Magnesium Citrate 2091 Category > Vitamins & Supplements
	Magnesium Citrate 2091 What is Magnesium and what does it do? Magnesium is an essential mineral that accounts for about 0. 05% of the body's total weight. Nearly 70% of the body's supply is located in the bones, together with calcium and phosphorus, while 30% is found in cellular fluids and some soft tissue. Some 30%- 40% of ingested dietary magnesium is absorbed, while the rest is excreted in the faeces. Magnesium is involved in many essential metabolic processes, including the release of energy from glucose, synthesis of protein and nucleic acids, the formation of urea, vascular tone, muscle impulse transmission, electrical stability of the cells, neurotransmission and activity. Most is found inside the cell, where it activates enzymes necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids. It also regulates the acid / alkali balance in the body. Magnesium helps promote absorption and metabolism of other minerals, such as calcium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium. It also helps utilise the B complex vitamins, Vitamin C and Vitamin E in the body. It aids in bone growth and is necessary for proper functioning of muscles. Best Natural Sources Magnesium is widely distributed in foods, being found chiefly in fresh green vegetables. Other excellent sources include raw, unmilled wheat germ, soya beans, milk, whole grains, seafoods, figs, corn, apples and oil- rich seeds and nuts, especially almonds. Fish, garlic, tofu, peaches, apricots and lima beans are also good sources. Absorption and Storage Magnesium is absorbed in the small intestine. The rate of absorption is influenced by the parathyroid hormones, the rate of water absorption and the amounts of calcium, phosphorus and lactose in the body. Both magnesium and calcium compete for the same absorption sites. Absorption may be inhibited by phytates (vegetable fibre), too many fats, cod liver oil and protein. Foods high in oxalic acid inhibit absorption. Vitamin D is necessary for the proper utilisation of magnesium. When the intake of magnesium is low, the rate of absorption may be as high as 75%; when the intake is high, the rate of absorption may be as low as 25%. Losses tend to increase with the use of diuretics and with the consumption of alcohol. Food sources of magnesium are far better absorbed than inorganic sources. RDA and Dosage The RDA for magnesium is 300mg. Evidence suggests that the balance between calcium and magnesium is especially important. If calcium consumption is high, magnesium intake needs to be high also or a deficiency will result. The amount of protein, phosphorous and Vitamin D in the diet also influences the magnesium requirement. The need for magnesium is increased when blood cholesterol levels are high and when consumption of protein is high.

Magnesium M135 Magnesium is an essential mineral and accounts for about 0. 05% of the body's total weight. It plays a key part in the health of the human body. What does it do? It promotes healthy muscles It is involved with several hundred enzymatic reactions connected with energy and cardiovascular production It helps to regulate acid / alkali balance It works with calcium to aid strong teeth and bones It promotes absorption and metabolism of vitamin C and the minerals calcium, phosphorus, sodium and potassium. Why might you choose to take extra Magnesium? The following factors either inhibit your absorption of or increase your loss of magnesium. A diet high in refined carbohydrates Consumption of large quantities of tea, coffee, alcohol or table salt Calcium supplementation Diuretics, the oral contraceptive pill or oestrogen therapy Why Nature's Own? Nature's Own Magnesium supplement is in a food state which means the nutrients will be presented to your body in the same form as they are in food. Food state nutrients have bee tested by independent laboratories who found that they; Are significantly better absorbed, longer retained and better used than standard chemical supplements Do not need to be taken with food as it contains all the necessary food factors needed for absorption Have no known allergic reactions Are suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans See Details

Milk Thistle 1214 What is Milk Thistle and what does it do? Milk thistle is also known as Marian Thistle, St. Mary's Thistle and Our Lady's Thistle. It is a tall herb with prickly leaves and a milky sap and belongs to the sunflower (Asteraceae) family. See Details

Multivitamin & Mineral V106 Trying to work out your own personal nutritional programme and then buying all the individual nutrients separately is very difficult. This is where a multiple formula can help. Our nutritionist and scientific consultants have formulated this supplement to suit the needs of a large number of different groups of people. Many people choose to use a multiple formula as the mainstay of a supplement programme on to which they can add other nutrients. Why might you choose to take a Multi Vitamin Mineral? If you are looking for a broad spectrum of vitamins and minerals in a single formula, this product may be for you. All of the important antioxidant nutrients, beta carotene, vitamin C and vitamin E, are included at good levels as well as a broad range of minerals and trace minerals. You will notice the difference when you try this product for the first time and may feel the following benefits; Easily absorbed Small doses needed No need to be taken with food No known allergic reactions As close to real food as possible Suitable for Vegetarians Why Nature's Own? Nature's Own Multivitamin and mineral supplement provides nutrients in a food state which means they will be presented to your body in the same form as they are in food. Food state nutrients have been tested by independent laboratories who found that they; Are significantly better absorbed, longer retained and better used than standard chemical supplements Do not need to be taken with food as it contains all the necessary food factors needed for absorption Have no known allergic reactions Are suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans See Details