Magnesium: The Superpower Mineral?
In recent weeks, I have been learning about the awesome power of magnesium. My interest was sparked when I heard two interviews on The Power Hour. The first was with Dr Mark Sircus, author of: Transdermal Magnesium Therapy. The second featured the author of: The Magnesium Miracle, Dr Carolyn Dean.
Magnesium is known to be extremely important in more than 300 processes throughout the body, needed to maintain good health, but doctors are often unaware that their patients are deficient in magnesium having, largely, overlooked this vital mineral. It may seem shocking that laboratory blood tests are not the most effective way to measure magnesium, even when a specific test is ordered.
My understanding of Dr Sircus’ work suggests that, when the blood levels of magnesium are checked, it is likely that the results are less useful than one might expect them to be. The level of magnesium in the blood is so significant to good health that it will be leached from cells throughout the body, so that it can be deposited into the blood. This means that a test can report adequate levels in the bloodstream, even when cellular magnesium levels are significantly enough depleted to be contributing to decreased function, within the body, and, therefore, to poor health.
I have decided to begin magnesium supplementation, using Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus. Although magnesium is used in more than 300 processes, I am not expecting the results to be dramatic, but I hope that I will see an improvement in my general health. It is worth remembering, however, that I have been pleasantly surprised by better than expected results, throughout My Serrapeptase Adventure. With this in mind, I understand that Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus:
- Restores cellular magnesium levels
- Acts as a cellular protector
- Supports detoxification
- Relieves aches and pains
- Improves mood and relieves stress
- Encourages healthy skin tissue
I am hopeful that magnesium will help with all these issues but, as always, I look forward to learning what the full impact of Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus will be. I will keep you fully informed of my progress. (Updated 29/3/10)