· Helps Regulate Mood and Sleep †

· Supports Muscle Relaxation †

· Enhances Cellular Energy Production †

· Supports Immune System †

5 Benefits of Magnesium Supplements

#1 Supports Better Sleep Quality

Ever felt restless or dealt with fits of fidgeting, kicking legs (either yourself or your partner)? Magnesium deficiency may be a factor since it’s involved with muscle relaxation.

Research has noted an association between magnesium status and sleep quality, and other studies indicate that magnesium supplements may improve several sleep markers, including sleep time, sleep onset latency, and early morning awakening.[5,6]

#2 Aids Exercise Performance

Higher levels of physical activity increase the body’s need for many nutrients, including protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Magnesium aids ATP production as well as muscle contraction/relaxation.[7]

Additional studies have found a positive correlation between magnesium intake and performance.[8,9] In other words, athletes that were noted to consume higher amounts of magnesium performed better to those who did not get enough magnesium.

#3 Supports Bone Health

As we mentioned above, ~60% of magnesium in the body is actually found in the bones. Therefore, it stands to reason that if you’re deficient in magnesium, supplementing with it could support bone health.

In fact, a meta-analysis (a “study of studies”) linked increased magnesium intake with increased overall bone mineral density.[10]

Other research documents that individuals with the lowest blood concentrations of magnesium levels had a 3x greater risk of bone breaks compared to those with the highest levels.[11]

#4 Supports a Healthy Mood

Magnesium plays a key role in cognitive function as well as mood. In fact, researchers have documented an increased risk of depression in those with low levels of magnesium.[12] Additional symptoms of magnesium deficiency include anxiety, lethargy, weakness, agitation, restlessness, and headaches.

Various studies have found that magnesium supplements can address low magnesium concentrations and improve mood as well as reduce headaches.[2,13,14]

#5 Supports Cardiovascular Health

It should be clear by now that magnesium impacts numerous aspects of daily and long-term living. It comes as little surprise then that low magnesium concentrations can negatively impact cardiometabolic health.

For starters, low magnesium levels are associated with high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar levels -- both risk factors for cardiovascular disease.

Magnesium supplementation has been noted to decrease levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes.[15] Other research studies have found an association between increased magnesium intake and increased levels of HDL (good) cholesterol) as well as decreased levels of systolic blood pressure, LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar.[2,16,17]

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