IMPORTANT
NUTRIENT
It is difficult to determine whether Calcium or Magnesium is the most needed mineral for
maintaining a healthy body. It is certain that good Magnesium levels are essential. These
two minerals may be the most important nutrients required by man. In every muscle of our
body, Calcium and Magnesium enjoy a reciprocal relationship.
Calcium stimulates the muscles to contract while Magnesium allows them
to relax. When our bodies are deficient in Calcium, we can borrow from the vast reserves
in our bones. But, when the body gets low in Magnesium, we must obtain it from our
muscles.
As Magnesium disappears from the muscles, Calcium rushes in and the
muscles tend to become tense or cramp.
Many researchers now believe that Magnesium deficiency is also related
to constriction and hardening of the arteries and high blood pressure. They have found
that heart attack victims have low levels of Magnesium in their blood and heart muscles.
It is easy to see that Magnesium is a very important nutrient. Many
people have found that making sure they have adequate levels of Magnesium in their diets
helps the muscles of their blood vessels relax, which helps to maintain normal blood
pressure.
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MULTIPLE
SOURCES
Different individuals absorb various kinds of magnesium better than others. The great Life
Plus formula MAGNESIUM PLUS is formulated in such a way that it contains a unique
combination of various most active bio-available forms of magnesium.
Over the past twenty years, a great deal of scientific data has been
gathered about the importance of magnesium. Magnesium deficiencies result in excessive
stress, high blood pressure, muscle cramps and spasms, fatigue, restlessness,
irritability, depression, apathy, tremors, migraine headaches especially in pregnant
women, asthma in young adults, severe tetanus and heart disease.
RECIPROCAL
RELATIONSHIP
Calcium and Magnesium experience a reciprocal relationship in every muscle of our body,
including both the smooth muscles of the heart as well as the skeletal muscles, which give
us strength. Calcium stimulates the muscles to contract and Magnesium allows them to
relax. When our bodies are deficient in Calcium, we can borrow from the vast reserves in
our bones. However, when the body gets low on Magnesium, we must obtain it from our
muscles, which can result in depletion. As Magnesium disappears from the muscles, Calcium
rushes in. Then, the muscles exhibit a tendency to tighten up and become tense, which the
doctors call hypertonic. Many researchers now believe that this lack of Magnesium may
cause the muscles of the arterial and venous walls to contract, causing high blood
pressure, heart attacks and strokes.
A prominent researcher has found that Magnesium helps to prevent
migraine headaches in pregnant women. There is a tremendous demand for Magnesium by the
developing fetus. It has been estimated that these women only get 50 to 60 percent of the
RDA of Magnesium in their diets. Research has also shown that women experiencing PMS had
lower levels of Magnesium in their red blood cells and concluded that many premenstrual
symptoms may be caused by a Magnesium deficiency.
We are inundated with large amounts of sodium in our diets. It is a
hidden "nutrient" in almost all processed foods and we often don't even know it
is there. Even though we need a small amount of sodium, excesses are known to contribute
to atherosclerosis and high blood pressure. Research in Scandinavia has recently been
published that proves the addition of Magnesium to the diet can offset some of the
damaging effects of sodium.
WHY
ARE WE DEFICIENT
Just about every step in the chain of modern chemical farming and food processing depletes
our source of Magnesium. Chemical fertilizers used in agriculture today do not replace the
lost Magnesium. Unfortunately, nearly forty percent of the Magnesium content of our foods
leaches out when cooked.
Some foods such as meat, ice cream and other "high fat" foods
can cause a phenomenon known to scientists as "the Magnesium trap." These foods
are low in Magnesium themselves, but the primary problem is that they actually impair
absorption of Magnesium through the intestinal wall.
Several medications, such as diuretics used in the treatment of high
blood pressure, may cause the loss of Magnesium from the body. Studies have shown that
individuals with a low serum Magnesium level require a greater amount of anti-hypertensive
drugs for the same degree of control of their blood pressure than those with normal
Magnesium levels.
A French study found that a Magnesium deficiency results in Calcium
deposits building up in the blood vessels as well. They concluded that Magnesium
deficiency may therefore contribute to the accumulation of fats within the arterial walls
(atherosclerosis). A leading researcher at Howard University has found that people who
have had a heart attack have low blood levels of Magnesium. Others have found that the
heart muscle of those who have died from heart attacks have lower levels of Magnesium than
other muscles in their bodies.
PHYTOZYME
BASE
MAGNESIUM PLUS is formulated in the proprietary Life Plus PhytoZyme base, which contains a
unique blend of over thirty natural concentrates of numerous valuable phytonutrients from
plants.
When you take Life Plus products, you have the added benefit of
receiving the numerous health supporting phytochemicals and other micronutrients contained
in them.
HOW TO
TAKE MAGNESIUM PLUS
The usual recommended amount is one to two tablets one to three times per day. Four
tablets per day provide 100% of the RDA for Magnesium. MAGNESIUM PLUS is for people of all
ages and is usually best taken with meals. However, anytime is acceptable. Some
individuals experience a feeling of relaxation when they supplement with Magnesium. This
can be a benefit for them as they can take it before bedtime to help them sleep naturally.
Magnesium can also cause loose stools in some people as it brings water
into the digestive track. If you notice this effect, simply stop taking it for two days
and start back with just one tablet and increase as you can. Taking it with meals can also
help. Most people don't notice this effect so don't be unduly concerned.
