Mentioning that magnesium touches every process of the body and is important for every age, Dr. Elif Pahsa, “The World Health Organization recommends 400 mg daily for men and 310 mg for women. However, in European society, 70% of men and 80% of women are deficient in this mineral. However, magnesium is an essential mineral for us. This is because magnesium is essential for the proper functioning of more than 600 enzyme systems in the body. Magnesium is the primary muscle relaxant. It works in reverse with calcium. It provides muscle relaxation and relaxation. Thus, it contributes to normal muscle function. Magnesium is also required for the activation of ATP, the enzymes involved in energy production. Contributes to normal energy-producing metabolism. It is effective in reducing fatigue and exhaustion. Blocking NMDA receptors in the nervous system, it inhibits pain sensation. It contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system. It provides mental relaxation by creating anxious and healing effects on the brain. It contributes to the normal psychological function. It also improves sleep quality. “It’s an effective aid to bibromyalgia syndrome, which is accompanied by fatigue, anxiety, memory impairment, sleep problems and headaches as well as widespread pain.”
‘Blood test is the tip of the iceberg’
Noting that there is confusion in society about magnesium supplements, Elif Pahsa said, “As a result of the tests, many of us may be reluctant to use magnesium supplements because blood levels were normal. There is a very important point here, only three thousand percent of the body’s magnesium is found in the blood. Blood quality is the tip of the iceberg, although it is normal, there may be magnesium deficiency in other tissues, muscles, bones of the body and we may miss it if we look at it with blood test. Therefore, evaluation with intracellular magnesium measurement method may be more informative. Intracellular magnesium levels, which cannot be supplemented with nutrients, can be increased with magnesium supplements. In the case of magnesium deficiency, the organic magnesium vector, which absorbs well, easily passes through the cell membrane and effectively increases intracellular magnesium levels.
Soils that have become barren in the last 20-30 years are the only source of magnesium.
Elif Pahasa said that this situation is due to infertile soil, replanting of soil without rest and use of potassium rich chemical fertilizers. The only source of magnesium is the soil and the soil has become poorer in the last 20-30 years. If we think about it, he underlined that the most effective way to replace magnesium deficiency in the body is to use supplements.
Pahsa lists the symptoms of magnesium deficiency as follows:
“So what happens when we don’t get enough of this essential mineral, which has many benefits? What are the complaints among those who have magnesium deficiency? Magnesium is very effective mainly in muscles, bones and brain. So, we see these complaints. Tissue deficiency in the mineral. Problems such as muscle cramps, muscle aches and fatigue can be caused by magnesium deficiency. Since vitamin D cannot fully function in magnesium deficiency, calcium cannot be processed into bone and therefore osteoporosis can occur.
Which magnesium is right for you?
Drawing attention to the importance of proper use of magnesium, Elif Pahsa states that the benefits vary according to the form of magnesium. Here is the contents of effective magnesium supplements found in Turkey:
Magnesium glycinate: It is a good variety of magnesium in terms of bioavailability. Consequences of severe diarrhea from magnesium use are rarely observed. It is effective in premenstrual pain, sleep disorders, anxiety, stress and fibromyalgia.
Magnesium malate: It is a malic acid bound form of magnesium. This is a form that should be preferred by patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Both magnesium and malic acid help to meet the energy needs of cells. It facilitates the cell’s response to insulin and glucose entry. It is effective in preventing insulin.
N-Acetyltaurinate Magnesium (ATA Mg): ATA Mg is a unique magnesium vector that combines magnesium and taurine. It has a unique effect with increased magnesium activity in muscles and nerves. It quickly affects the brain by overcoming the blood-brain barrier. Due to its lipophilic properties, ATA Mg easily passes through cell membranes and effectively increases intracellular magnesium levels. Effective magnesium transfer to brain cells regulates sleep by reducing stimulant effects. It reduces both the number and severity of migraine attacks. It is also effective in supporting cardiovascular health.
Magnesium citrate: Citrate is an essential component of cellular energy because it is an intermediate in the mitochondrial energy production cycle. It increases the absorption of many minerals from the intestines. It reduces the formation of stones in the kidneys. The passage of magnesium citrate into muscle tissue is good. It works on muscle complaints. It has the effect of increasing the neuronal pain threshold.
Magnesium oxide: The benefits to the body from this magnesium are quite low. It has side effects of diarrhea.