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MICROgenics® Magnesium powderWhy should I take MICROgenics® Magnesium Powder?
Product Benefits:MICROgenics® Magnesium powder is a high potency powder with a tropical flavour designed with essential nutrients for energy, muscle, heart and recovery. Magnesium is an essential mineral for the body; adequate dietary magnesium is important for cardiovascular health and may be of benefit for those who suffer nocturnal leg cramps. Magnesium helps to support healthy bones and is an essential mineral for those undertaking regular, strenuous exercise. Vitamins B1, B2 and Chromium have been included for additional support following exercise. Antioxidants such as Vitamin C, Selenium, Manganese and naturally fermented CoQ10 are included to protect cell membranes from free radical damage often caused by intense exercise. B vitamins and CoQ10 are also included for their essential role in energy production. Product Features:
Dosage:Measure 5g (one heaped metric teaspoon) and stir immediately into a glass (250mL) of water or juice once daily or as recommended by a healthcare professional. No added:Yeast, starch, gluten, lactose, artificial colours or flavours, artificial sweeteners or preservatives, dairy products or animal derived products. Ingredients (5g):Magnesium (from citrate) 350mgCo-Enzyme Q10 ( Ubidecarenone) 50mg Thiamine nitrate (Vitamin B1) 25mg Riboflavine (Vitamin B2) 10mg Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 25mg Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 70mg Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 25mg Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 25mcg Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) 200mg Folic Acid 150mcg Taurine 500mg Glutamine 500mg Calcium (from hydrogen phosphate) 100mg Chromium (from picolinate) 25mcg Manganese (from amino acid chelate) 5mg Potassium (from citrate) 75mg Selenium (from selenomethionine) 25mcg Zinc (from amino acid chelate) 5mg Size:150g (tub) Do not take while on Warfarin therapy without medical advice. |
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Magnesium plays an important role in the structure and function of the human body. Over 60% of all the magnesium in the body is found in the skeleton, and about 27% is found in muscle.1 Magnesium is involved in over 300 essential metabolic processes and is therefore an essential mineral for the body. Mild magnesium deficiency is quite common especially for the elderly, those on restrictive diets and people who partake in regular, strenuous exercise.2 Another important nutrient is Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) which can be found in all cell membranes, particularly in tissues with high metabolic requirements such as the heart, brain, liver and kidneys. CoQ10 is naturally produced in the body however levels start to continuously decrease after their peak at 20 years of age.4
Energy
- Magnesium is required for the metabolism of glucose and the production of cellular energy2
- CoQ10 plays a vital role in the production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the form of energy used by cells.3
Heart
- The heart is the most susceptible of all the organs to free radical oxidative stress which may result in heart disease. CoQ10 is a potent anti-oxidant that can help to reduce the risk of free radical damage.5
- CoQ10 is vital for all energy dependent processes including heart muscle contraction.
- Magnesium is an important nutrient for the cardiovascular system6
Muscle and Bone
- Magnesium is necessary to maintain normal blood calcium levels, and is important for bone mineral density.7
- Magnesium is involved in muscle relaxation and may help relieve muscle tension
Recovery
- Strenuous physical activity can deplete the body of magnesium so people who exercise regularly may require additional magnesium.8
- Heavy physical exercise enhances free radical production in skeletal muscle and other tissues.9
- CoQ10 may assist recovery following strenuous exercise by helping reduce free radical damage.10
References
- Linus Pauling Institute, Magnesium, Micronutrient Information Center. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/minerals/magnesium/index.html (27 Sept 2004)
- Hendler, Sheldon Saul. The Doctors’ Vitamin and Mineral Encyclopedia. New York: Fireside, 1990. pp. 157-164.
- Linus Pauling Institute, Coenzyme Q10, Micronutrient Information Center. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/othernuts/coq10/index.html (14 Sept 2010)
- Kalen, A., E. L. Appelkvist, et al.. Age-related changes in the lipid compositions of rat and human tissues. Lipids; 1989 24(7): 579-584.
- Sinatra, S. T. and J. DeMarco. Free radicals, oxidative stress, oxidised low density lipoprotein (LDL), and the heart: antioxidants and other strategies to limit cardiovascular damage. Connecticut Medicine. 1995; 59(10): 579-588
- Liao, F., Folsom, A. R., and F. L. Brancati. Is low magnesium concentration a risk factor for coronary heart disease? The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study. American Heart Journal. 1998; 136:3, pp. 480-90.
- Ilich, Jasminka Z., and Jane E. Kerstetter. Nutrition in bone health revisited: a story beyond calcium. Journal of the American College of Nutrition. 2000; 19:6 pp. 715-37
- Golf, S. W., Bender, S., and J. Gruttner. On the Significance of Magnesium in Extreme Physical Stress. Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy. 12 (18998), pp. 197-202)
- Ji, L. L. Antioxidants and oxidative stress in exercise. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine. 1999; 222: 283-292.
- Ylikoski, T., J. Piirainen, et al.The effect of Co-enzyme Q10 on the exercise performance of cross-country skiers. Molecular Aspects in Medicine 1997;18 S283-S290
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