Magnesium deficiency symptoms explained: Do you show any of these?

Friday, July 18, 2014 by: Aurora Geib (courtesy of NaturalNews.com)

Vitamins and minerals are essential to good health. They help build tissues and bones, transport and regulate our hormones, allow us to fight off infections and strengthen our immune systems. When we have a vitamin or mineral deficiency, it plays havoc with our bodies and our health. And the mineral magnesium is no exception.

What does magnesium do?

Every organ in your body needs magnesium. It contributes to the formation of your teeth and bones, helps activate essential enzymes, regulates blood calcium levels, aids in the production of energy and regulates other essential nutrients such as zinc, copper, potassium and vitamin D. Our hearts, kidneys and muscles all require magnesium as well.

Foods high in magnesium include nuts, whole grains and green leafy vegetables, but it is difficult to get enough magnesium from dietary sources. Even when you do get enough magnesium from your diet, many things can deplete your body of this essential mineral. These include a viral illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting, irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, pancreatitis and kidney disease. Stress, menstrual periods and excessive use of coffee, salt, alcohol and soda can also deplete your magnesium stores.

Magnesium deficiency symptoms explained

A magnesium deficiency can present itself with very specific symptoms. If you are experiencing any of these, a lack of magnesium may be the cause.

• Depression - A study by the George Eby Research Institute reported at Science.NaturalNews.com (1) posits that a magnesium deficiency can cause neurological dysfunction and "neuronal injury" in the brain, which can lead to depression. Studies from as early as 1921 support this conclusion. A more recent clinical trial, conducted in 2008, proved that magnesium was as effective as antidepressants in treating diabetic patients with depression, without any of the harsh side effects of drug treatments.

• Restless leg syndrome - Restless leg syndrome has only recently been recognized by the medical community, but those who suffer from it know that it has always been all too real. The condition causes a feeling of jitteriness and muscle tension in the legs, and sometimes the arms as well. The feeling is usually described as a constant, irresistible need to move the affected limb. Since the symptoms are usually worse at night, it can make sleep nearly impossible.

• Abnormal heart rhythms - Also known as palpitations, abnormal heart rhythms are often experienced as a "flip flop" sensation in the chest or a feeling of the heart skipping a beat. The frightening sensation can last for just a few seconds or for a minute or more. According to an article published by the University of Maryland Medical Center (2), women with the highest level of dietary magnesium had the lowest risk of cardiac death. Men with an increased magnesium intake had a lower incidence of coronary heart disease. Intravenous magnesium, the article continues, is used in hospitals to reduce the chances of cardiac arrhythmias and atrial fibrillation.

• Muscle spasms - Anyone who has had a Charlie Horse knows how painful muscle spasms can be. A deficiency in magnesium can cause muscles anywhere in the body to spasm when under tension -- as when reaching for something, standing or even sneezing. Ironically, the muscles can also spasm when they have been at rest. This can cause sufferers to have frightening muscle spasms in the middle of the night which can often only be relieved by standing or walking.

• Migraine headaches - An article, "Headache, Migraine - In-Depth Report," posted by The New York Times (3), cites magnesium supplementation as a non-drug treatment for migraines. Some studies, the article states, have shown a link between a magnesium deficiency and an increased risk for migraines, especially with patients who have migraines associated with their menstrual cycle. Magnesium is also known to relax blood vessels, and many headaches, according to the article, are caused by "muscle contraction and uneven blood flow." Anything that helps address these problems is likely to help with migraines.

Supplementation

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to consider taking a quality, high-end form of magnesium. The recommended minimum daily intake is, according to National Institutes of Health Fact Sheet (4), 400 to 420 mg for healthy men over the age of 18, 360 mg for adult women who are still menstruating, and 320 mg for post-menopausal women, although it varies with developmental stages and factors such as pregnancy and lactating. Because the balance of calcium and magnesium in your body can affect your heart, if you are being treated for heart disease, check with your doctor before taking magnesium supplements.

Recommendation

Isotonix® Magnesium

The body's fourth most abundant mineral, the role of magnesium in the body doesn't just consist of a single job; magnesium supports many functions in the body. Magnesium supplement benefits include supporting normal energy release, regulation of the body temperature, proper nerve function, adaptation to stress, healthy metabolism and much more.

However, the average adult doesn't typically get enough of this important nutrient. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that most U.S. adults don't get enough of this important nutrient on a daily basis, and low magnesium in women is of particular concern, as magnesium intake was lower among women in this study.

For less than a dollar a day, Isotonix Magnesium provides 100% of the recommended daily value of magnesium, an amount most other products can't match. This is important because Isotonix Magnesium can help you avoid magnesium deficiency.

Isotonix Magnesium combines a formula blending two different types of magnesium. Plus, with the revolutionary Isotonix Delivery System, you're giving your body the magnesium supplement benefits it needs rapidly and effectively. Isotonix Magnesium helps maintain normal blood pressure and supports bone health and sleep quality, while promoting head comfort and optimal muscle health.

