritability. Magnesium is beneficial for muscle relaxation.
• Formulated to provide cofactors - Vitamin B6 and Zinc which assists with absorption of Magnesium into the cells

Women’s health

• Menstrual cramps are caused by contraction of the uterus muscle; Magnesium and Cramp Bark provide relief from cramps associated with menstruation.
• Magnesium relieves symptoms of PMS including mood changes and fluid retention
• Cramp Bark is herb used in Western Herbal medicine for the relief of cramps in both skeletal and smooth muscle. Traditionally it is prescribed for painful menstruation relieving the bearing-down pain often experienced at menstruation.
• Laboratory studies have found cramp bark was effective at relaxing uterine tissues and organs
• Native American Indians used cramp bark to relieve cramps throughout the whole body
• Vitamin B6 is commonly prescribed by Nutritionists and Naturopaths for the relief of Pre menstrual symptoms

General health and well being

• Aids or assists in the maintenance of general well being
• For use as a magnesium supplement