• Contains a 100% magnesium chelate
• Improves memory and concentration
• Restores the optimal brain functions
• Supports the proper muscle functions
• Protects the cardiovascular system
• Reduces the risk of osteoporosis

Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium is a dietary supplement which contains organic magnesium in the form of a 100% magnesium chelate. The product is of the highest quality, easily passes through the intestinal wall, is stable and resistant to the action of the pH of the stomach and is quickly absorbed. The product has a beneficial influence on the functioning of the cardiovascular system, optimizes muscle functions, increases the efficiency of the nervous system and, above all, effectively complements magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium is a chemical bioelement which is one of the macronutrients in the human body system. Magnesium plays a role of a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes. The element i.a. is essential to maintain homeostasis, participates in the bioenergy processes, is involved the reaction of glycolysis, promotes blood circulation and also coordinates the functioning of the neuromuscular system and is responsible for proper bone mineralization.

The preparation is recommended in case of increased demand for magnesium: chronic stress, pregnancy, breastfeeding, taking medications that affect magnesium metabolism, playing sports, heavy physical work, overwork and long-lasting mental effort.

Magnesium deficiency – causes and symptoms
The most characteristic symptoms of magnesium deficiency are associated with cardiovascular and neuro-muscular systems. These include: easy fatigability, heart disorders, decrease in concentration and memory, depression, apathy, calf cramps, eyelid twitching, increased neuromuscular excitability as well as excessive hair loss and nail weakness.

Magnesium deficiency may be a result of prolonged stress, use of drugs (oral hormonal contraception, antibiotics, chemotherapy drugs, psychotropic drugs, sedatives) and also improper diet. The high content of fat and fibre in the diet, slimming diet, drinking too much strong coffee and tea, alcohol as well as high phosphate intake may contribute to disorders of magnesium absorption or its increased excretion from the body system.

Demand for magnesium increases in pregnant and breastfeeding women, elderly people, athletes and people performing heavy physical work as well as during the period of growth (children, school pupils).

The role of magnesium in the body system
Magnesium may reduce the risk of arrhythmia. For a long time, this element has been used to treat disorders of heart rhythms. It is known that its deficiency causes changes in the activity of ion channels and negatively affects the heart conduction system.

Moreover, magnesium deficiency is associated with an increased risk of high blood pressure. Hypomagnesaemia leads to an increase in peripheral vascular resistance. Magnesium supplementation helps to reduce blood pressure, and what is important, this effect is observed mainly in people with hypertension.

The proper level of magnesium in the body system can reduce the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis. This element is involved in many processes aiming at protecting, strengthening and remodeling bone tissue. Its deficiency can result in abnormalities in parathyroid hormone secretion, tissue resistance to its activity, hypocalcaemia and increased neuromuscular excitability. It is believed that hypomagnesaemia is one of the causes of osteoporosis.

Magnesium affects the metabolism of skeletal muscle. People performing intense physical activity are exposed to an increased loss of magnesium through sweat. Magnesium deficiency is the cause of painful muscle clamps, lowers physical capacity, reduces muscle strength and causes problems with concentrating, which can negatively affect athletic performance.

Magnesium reduces the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, which may be of great importance in the fight against stress. The element reduces the secretion of adrenaline and noradrenaline, so that it alleviates the symptoms of stress. Moreover, prolonged stress contributes to the increased demand for magnesium, and if such a deficiency is not complemented, you could observe the symptoms associated with hypomagnesaemia, such as apathy, depression and weakness.

To sum it all up, Doctor's Best, High Absorption Magnesium is a dietary supplement effectively complementing magnesium levels. As there are many factors that may negatively affect magnesium metabolism and contribute to its increased excretion, it is worth to control the daily supply of the element and its supplementation.