Isotonix® Magnesium

Magnesium Appears as Important as calcium for kids' bone health

Magnesium appears as important as calcium for kids' bone health 

 

Courtesy of MandelNews.com

The National Institutes of Health writes that magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and it is essential for good health. About 50 percent of total body magnesium is found in bone. The other 50 percent is found predominantly inside cells of body tissues and organs. Although only 1% of magnesium is found in blood, the body works very hard to keep blood levels of magnesium at a constant level. Science Daily has reported on May 5, 2013,  

Parents are typically advised to make certain their children drink milk and eat other calcium-rich foods in order to build strong bones. However, they also may be encouraged to make certain their kids eat salmon, almonds and other foods which are high in magnesium. Magnesium has been found to be another nutrient that may play an important role in bone health. Steven A. Abrams MD, has said, "Lots of nutrients are key for children to have healthy bones. One of these appears to be magnesium." Dr. Abrams has also said, "Calcium is important, but, except for those children and adolescents with very low intakes, may not be more important than magnesium."

Although it has been known that magnesium is important for bone health in adults, few studies have looked at whether magnesium intake and absorption are related to bone mineral content in young children. A new study has addressed the issue of the importance of magnesium for bone health in kids. The levels of calcium and magnesium in the children in this study were measured. The results showed that the amounts of magnesium consumed and absorbed were key predictors of how much bone children had. Dr. Abrams concluded, "We believe it is important for children to have a balanced, healthy diet with good sources of minerals, including both calcium and magnesium."

****

Isotonix® Magnesium

What Makes Isotonix® Magnesium Unique?

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and supports more than 300 enzyme systems. It is required for energy, regulation of the body temperature, nerve function, adaptation to stress, metabolism and much more.

One of the main mechanisms of magnesium in the body is its support of normal protein synthesis. Normal protein synthesis relies on optimal magnesium concentrations, as magnesium supports the normal delivery to the building blocks of life – our DNA – of signals that trigger the expression of amino acids. In other words, this process supports the body’s normal ability to "make" proteins.

The recommended daily value for adults is 400 mg of magnesium. However, average daily intakes are much less. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that most U.S. adults – especially those over the age of 30 – were receiving, on average, approximately 290 mg of magnesium daily. That study also showed that dietary intake is particularly low among women.

Unfortunately, inadequate levels of magnesium have been linked to poorer concentration, memory and cognitive function and muscle discomfort. Sleep quality is associated with higher levels of magnesium and when these levels are low, sleep quality may suffer.

Isotonix Magnesium provides the body with 100 percent of the recommended daily value of magnesium in a highly-bioavailable formula. Thanks to its unique formula, which includes two different types of magnesium to increase its absorption by the body, Isotonix Magnesium helps maintain normal blood pressure and supports bone health and sleep quality, while promoting head comfort and optimal muscle health.

****

Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. specializes in helping individuals, groups, & companies lose sickness and find wellness through the implementation of science based wellness programs.

Orlampa Enterprises also helps health care professionals implement holistic wellness programs into their existing practices with the goal to educate both the health care providers, their staffs, and the patients. The programs, which provide the health care professional with a substantial additional income stream in this ever changing medical marketplace, allow the patient to achieve true wellness instead of receiving a traditional treatment for symptoms.

Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. Orlampa Enterprises is primed to continue its growth by duplicating its successful business model of educating, training, and developing entrepreneurial leaders as business partners. As an Unfranchise™ business owner, Orlampa Enterprises, proudly utilizes highly researched products including nutraMetrix® nutritional supplements. 

 Orlampa Enterprises' motto is "Eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."

Contact Beth at bb@orlampa.com or 727.492.8212 for more information about nutraMetrix® partnership opportunities available.

 

Are Dietary Supplements Needed?

Update: August 26, 2013:
I read ANOTHER newspaper article yesterday from ANOTHER dietician who stated, "If you eat a good diet composed of many different healthy foods, you do not need supplementation."  Of course, I shook my head. In a PERFECT world, I might agree 100% but we don't live in a perfect world. Our farms are factories, our soil is depleted, our food doesn't contain the nutrition it used to, and people don't eat 3 meals/day around a kitchen table.  Because this silly "if you eat a good diet, you don't need supplementation" thinking, I felt it was time to repost this blog---

Courtesy :Jan Johansen   April 05, 2013
 
Many people just don’t want to take pills. They believe they get all the nutrients they need from the food they eat. While that may be true, it really only applies if they eat only their home grown food, both plant and animal proteins. Even then, over 70% of that food will need to be eaten raw. But if you can’t do that, supplementation becomes not a question of if, but of what.

Our food does not contain the vitamins and minerals that it did centuries ago. The soil in most places has been horribly depleted. Modern farming methods now use chemical methods to replace a few of the minerals that our soil once contained. This causes many micronutrients to be missing from the soils, and therefore the food. Commercial growers have learned that if they pick the produce before it is completely ripe it lasts longer during shipment and storage.

Science shows that the vitamin and minerals content of the food grows exponentially the last days before peak ripeness. This means that these components are not being developed in our foods. Modern storage and cooking methods destroy even more of these vital nutrients. Most foods are now irradiated. The radiation in meant to kill any bad bacteria that is on the foods. However, it also kills many nutrients and all of the enzymes that are supposed to be in our foods.

