A mineral for the whole body

Magnesium is needed for the muscles in the body to function normally and can also reduce symptoms such as fatigue and exhaustion. Both the energy metabolism and the nervous system depend on the body's magnesium levels, and magnesium also helps maintain normal bone structure and healthy teeth. Magnesium is involved in a large number of the body's biochemical reactions and is needed to activate around 300 different enzymes! Magnesium is essential for the body's electrolyte balance (salt balance), for the normal functioning of cell division processes and for protein synthesis. In addition, this mineral is essential for our cognitive functions in the brain. In other words, it is a substance with a very broad action in many different areas of the body.

Diet not always rich in magnesium

Good sources of magnesium in the diet are nuts, green leafy vegetables, whole grain cereals, almonds, beans, potatoes, fish, meat and dairy products. However, it is important to remember that chemical fertilisers prevent plants from extracting magnesium from the soil, which means that magnesium levels vary greatly depending on the origin of the plants. In addition, absorption of magnesium may be reduced by the concomitant intake of phyto-acid-rich foods and/or by very low protein intake. As if this were not enough, coffee, tea, soft drinks and other diuretics, such as diuretic medication, can stimulate the excretion of magnesium in the urine. In addition, heavy alcohol consumption can be another factor in magnesium depletion that can cause a shortage of the mineral. There are also other factors that can increase our need for magnesium, such as strenuous exercise, heavy sweating and stress. In other words, there are a variety of factors that can significantly increase the body's need for magnesium.

Recommended intake

The recommended daily intake of magnesium is 280mg for women and 350mg for men. Some argue that these are relatively easy levels to maintain with a good diet, while others believe that we should in fact at least increase the amount of magnesium we consume on average through our diet. In fact, the overall magnesium intake today has decreased enormously compared to the amount of magnesium normally consumed in the past.

2 different magnesium sources

Elexir Magnesium Chewable Tablets contain magnesium from 2 different sources and is also supplemented with vitamin B6 which interacts with magnesium and is needed for the normal functioning of the nervous system, energy metabolism and the immune system. It also, like magnesium, reduces fatigue and exhaustion and supports the cognitive functions of the brain.