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how magnesium supplements can support stressful lives
hoW can thE 'rElaxIng MInEral' hElP YoUr cUStoMErS?
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ife is full of ups and downs, although sometimes the 'downs' can be harder to bounce back
from than we'd like them to be. daily stress and anxiety rise as our lives get more more hectic and demanding and, for many, a stressful life is the norm. luckily, there's a way to tackle the physical effects of stress and anxiety. according to a growing body of research, tackling many of the stresses of modern life could be helped by something as simple as supplementing with magnesium, the 'relaxing mineral'.
Body and mind needed in over 600 enzymes within the body, magnesium is truly the body's workhorse. a body that lacks magnesium may struggle to work, as muscle function, bones, teeth and energy production all depend on the mineral. not only this, magnesium contributes to a healthy nervous system and psychological functions as well, hence its name as the relaxing mineral.
Anxiety and mental health low magnesium levels alter the body's ability to cope with the physical effects of stress and anxiety.
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In fact, magnesium deficiency has been associated with depression, irritability and even confusion.
Magnesium is thought to support healthy brain functions thanks to itsability to both bind to and stimulate receptors of the 'anti- anxiety' neurotransmitter, gamma-aminobutyric acid (gaBa). gaBa is able to reduce excessive neuronal activity in the brain - without it, we would never be able to relax. By stimulating gaBa, magnesium can effectively 'put the brakes' on excessive activity in the brain linked to anxiety, insomnia and even migraines.
Chronic stress the human body is designed to deal with acute stress that goes as quickly as it comes. When the body comes under stress, the hormone cortisol (in combination with adrenaline) is released to give us a boost to mental alertness so we can deal with whatever is causing the stress. this is often called the 'fight or flight response'. When the source of stress goes away, our cortisol levels drop again. So what happens if our sources of stress never go away?
In modern times, we're more likely to encounter smaller, persistent sources of stress - money, relationships, work- life demands, etc. this stress constantly activates a series of glands (known collectively as the hPa axis) potentially exhausting them and causing cortisol levels to rise and remain high. high levels of the stress hormone over a period of time can lead to a range of health issues including reduced immunity, cardiovascular issues, digestive issues and more.
Magnesium may be beneficial for those who experience chronic stress in various ways. firstly, magnesium has been shown to reduce over- activity of the hPa axis which would contribute to high cortisol levels. furthermore, magnesium has been shown in various trials to reduce the overall levels of cortisol - the main stress hormone – thus helping to protect the body from the negative effects of stress.
Improved sleep over a quarter of people in the Uk get poor quality sleep on a regular basis, according to the British Sleep council. While we may write it off as a bad night’s sleep, persistent sleeping problems can result in more than just irritability the next day.
In research, poor sleep has been associated with mood disturbance, poor concentration, fatigue and even elevated risk of cardiovascular disease.
Various trials have shown that magnesium supplements may assist in achieving a restorative night's sleep. In one such trial, those who took magnesium supplements over a period of eight weeks had improved sleep quality versus those who took a placebo. furthermore, those taking magnesium experienced better control of their cortisol levels.
Previous research has also linked low magnesium to so-called ‘restless legs syndrome’, with a 2004 study showing magnesium supplements help prevent insomnia caused by the condition.
Migraines typically manifesting as a severe headache, migraines can also be associated with nausea, sensitivity to light/sound and even visual disturbance. low magnesium levels have been associated with the condition, with supplementation shown to help alleviate symptoms. In various trials, magnesium is able to reduce migraine severity when compared to a placebo.
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