If you are in generally good health and follow a generally healthy diet, you may be able to get by with just a good multi-vitamin. If you don’t always eat right, or have any health issues there is a good possibility you need something more.Here are some examples of supplements to reach for.

If you have macular degeneration or even if you just have a family history of it, you might want to consider supplementing with resveratrol. Studies show that this antioxidant can slow down and even reverse macular degeneration.

If your immune system is weak you may want to consider adding some zinc. Other options for a weak immune system include plant sterols and oregano essential oil. Another link found with zinc is low or hypothyroidism.Evidently without the zinc the thyroid doesn’t function as well. This can be a prime cause of fatigue and weight gain.

A B12 deficiency can mimic Schizophrenia. If you or someone you love starts showing symptoms of Schizophrenia then supplementing with B12 could prevent being labeled by the medical profession. If you eat little or no animal products it is more likely that you will develop a deficiency.

Other vitamins that modern man is typically low on include Vitamin D, Omega 3 fatty acids, probiotics, selenium, magnesium, and CoQ10.

If you are unsure if you need any of these you might consider taking a micronutrient test. This is a blood test that shows the level of different nutrients in your blood. It would be a great start to determining what supplements you need to be considering.

****

(Lose Sickness and Find Wellness Comments)

When it comes to our bodies, we want to make choices that have a positive impact on our health. But some of those decisions – eating the wrong foods, making certain lifestyle choices, even the way we exercise – could impact our body's ability to maintain optimum health. Even if we think we’re making the right choices, there are other factors that help determine our overall picture of health.

Genetics play a huge role in how our bodies process nutrients, how they respond to activity and how we react to our environment and surroundings. When it comes to your health, the answers are in your genes. Your DNA tells a story: how you process foods, how you react to exercise, how your environment affects your body, how your family history plays a part in your health.
What if you could learn about your health with a simple test, one that could give you realistic and reasonable recommendations to promote your quality of life? It’s time to make informed decisions about your health – no more guesswork, just facts.

The Gene SNP DNA Analysis combines your individual diet, lifestyle and environment information and is scientifically merged with your genetic background to provide an exclusive Health Action Plan designed specifically for you. It will help provide practical suggestions intended to promote your health and wellness. Based on variations in your DNA and lifestyle factors, the Gene SNP DNA Analysis will make recommendations based on how your body metabolizes food, utilizes nutrients, removes toxins and responds to physical activity. By understanding how your genetic profile affects your well-being, the Gene SNP DNA Analysis will help you take charge of optimizing your wellness. The Gene SNP DNA Analysis examines a wide variety of genes and SNPs, providing a customized Health Action plan that focuses on diet, nutrition, exercise and supplementation based on your genetic profile.    

Now you can be sure your personalized Health Action Plan includes the best possible supplementation thanks to the integration of the most advanced nutraceutical products available, Isotonix. Each product has been carefully chosen to provide you with the best supplementation based on your individualized Health Action Plan. By integrating the Gene SNP DNA Analysis with the Isotonix product line, you’ll be receiving the very best supplementation support to maintain the healthiest of lifestyles.

No longer will you have to accept a “one-size-fits-all” vitamin and nutrition regimen. Using our exclusive patent rights to screen genetic variations, Gene SNP DNA Analysis uncovers the ability of your genes to respond to nutritional and environmental factors that affect various areas of your health.

The best part is that the results remain accurate throughout your life since your gene makeup does not change. Since your genes don’t change, you have the ability to optimize the function of your genes through diet, exercise and nutritional supplementation. And while you can’t change your genes, you can change your lifestyle. As you progress through your Health Action Plan, following the recommendations specifically suited for you and your body, you can make changes to your online customer profile and receive an updated Health Action Plan with recommendations based on your new, healthier lifestyle.

Remember the Gene SNP Program is as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1)    Complete the Gene SNP DNA Analysis, including the Online Customer Profile
2)    Receive your Customized Health Action Plan
3)    Order your customized supplements

To learn about the Gene SNP or any other health related supplements, please visit our store at www.orlampahealth.com

Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. specializes in helping individuals, groups, & companies lose sickness and find wellness through the implementation of science based wellness programs.

Orlampa Enterprises also helps health care professionals implement holistic wellness programs into their existing practices with the goal to educate both the health care providers, their staffs, and the patients. The programs, which provide the health care professional with a substantial additional income stream in this ever changing medical marketplace, allow the patient to achieve true wellness instead of receiving a traditional treatment for symptoms.

Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. Orlampa Enterprises is primed to continue its growth by duplicating its successful business model of educating, training, and developing entrepreneurial leaders as business partners. As an Unfranchise™ business owner, Orlampa Enterprises, proudly utilizes highly researched products including nutraMetrix® nutritional supplements. 

 Orlampa Enterprises' motto is "Eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."

Contact Beth at bb@orlampa.com or 727.492.8212 for more information about partnership and distributorship opportunities available.

