• Contains a 100% magnesium chelate
• Improves the nervous system functons
• Involved in bone mineralisation
• Promotes learning and memorising
• Protects from the harmful effects of stress
• Increases psychomotoric efficiency
• Antidepressant and anti-anxiety properties
• Adds energy and stabilises mood

Doctor’s Best High Absorption 100% Chelated Magnesium Powder is a powder dietary supplement which contains highly bioavailable magnesium in a unique patented form of a 100% chelate (a complex with amino acid, glycine and lysine). This form is at the same time the most bioavailable and the safest choice for a long-term supplementation of magnesium deficiencies.

Magnesium is crucial for the smooth functioning of the body system. Magnesium cation activates more than 300 enzymes which are involved mainly in the energy metabolism. Moreover, the element plays a role of a cofactor for many enzymes which take part in the transformations of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Magnesium is mainly responsible for the proper functioning of the brain and the nervous system as well as is a building material of bones and cells of soft tissues.

The symptoms of magnesium deficiency
The most common symptoms of magnesium deficiency include muscle contactions, nausea and abdominal pain. The unsufficient supply of magnesium can lead also to higher vulnerability to stress, weakness, chronic fatigue, concentration disorders, psychomotoric hyperactivity, anxiety and depression.

The causes for magnesium deficiency
The most common cause for magnesium deficiency are bad eating habits. High content of fat and fibre in the diet, large amounts of coffee and tea, alcohol abuse, restrictive diets and use of diuretics can have negative influence on the bioavailability of magnesium.

The factors disrupting magnesium metabolism include also drugs (especially oral contraceptives, diuretics, antibiotics and cytostatics), diseases (diabetes, hyperthyroidism, kidney diseases with impaired reabsorption) and large doses of calcium preparations. We cannot forget about stress. Stress, especially frequent and long-term, significantly contributes to the decline in magnesium level.

The increase in demand for magnesium as well as higher risk of its deficiencies are observed in the period of intensive growth, pregnancy and as a result of frequent and intensive physical activity.

Support for the nervous system
Magnesium optimises the functioning of the nervous system; it calms down, improves memory and concentration, promotes good mood and reduces symptoms of fatigue. It is also suggested that magnesium is involved in the synthesis of dopamine and serotonin. Any deficiencies of this elements can be related to pathogenesis of bipolar disorders and depression. It has been proven that complementing magnesium level can contribute to a relief in depression. Low magnesium level was also observed in the hippocampus of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.

Mechanism of its antidepressant and anti-anxiety action is associated mainly with NMDA receptors and receptors binding gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It has been demonstrated that antagonists of NMDA receptors, including magnesium, show antidepressant properties and can modulate the functioning of neurotransmitive systems (noradrenergic and dopaminergic systems).

The long clinical observations proved that magnesium can reduce the risk of stroke. It has been also demonstrated that the element can be particularly effective in the treatment and prevention of migraines.

Support for circulatory system functions
Magnesium affects the electrical conduction system of the heart and shows the action opposite to calcium. Thus, it slows down the conduction and activity of cardiac muscle and prevents its anoxia. Magnesium can also counteract the development of artherosclerotic changes in the walls of blood vessels, which is why it contributes to the reduction in the risk of coronary artery disease.

Moreover, magnesium promotes regulation of blood pressure. It has been observed that people with low magnesium level are at risk of hypertension. Hypomagnesemia stimulates the inflow of calcium ions to cells, which leads to a contraction of blood vessles, which in turn promotes pathogenesis of hypertension. It has been also demonstrated that too low magnesium level in the body system inhibits the release of nitric oxide from endothelium, which is responsible for the regulation of blood vessel tension.

The proper bone mineralisation
It has been proven that magnesium affects the synthesis of insulin, the storage of catecholamines and release of parathormone. Too low magnesium level in the body system inhibits production and release of parathormone, which contributes to vitamin D3 deficiency and hypocalcaemia, which in turn can lead to impaired development and mineralisation of bones and increases the risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

To sum it all up, Doctor’s Best High Absorption 100% Chelated Magnesium Powder is a dietary supplement which effectively complements magnesium deficiencies in the body system. The product is recommended especially for elderly people, teenagers in the period of intensive growth, physically active and muscle mass building people. The preparation is also recommended for people who are exposed to stress and women using oral contraceptives.