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What is Magnesium Citrate?

Magnesium citrate is the result of the chemical combination of magnesium carbonate and citric acid. It is known as one of the most absorbable forms of magnesium, an essential mineral that plays a critical role in more than 300 metabolic reactions in the body. Magnesium is required in protein, fat and nucleic acid synthesis. It also helps the body use glucose, and it is a key player in the body’s energy transport system. Magnesium is also necessary in inhibiting muscle contractions and blood clotting. Because of this, magnesium citrate can be used as a muscle relaxant. Magnesium is also helpful in maintaining tooth enamel, and it is of paramount importance to the proper functioning of the immune system.

Additionally, Magnesium is also important to heart function. People who do not have enough magnesium manifest noticeable changes in the walls of their arteries and capillaries, which choke and compress in the absence of the mineral. This can result to increased blood pressure which could later on develop as a full blown cardiovascular disease. As such, supplements of magnesium citrate can prevent hypertension and heart disease. Food sources of magnesium include nuts, whole grains, legumes, tofu, green leafy vegetables, wheat bran, soybean flour, almonds, cashews, pine nuts, and black walnuts, and seafood. In the average diet, these foods are often not consumed in adequate amounts to meet the body’s need for magnesium. In such cases of deficiencies, taking supplements of magnesium citrate, especially when conditions related to magnesium deficiency are present. These conditions may have symptoms such as muscle weakness, mitral valve proplapse, ADHD, depression, anxiety, constipation, and asthma.

Magnesium citrate may also be a beneficial and welcome addition in the supplement regimen for specific groups that are at risk of magnesium deficiency, particularly the elderly, diabetics, and those who rely on diuretics. Women who use oral contraceptives may benefit from extra magnesium as well. In addition, symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) respond to supplements of magnesium citrate because of the mineral’s calming effect on the body. Because calcium and magnesium work synergistically, magnesium citrate supplements should be taken in doses that equal a one to two (1:2) ratio of magnesium to calcium respectively. For example, an individual taking 500 mg of magnesium citrate should take a corresponding 1000 mg of calcium. Magnesium citrate functions as a mild laxative as well. While this is often the desired outcome, it can also be an unwanted side effect of taking magnesium citrate supplements. Taking adequate amounts of calcium in addition to magnesium citrate can counter this effect.

What is Magnesium Citrate used for and who uses it?

Magnesium is a mineral required by every cell of your body. About half of the body's magnesium stores are found inside cells of body tissues and organs, and half are combined with calcium and phosphorus in bone. Only one percent of the body’s magnesium is found in blood. Our body works very hard to keep blood levels of it constant. Magnesium is important for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It keeps normal muscle and nerve function, maintains and stabilizes heart rhythm, and it strengthens bones. It is also crucial in energy metabolism and protein synthesis. Magnesium Citrate is used to clean stool from the intestines before surgery or certain bowel procedures such as colonoscopy, radiography, etc. It may also be used for relief from constipation. Magnesium citrate is a saline laxative that works by increasing fluid in the small intestine. It typically results in a bowel movement within 30 minutes to 3 hours.

Magnesium has been used as a treatment for other conditions as well, including Raynaud’s disease, skeletal muscle spasm from injury or trauma, gangrene, epilepsy, spastic colon, dry skin, nervous irritability, and lead toxicity. Magnesium supplementation may be indicated for persons with alcoholism. This is because low blood levels of magnesium occur in 30% to 60% of alcoholics, and in nearly 90% of patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Others who need supplemental magnesium are individuals with chronic malabsorptive problems such as Crohn's disease, gluten sensitive enteropathy, regional enteritis, and intestinal surgery may lose magnesium through diarrhea and fat malabsorption. Also, individuals with chronically low blood levels of potassium and calcium may have an underlying problem with magnesium deficiency. With the help of Magnesium supplements, the potassium and calcium deficiencies can be rstored to normal and optimal levels. Older adults also need supplemental magnesium since they are at an increased risk for magnesium deficiency. Add to that the fact that seniors are more likely to be taking drugs that interact with magnesium, this combination of factors makes older adults more susceptible to magnesium deficiency. As such it is very important for older adults to consume recommended amounts of dietary magnesium.

How pure is your Magnesium Citrate?

Magnesium Citrate is a salt of magnesium and citric acid. You will receive a sealed and labeled heavy duty 4 mil polyethylene bag containing this pure bulk powder. While this macro-mineral is easily obtained from many dietary sources, magnesium deficiencies are extremely common for many Americans. Alcohol consumption, the presence of fluoride, and the consumption of certain foods either decrease its absorption or increase our need for magnesium. Magnesium is not only one of the key nutrients required in both calcium utilization and protein synthesis, but it also plays a tremendous role in virtually every enzymatic reaction in our body. Due to the fact that our product is pharmaceutical grade, these are best utilized by the body, since they do not require digestion and are easily absorbed. Our product does not contain any fillers, additives or anti-caking agents. If all you want are the health benefits made possible with Magnesium Citrate, buying this product in bulk is the best way to get there. Buying in bulk is also your best bet for saving money because for sure you’ll pay more at a local nutrition store. Bulk costs are cheaper in the long run and you will receive a great deal at or below wholesale prices for a high purity bulk quantity of this product.

What are some of the common effects and benefits of Magnesium Citrate?