Without Magnesium, Vitamin D and Calcium Alone Will Not Prevent Bone Fractures

LOS ANGELES, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government-appointed panel of experts, recently issued a report stating that taking vitamin D and calcium supplements may not help prevent bone fractures in postmenopausal women, while also increasing the risk of kidney stones. [1]
"This is not surprising," says Carolyn Dean, MD, ND, magnesium expert and Medical Advisory Board member of the nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association, "because adequate levels of magnesium in the body are essential for the absorption and metabolism of vitamin D and calcium. Magnesium converts vitamin D into its active form so that it can help calcium absorption and help prevent clogged arteries by drawing calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones where it is needed to build healthy bone structure."
Nutrients act in a synergetic way in the body. Absorption and metabolism of a particular nutrient will be affected, to a greater or lesser degree, by the other nutrients available to the body. This is also true with vitamin D.
According to the nonprofit Vitamin D Council, "In order to receive the most health benefit from increased levels of vitamin D, the proper cofactors must be present in the body. Vitamin D has many cofactors, but the ones listed here are the most important, with magnesium topping the list: Magnesium, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Zinc and Boron."
According to research studies, magnesium has been found to influence the body's utilization of vitamin D in the following ways: Magnesium activates cellular enzymatic activity. In fact, all the enzymes that metabolize vitamin D require it. [2,3] Low magnesium has been shown to alter, by way of decreasing, production of vitamin D's active form, 1,25(OH)2D (calcitriol).[4]
Magnesium is needed to exert positive influence over the human genome and may be involved in the genetic actions of vitamin D. Magnesium possibly has a role in vitamin D's effect on the immune system. [5]
Animal studies have shown magnesium is also necessary for vitamin D's beneficial actions on bone.[6,7] Dr. Dean concurs: "It is vitally important that studies on the efficacy of vitamin D and calcium in relation to bone health are not done in isolation in the absence of magnesium. The fact that magnesium works synergistically with vitamin D and calcium by stimulating the specific hormone calcitonin--which helps to preserve bone structure and draws calcium out of the blood and soft tissues back into the bones, preventing osteoporosis, some forms of arthritis and kidney stones-- cannot be overlooked."
Dr. Dean concludes, "The many studies pointing to the importance of these two nutrients to the prevention of both heart disease and osteoporosis, and the fact that magnesium can be found to increase the effectiveness of vitamin D and calcium, make finding out about this vital mineral that much more important."
A 32-page guide to the benefits of magnesium, along with magnesium deficiency symptoms, written by Dr. Dean, is available as a free download at the Nutritional Magnesium Association. 
About the Nutritional Magnesium Association: The nonprofit Nutritional Magnesium Association (NMA) is a trusted authority on the subject of magnesium and is a resource for all people affected by the widespread magnesium deficiency in our diets and the related health issues associated with this deficiency.
References:

1. Moyer, V. A. Statement on behalf of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation to Prevent Fractures in Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation. Ann Intern Med. 2013, Feb 26. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-158-9-201305070-00603.
2. Zofkova, I., R. L. Kancheva. The Relationship between Magnesium and Calciotropic Hormones. Magnes Res. 1995 Mar; 8 (1): 77-84.
3. Carpenter, T. O. Disturbances of Vitamin D Metabolism and Action during Clinical and Experimental Magnesium Deficiency. Magnes Res. 1988 Dec; 1 (3-4): 131-39.
4. Saggese, G., S. Bertelloni, G. I. Baroncelli, G. Federico, L. Calisti, and C. Fusaro. Bone Demineralization and Impaired Mineral Metabolism in Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. A Possible Role of Magnesium Deficiency. Helv Paediatr Acta. 1989 Jun; 43 (5-6): 405-14.
5. McCoy, H., and M. A. Kenney. Interactions between Magnesium and Vitamin D: Possible Implications in the Immune System. Magnes Res. 1996 Oct; 9 (3): 185-203.
6. Risco, F., and M. L. Traba. Bone Specific Binding Sites for 1,25(OH)2D3 in Magnesium Deficiency. J Physiol Biochem. 2004 Sep; 60 (3): 199-203.
7. Risco, F., M. L. Traba, and C. de la Piedra. Possible Alterations of the In Vivo 1,25(OH)2D3 Synthesis and Its Tissue Distribution in Magnesium-Deficient Rats. Magnes Res. 1995 Mar; 8 (1): 27-35.

SOURCE: Nutritional Magnesium Association
Reprinted with kind permission from PRNewswire, Copyright PRNewswire 2013

nutraMetrix Isotonix® Magnesium

 

Primary Benefits of nutraMetrix Isotonix® Magnesium*:

• Promotes head comfort
• Promotes optimal muscle health and comfort
• Helps maintain normal blood sugar levels
• Supports a healthy sleep quality
• Helps maintain normal blood pressure
• Supports cardiovascular health
• Promotes cognitive health
• Supports bone health
• Helps the body maintain a healthy (or sufficient or proper) level of magnesium, combating magnesium deficiency

Key Ingredients Found in nutraMetrix Isotonix® Magnesium*:

Magnesium (Citrate & Glycinate) 400 mg
Magnesium is a component of the mineralized part of bone and supports the normal metabolism of potassium and calcium in adults. It helps maintain normal levels of potassium, phosphorus, calcium, adrenaline and insulin. It also promotes the normal mobilization of calcium, transporting it inside the cell for further utilization. It plays a key role in supporting the normal functioning of muscle and nervous tissue. Magnesium promotes the normal synthesis of all proteins, nucleic acids, nucleotides, cyclic adenosine monophosphate, lipids and carbohydrates.

