Magnesium & Its Role In Good Health: Ancient Minerals {Review and Giveaway}
Thursday, April 29, 2010 Posted by Jolly Mom
I am a big believer in natural remedies and supplements. I, myself take homeopathic medicine on a daily basis and call upon them often when Mike, Lucas, or even my dog Aries get sick. While I do consider myself pretty well read when it comes to natural health, I had never really paid much attention to magnesium and its health benefits until a company called Magnetic Clay contacted me about their line of magnesium products called Ancient Minerals.
Below is a little of what I learned from Ancient Minerals about magnesium and its role in the human body.
What is magnesium? It is a mineral widely acknowledged by the scientific and medical community as being essential for several hundred different functions in the body. Magnesium aids the body in making or utilizing protein and similarly, if you don’t have adequate amounts of magnesium, the vitamin C and E that you consume cannot be used.
The problem: Research shows that 68% of individuals in the United States do not consume the daily recommended amount of dietary magnesium, and 19% of Americans do not consume even half of the government’s recommended daily intake of magnesium. Even worse is that these statistics are based on an RDA that is--according to the Independent Vitamin Safety Review Panel--set too low.
Factors affecting our magnesium intake:
What can you do about it? A lot of people will be tempted to want to supplement with oral magnesium tabs. However, this is not the way to go because only a minimal amount is absorbed when taken orally. What happens is that oral magnesium has a laxative effect on the body and most--if not all--is lost in the process.
The answer is to get your magnesium through the skin--or transdermally. This is where Ancient Minerals comes in.
Ancient Minerals is a line of three transdermal magnesium products--bath flakes, oil, and gel--that utilize an ultra-pure, highly concentrated form of naturally occurring magnesium chloride along with other trace minerals.
Ancient Minerals sent us all three products to try out and we've been using them for the last few weeks. While I can't say that I have more energy or anything like that yet, we have experienced some good results. From the gel clearing up a rash on my hand and soothing Lucas' eczema patches to the bath flakes providing a relaxing soak in the tub, I am happy with the products and most of all--I am happy knowing that we are getting more magnesium.
Here's a little bit about each of the three products:
ANCIENT MINERALS MAGNESIUM OIL: The original and still the most popular, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil, contains only raw, highly concentrated, ultra pure magnesium chloride and other trace minerals drawn from the Ancient Zechstein Seabed in Northern Europe.
* Restores cellular magnesium levels
* Natural cellular protectant
* Facilitates safe and effective detoxification
* Relief of aches, pains, spasms
* Elevates mood and relieves stress
* Encourages healthy skin tissue
* Helps maintain proper muscle function
* Boosts energy levels
* Supports a healthy immune system
* Balances the hormonal system
* Calms overactive nerves
* Improves quality of sleep
Want It: Ancient Minerals can be purchased online at Magnetic Clay.
The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.
Below is a little of what I learned from Ancient Minerals about magnesium and its role in the human body.
What is magnesium? It is a mineral widely acknowledged by the scientific and medical community as being essential for several hundred different functions in the body. Magnesium aids the body in making or utilizing protein and similarly, if you don’t have adequate amounts of magnesium, the vitamin C and E that you consume cannot be used.
The problem: Research shows that 68% of individuals in the United States do not consume the daily recommended amount of dietary magnesium, and 19% of Americans do not consume even half of the government’s recommended daily intake of magnesium. Even worse is that these statistics are based on an RDA that is--according to the Independent Vitamin Safety Review Panel--set too low.
Factors affecting our magnesium intake:
- A more highly polluted and toxic environment means we need more magnesium. {According to Dr. Mark Sircus, the human body needs 1000 mg a day.}
- Due to more processing, our food has much less nutritional value and doesn't provide magnesium like it used to.
- We are consuming too much calcium.
What can you do about it? A lot of people will be tempted to want to supplement with oral magnesium tabs. However, this is not the way to go because only a minimal amount is absorbed when taken orally. What happens is that oral magnesium has a laxative effect on the body and most--if not all--is lost in the process.
The answer is to get your magnesium through the skin--or transdermally. This is where Ancient Minerals comes in.
Ancient Minerals sent us all three products to try out and we've been using them for the last few weeks. While I can't say that I have more energy or anything like that yet, we have experienced some good results. From the gel clearing up a rash on my hand and soothing Lucas' eczema patches to the bath flakes providing a relaxing soak in the tub, I am happy with the products and most of all--I am happy knowing that we are getting more magnesium.
Here's a little bit about each of the three products:
ANCIENT MINERALS MAGNESIUM OIL: The original and still the most popular, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil, contains only raw, highly concentrated, ultra pure magnesium chloride and other trace minerals drawn from the Ancient Zechstein Seabed in Northern Europe.
- #1 most recommended magnesium oil in the world
- Rapidly absorbed into the skin
- Easy application in a convenient spray
- Most efficient method at restoring cellular magnesium levels
- Significant for massage applications
- Highly therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions
- Extensive topical and cosmetic benefits
- Ideal for children and other sensitive individuals
- Effective for stress relief and relaxation
- Great for soaking achy muscles and joints
- Highly therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions
* Restores cellular magnesium levels
* Natural cellular protectant
* Facilitates safe and effective detoxification
* Relief of aches, pains, spasms
* Elevates mood and relieves stress
* Encourages healthy skin tissue
* Helps maintain proper muscle function
* Boosts energy levels
* Supports a healthy immune system
* Balances the hormonal system
* Calms overactive nerves
* Improves quality of sleep
Want It: Ancient Minerals can be purchased online at Magnetic Clay.
This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner, Monique!
The featured product{s} in this post were provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or pr company representing the company. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by anyone. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information.
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i learned that The efficiency of topical applications in regard to magnesium is justified by the skin's ability to absorb substances which are then carried by the circulatory system around the body. It is also harmless as the skin will not absorb more magnesium than the body needs. Topical application of magnesium chloride is also considerably superior to the commonly suggested oral magnesium supplements and in actuality is the most practical way magnesium can be re-established to proper levels
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