Magnesium has been found effective in preventing formation of blood clots, lowering blood pressure, preventing diabetes-related complications, maintaining bone strength, and contributing to longer and healthier life by reducing the risk of heart disease and by limiting the effects of free radical damage. Magnesium is also a mineral essential to a wide variety of body processes, including energy production, protein formation, DNA production, and nerve conduction. It maintains normal levels of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, adrenaline and insulin, and also helps in keeping the bones and the heart strong and healthy.

Magnesium stabilizes and relaxes the heart muscles to maintain a regular heartbeat, thus preventing sudden spikes in blood pressure. In fact, magnesium can be used to treat high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmia. If given right away after a heart attack and for the succeeding weeks, magnesium has been demonstrated to speed recovery by decreasing the incidence of dangerous arrhythmias. Magnesium also protects the heart by raising HDL (good) cholesterol levels and also by inhibiting the aggregation (clumping) of red blood cells, which can lead to the formation of blood clots.

Magnesium is essential for the development and maintenance of healthy bones. If taken in relatively high amounts, it works synergistically with calcium and vitamin D to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis. Magnesium is also sometimes prescribed for treatment of migraines, asthma, and diabetes. Individuals with poorly controlled diabetes may benefit from magnesium supplements because of increased magnesium loss in urine associated with hyperglycemia. People with diabetes often have low magnesium levels, and there’s some evidence that 200 to 300 milligrams of magnesium each day could help prevent and treat this disease. To help dissolve kidney stones, Magnesium is usually taken in combination with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).

What is the daily suggested dose and preparation of Magnesium Citrate?

Laxative Use: When taken as a laxative for adults and children 12 years of age and older, typical doses for magnesium citrate range from between 12 to 16 grams. For children 3 to 11 years of age typical doses are about half that of the adult dose. When taken as a laxative it is important to drink plenty of water with your dose and it is best taken on an empty stomach. Mix your dose in 8 ounces of water and then follow immediately by drinking an additional 8 to 10 ounces of water brining total water consumed to 16 to 18 fluid ounces (about 500 milliliters). Oral magnesium citrate draws water into the intestines and gut acting as a stool softener. Typically it will be 4 to 6 hours before you see results. Consult your physician before taking this product if you believe that your constipation and/or bowel problems are unusual or out of the ordinary.

Magnesium Supplement: As a magnesium supplement typical adult doses of magnesium citrate range from 250 milligrams to 500 milligrams daily, best taken in two divided doses. The recommended daily allowance of magnesium for adults is 280 mg/day for women and 350 mg/day for men. One level teaspoon is about 3325 mg, or 3.3 grams. You can see the full bulk density/volumetric conversion chart for magnesium citrate here.

Potential side effects of Magnesium Citrate

Dietary magnesium does not pose a health risk, however very high doses of magnesium supplements, which may be added to laxatives, can promote adverse effects such as diarrhea. Magnesium toxicity is more often associated with kidney failure, when the kidney loses the ability to remove excess magnesium. Very large doses of laxatives also have been associated with magnesium toxicity, even with normal kidney function. The elderly are at risk of magnesium toxicity because kidney function declines with age and they are more likely to take magnesium-containing laxatives and antacids.

Signs of excess magnesium can be similar to magnesium deficiency and include mental status changes, nausea, diarrhea, appetite loss, muscle weakness, difficulty breathing, extremely low blood pressure, and irregular heartbeat.

Magnesium Citrate is used in the following Proprietary Formulas

Citrate of Magnesia, Citroma, Citroma Cherry, Citroma Lemon, NOW Magnesium Citrate, Solgar Magnesium Citrate, Universal Animal Pak, Optimum Opti-Men, Universal Animal Stak, AST Multi Pro 32X, NOW ADAM, Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium, Natural Vitality Natural Calm, NOW Magnesium Caps, NOW Magnesium Malate, Olympian Labs Magnesium Citrate, Twinlab Magnesium Caps

References & Further Research

Magnesium in cardiovascular and other disorders
The physiological role and metabolism of magnesium, the causes of magnesium deficiency, clinical data on the benefits of magnesium supplementation, and the management of magnesium deficiency are discussed.

Is low magnesium concentration a risk factor for coronary heart disease? The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study
Hypomagnesemia has been hypothesized to play a role in coronary heart disease (CHD), but few prospective epidemiologic studies have been conducted. Overall data and findings fom the research method suggest that low magnesium concentration may contribute to the pathogenesis of coronary atherosclerosis or acute thrombosis.

Effects of Oral Magnesium Therapy on Exercise Tolerance, Exercise-Induced Chest Pain, and Quality of Life in Patients With Coronary Artery Disease
Previous studies have demonstrated that magnesium supplementation improves endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). However, the impact on clinical outcomes, such as exercise-induced chest pain, exercise tolerance, and quality of life, has not been established. In a multicenter, multinational, prospective, randomized, double-blind and placebo-controlled trial, 187 patients with CAD were randomized to receive either oral magnesium 15 mmol twice daily Overall data and findings suggest that oral magnesium supplementation in patients with CAD for 6 months results in a significant improvement in exercise tolerance, exercise-induced chest pain, and quality of life, suggesting a potential mechanism whereby magnesium could beneficially alter outcomes in patients with CAD.

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