Magnesium is required for release of energy and it promotes the normal regulation of body temperature and proper nerve function, it helps the body handle stress, and it promotes a healthy metabolism. Magnesium works together with calcium to help maintain the normal regulation of the heart and blood pressure. Importantly, magnesium also supports the body’s ability to build healthy bones and teeth, and promotes proper muscle development. It works together with calcium and vitamin D to help keep bones strong. Magnesium also promotes cardiovascular health by supporting normal platelet activity and helping to maintain normal cholesterol levels.

Potassium (Bicarbonate) 150 mg
Potassium is an electrolyte stored in the muscles. Foods rich in potassium include bananas, oranges, cantaloupe, avocado, raw spinach, cabbage and celery. Potassium is an essential macromineral that helps maintain fluid balance in the body. It also supports a wide variety of biochemical and physiological processes. Among other things, potassium supports the normal transmission of nerve impulses, contraction of cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle, synthesis of nucleic acids, maintenance of intracellular tonicity and maintenance of normal blood pressure.

In 1928, it was first suggested that high potassium intake could help maintain cardiovascular health. Potassium supports normal muscle relaxation and insulin release. It also promotes glycogen and protein synthesis. Potassium is an electrolyte that promotes normal heartbeat. Potassium supports the body’s ability to regulate water balance, recover from exercise and eliminate wastes.

Scientific Support for nutraMetrix Isotonix® Magnesium*:

• Houston M. The role of magnesium in hypertension and cardiovascular disease. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 13(11):843-7, 2011. Review.
• Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D and Fluoride. National Academy Press. Washington, DC, 1999.
• Appel LJ. Nonpharmacologic therapies that reduce blood pressure: A fresh perspective. Clin Cardiol. 22:1111-5, 1999.
• Svetkey LP et al. Effects of dietary patterns on blood pressure: Subgroup analysis of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) randomized clinical trial. Arch Intern Med. 159:285-93, 1999.
• Peacock JM et al. Relationship of serum and dietary magnesium to incident hypertension: the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study. Annals of Epidemiology. 9:159-65, 1999.
• Widman L et al. The dose-dependent reduction in blood pressure through administration of magnesium. A double blind placebo controlled cross-over study. Am J Hypertens. 6:41-5, 1993.
• Altura BM and Altura BT. Magnesium and cardiovascular biology: An important link between cardiovascular risk factors and atherogenesis. Cell Mol Biol Res. 41:347-59, 1995.
• Wester PO. Magnesium. Am J Clin Nutr. 45:1305-12, 1987.
• Saris NE, Mervaala E, et al. Magnesium: an update on physiological, clinical, and analytical aspects. Clinica Chimica Acta. 294:1-26, 2000.
• Sanjuliani AF et al. Effects of magnesium on blood pressure and intracellular ion levels of Brazilian hypertensive patients. Int J Cardiol. 56:177-83, 1996.
• Shechter M et al. Effects of oral magnesium therapy on exercise tolerance, exercise-induced chest pain, and quality of life in patients with coronary artery disease. Am J Cardiol. 91:517-21, 2003.
• Jee SH et al. The effect of magnesium supplementation on blood pressure: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Am J Hypertens. 15:691-6, 2002.
• Preuss HG, Gondal JA, Lieberman S. Association of macronutrients and energy intake with hypertension. J Am Coll Nutr. 15:21-35, 1996.
• Shechter M et al. Oral magnesium therapy improves endothelial function in patients with coronary artery disease. Circulation.102:2353-58, 2000.
• Khosh, F.  Natural approach to hypertension.  Alternative Medicine Review.  6(6), 2001.
• Vormann J. Magnesium: nutrition and metabolism. Molecular Aspects of Medicine. 24:27-37, 2003.
• Rude KR. Magnesium metabolism and deficiency. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 22:377-95, 1993.
• Kobrin SM and Goldfarb S. Magnesium Deficiency. Semin Nephrol.10:525-35, 1990.
• Lopez-Ridaura R et al. Magnesium intake and risk of type 2 diabetes in men and women. Diabetes Care. 27:134-40, 2004.
• Paolisso G et al. Daily magnesium supplements improve glucose handling in elderly subjects. Am J Clin Nutr. 55:1161-7, 1992.
• Rodriguez-Moran M and Guerrero-Romero F. Oral magnesium supplementation improves insulin sensitivity and metabolic control in type 2 diabetic subjects. Diabetes Care. 26:1147-52, 2003.
• Kobrin SM and Goldfarb S. Magnesium Deficiency. Semin Nephrol. 10:525-35, 1990.
• Meyer KA et al. Carbohydrates, dietary fiber, and incident type 2 diabetes in older women. Am J Clin Nutr. 71:921-30, 2000.
• Song Y et al. Dietary magnesium intake in relation to plasma insulin levels and risk of type 2 diabetes in women. Diabetes Care. 27:59-65, 2004.
• Huerta MG, Roemmich JN, Kington ML, et al. Magnesium deficiency is associated with insulin resistance in obese children. Diabetes Care. 28:1175-81, 2005.
• Sales CH et al. Influence of magnesium status and magnesium intake on the blood glucose control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Clin Nutr. 30(3):359-64, 2011.
• Trauninger, A., et al.  Oral magnesium load test in patients with migraine.  Headache.  42(4):114-119, 2002.
• Sinclair, S., et al.  Migraine headaches: nutritional, botanical and other alternative approaches.  Alternative Medicine Review.  4(2):86-95, 1999.
• Maizels, M., et al. A combination of riboflavin, magnesium, and feverfew for migraine prophylaxis: a randomized trial. Headache. 44(9):885-90, 2004.
• Woolhouse, M. Migraine and tension headache--a complementary and alternative medicine approach. Aust Fam Physician. 34(8):647-51, 2005.  Review.
• Brown R. and Gerbarg P. Herbs and nutrients in the treatment of depression, anxiety, insomnia, migraine, and obesity. J Psychiatr Pract. 7(2):75-91, 2001.
• Peikert, A., et al.  Prophylaxis of migraine with oral magnesium:  Results from a prospective, multi-center, placebo-controlled and double-blind randomized study.  Cephalalgia. 16(4):257-63, 1996.
• Mauskop, A., et al.  Role of magnesium in the pathogenesis and treatment of migraines.  Clin Neurosci.  5(1):24-27, 1998.
• Demirkaya S et al. A comparative study of magnesium, flunarizine and amitriptyline in the prophylaxis of migraine. J Headache Pain. 1:179-86, 2000.
• Wang, F., et al.  Oral magnesium oxide prophylaxis of frequent migrainous headache in children: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.  Headache.  43(6):601-610, 2003.
• Tucker KL, Hannan MT, Chen H, Cupples LA, Wilson PW, Kiel DP. Potassium, magnesium, and fruit and vegetable intakes are associated with greater bone mineral density in elderly men and women. Am J Clin Nutr. 69(4):727-36, 1999.
• Elisaf M, Milionis H, Siamopoulos K. Hypomagnesemic hypokalemia and hypocalcemia: Clinical and laboratory characteristics. Mineral Electrolyte Metab. 23:105-12, 1997.
• Stendig-Lindberg G et al. Trabecular bone density in a two year controlled trial of peroral magnesium in osteoporosis. Magnes Res. 6:155-63, 1993.
• Tranquilli AL et al. Calcium, phosphorus and magnesium intakes correlate with bone mineral content in postmenopausal women. Gynecol Endocrinol. 8:55-8, 1994.
• Institute of Medicine. Food and Nutrition Board. Dietary Reference Intakes: Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin D and Fluoride. National Academy Press. Washington, DC, 1999.
• New SA et al. Nutritional influences on bone mineral density: a cross-sectional study in premenopausal women. Am J Clin Nutr. 65:1831-9, 1997.
• Gruber H et al.  Magnesium deficiency: effect on bone mineral density in the mouse appendicular skeleton.  BMC Musculoskelet Disord.  4(1):7, 2003.
• Ryder K et al.  Magnesium intake from food and supplements is associated with bone mineral density in healthy older white subjects.  J Am Geriatr Soc.  53(11):1875-1880, 2005.
• Rude R et al.  Magnesium deficiency and osteoporosis: animal and human observations.  J Nutr Biochem.  15(12):710-716, 2004.
• Bilbey, D.L. J., et al.  Muscle cramps and magnesium deficiency: case reports.  Can Fam Physician.  42:1348-51, 1996.
• Dahle, L. O., et al.  The effect of oral magnesium substitution on pregnancy-induced leg cramps.  Am J Obstet Gynecol.  173(1):175-180, 1995.
• Roffe, C., et al.  Randomised, cross-over, placebo controlled trial of magnesium citrate in the treatment of chronic persistent leg cramps.  Med Sci Monit.  8(5):CR326-CR330, 2002.
• Saris, N.-E. L., et al.  Magnesium:  an update on physiological, clinical and analytical aspects.  Clinica Chimica Acta.  294:1-26, 2000.
• Yu-Yahiro, J. A.  Electrolytes and their relationship to normal and abnormal muscle function.  Orthop Nurs.  13(5):38-40, 1994.
• Brilla, L. R., et al.  Effect of magnesium supplementation on strength training in humans.  J Am Coll Nutr.  11(3):326-329, 1992.
• Caddell JL. Magnesium deficiency promotes muscle weakness, contributing to the risk of sudden infant death (SIDS) in infants sleeping prone. Magnes Res. 14(1-2):39-50, 2001. Review.
• Hornyak M et al. Magnesium therapy for periodic leg movements-related insomnia and restless legs syndrome: an open pilot study. Sleep. 21:501-5, 1998.
• Popoviciu L et al. Clinical, EEG, electromyographic and polysomnographic studies in restless legs syndrome caused by magnesium deficiency (abstract). Rom J Neurol Psychiatry. 31:55-61, 1993.
• Tanabe, K., et al.  Erythrocyte magnesium and prostaglandin dynamics in chronic sleep deprivation.  Clin Cardiol.  20(3):265-268, 1997.
• Tanabe, K., et al.  Efficacy of oral magnesium administration on decreased exercise tolerance in a state of chronic sleep deprivation.  Jpn Circ J.  62(5):341-346, 1998.
• Chollet D et al.  Blood and brain magnesium in inbred mice and their correlation with sleep quality.  Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol.  279(6):R2173-8, 2000.
• Barker J.  Insomnia options; natural medicine choices.  Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients.  April 2004.
• Sato-Mito N et al. The midpoint of sleep is associated with dietary intake and dietary behavior among young Japanese women. Sleep Med. 12(3):289-94, 2011.
• Corsonello A et al. Serum magnesium levels and cognitive impairment in hospitalized hypertensive patients. Magnes Res. 14(4):273-82, 2001.
• Saris, N.-E. L., et al.  Magnesium:  an update on physiological, clinical and analytical aspects.  Clinica Chimica Acta.  294:1-26, 2000.
• Huskisson E et al. The influence of micronutrients on cognitive function and performance. J Int Med Res. 35(1):1-19, 2007. Review.
• Guran T et al. Cognitive and psychosocial development in children with familial hypomagnesaemia. Magnes Res. 24(1):7-12, 2011.
• Inna Slutsky et al. Enhancement of Learning and Memory by Elevating Brain Magnesium. Neuron. 65(2):165-77, 2010.

What Makes nutraMetrix Isotonix® Magnesium Unique?

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and supports more than 300 enzyme systems. It is required for energy, regulation of the body temperature, nerve function, adaptation to stress, metabolism and much more.

One of the main mechanisms of magnesium in the body is its support of normal protein synthesis. Normal protein synthesis relies on optimal magnesium concentrations, as magnesium supports the normal delivery to the building blocks of life – our DNA – of signals that trigger the expression of amino acids. In other words, this process supports the body’s normal ability to "make" proteins.

The recommended daily value for adults is 400 mg of magnesium. However, average daily intakes are much less. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that most U.S. adults – especially those over the age of 30 – were receiving, on average, approximately 290 mg of magnesium daily. That study also showed that dietary intake is particularly low among women.

Unfortunately, inadequate levels of magnesium have been linked to poorer concentration, memory and cognitive function and muscle discomfort. Sleep quality is associated with higher levels of magnesium and when these levels are low, sleep quality may suffer.

nutraMetrix Isotonix Magnesium provides the body with 100 percent of the recommended daily value of magnesium in a highly-bioavailable formula. Thanks to its unique formula, which includes two different types of magnesium to increase its absorption by the body, Isotonix Magnesium helps maintain normal blood pressure and supports bone health and sleep quality, while promoting head comfort and optimal muscle health.

Frequently Asked Questions about nutraMetrix Isotonix® Magnesium*:   

What benefits does magnesium provide the body?
With its involvement in supporting over 300 enzyme reactions, magnesium plays roles in many aspects of health. It is required for normal energy release, regulation of the body temperature, nerve function, adaptation to stress and metabolism.

With regards to bone health, it is an important component of the mineralized part of bone and supports the normal metabolism of calcium and potassium in adults. Magnesium works together with calcium and vitamin D to help keep bones strong and support bone mineral density.

Magnesium also supports muscle development and movement and the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles. Studies clearly demonstrate the effects of supplemental magnesium on muscular health. Adequate magnesium levels are also important for cardiovascular health.

Studies show magnesium supports a regular heartbeat, thus promoting a healthy heart. Additionally, magnesium helps maintain normal blood pressure. Magnesium helps maintain normal blood pressure.

Magnesium supports normal protein synthesis. As such, there is evidence that magnesium helps maintain normal blood sugar levels.

How much magnesium should I be getting, and why do I need a magnesium supplement versus getting it from my normal diet?
The recommended daily intake for adults, established by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences, states that adult males between the ages of 19 and 30 should be receiving 400 mg of magnesium daily. Adult females of the same age should receive 310 mg daily. For older males, the recommendation is 420 mg daily, while older females should consume 320 mg daily.

Daily lifestyle factors and poor dietary choices adversely affect the amount of magnesium we are ingesting. Foods rich in magnesium include whole grains, nuts and green vegetables, which are potent sources of magnesium because of their chlorophyll content. Meats, starches, dairy products and refined and processed foods – which make up a large portion of the typical diet in today’s society – contain low amounts of magnesium. High-fat diets not only provide lesser amounts of magnesium, but studies have shown that such a diet might even cause less magnesium to be absorbed by the body.

Even with a proper, balanced diet, the amount of nutrients in foods today vastly differs from those of even a generation ago. In addition, food preparation methods may decrease the magnesium content of food. For these reasons, it is important to help balance our diets with nutritional supplements that can provide additional nutritional assistance.

Why were these forms of magnesium (citrate and glycinate) chosen?
Both of these forms of magnesium were carefully chosen based on the latest scientific rationale, as they have been shown to have excellent oral absorption rates and work well within the Isotonix® delivery system.

What is the Isotonix delivery system, and how does it work?
Isotonic, which means “same pressure,” bears the same chemical resemblance of the body’s blood, plasma and tears. All fluids in the body have a certain concentration, referred to as osmotic pressure. The body’s common osmotic pressure, which is isotonic, allows a consistent maintenance of body tissues. In order for a substance to be absorbed and used in the body’s metabolism, it must be transported in an isotonic state.

When an isotonic substance enters the body, it will be absorbed into the bloodstream rapidly. Isotonix dietary supplements are delivered in an isotonic solution, allowing nutrients to pass directly into the small intestine and be rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. With Isotonix products, little nutritive value is lost, making the absorption of nutrients highly efficient while delivering maximum results.

Does this product need to be taken on an empty stomach?
Yes. For maximum absorption, the product should be taken on an empty stomach.

Is there anyone who should not take this product?
Anyone who has an ongoing medical condition, is pregnant or breastfeeding, or is taking prescription medication should speak with their healthcare provider before taking this product. Also, magnesium should be used cautiously by those with reduced kidney function.

What other health & nutrition products would complement Isotonix Magnesium?
The benefits of nutraMetrix Isotonix Magnesium are complemented by nutraMetrix Isotonix OPC-3®, nutraMetrix Isotonix Calcium Plus, nutraMetrix Isotonix Vitamin D with K2 and Heart Health™ Omega III Fish Oil with Vitamin E.

Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. specializes in helping individuals, groups, & companies lose sickness and find wellness through the implementation of science based wellness programs.

Orlampa Enterprises also helps health care professionals implement holistic wellness programs into their existing practices with the goal to educate both the health care providers, their staffs, and the patients. The programs, which provide the health care professional with a substantial additional income stream in this ever changing medical marketplace, allow the patient to achieve true wellness instead of receiving a traditional treatment for symptoms.

Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. Orlampa Enterprises is primed to continue its growth by duplicating its successful business model of educating, training, and developing entrepreneurial leaders as business partners. As an Unfranchise™ business owner, Orlampa Enterprises, proudly utilizes highly researched products including nutraMetrix® nutritional supplements. 

 Orlampa Enterprises' motto is "Eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."

Contact Beth at bb@orlampa.com or 727.492.8212 for more information about nutraMetrix® partnership opportunities available.

Diabetes control requires the proper nutrients

Courtesy of Natural News
Wednesday, October 24, 2012 
by: Derrell Jones

Disturbingly, diabetes kills more people in America than breast cancer and AIDS combined. The World Health Organization anticipates that by 2030, over 360 million people will have diabetes. If you wish to avoid diabetes or you currently have diabetes and wish to slow or stop its progression, then proper nutrient support is imperative. The nutrients and what foods to find them in are emphasized below.

The powerful usual suspects

B Vitamin Complex: B Vitamins are extremely important especially to diabetics but two are of particular help. Daily intake of vitamin B6 can reduce the need for insulin. Dr. John Ellis, M.D. found that a normal blood sugar level was regained when 100 mg of B6 was taken daily. Biotin, another vitamin in the complex, works with insulin in assisting the body in the utilization of glucose. Biotin is also instrumental in preventing or reversing peripheral neuropathy in diabetics. A person can find these in foods such as turkey, dark meat chicken, beef and chicken livers, mushrooms, oats, and avocado to name a few.

Vitamin C: Diabetics tend to be susceptible to infections. Vitamin C's antioxidant powers can help combat that. Also, vitamin C helps the body to form collagen which is important for vascular health delaying or preventing vascular complications. Deficiencies have led to a decreased production of insulin producing cells in the pancreas. Vitamin C can be found in foods such as broccoli, spinach, cabbage, mangoes, asparagus, cantaloupe, and citrus fruits for example.

Vitamin E: Frequently, diabetics suffer from damage to their eyes and kidneys. Vitamin E assists in preventing this damage because it is a powerful anticoagulant which reduces stress to the vascular regions of these vital organs/organelles. The following are foods which contain vitamin E: Spinach, almonds, peanuts, broccoli, mangoes, kiwi fruit and tomatoes.

Magnesium and Potassium: When the body is deficient in these two nutrients, glucose intolerance is likely. This leads to organ and nerve damage. Magnesium serves as a supporter and protector of the cardiovascular system. It helps to widen blood vessels and also reduces circulating cholesterol in the bloodstream. Potassium deficiencies can occur from the insulin support given to diabetics. Ironically, lowered potassium levels lead to poor insulin sensitivity, responsiveness and secretion exacerbating diabetic complications. You can find magnesium in nuts, seeds, whole unrefined grains, and green vegetables like spinach. Potassium can be found in bananas, apricots, dates, chicken, fish, turkey and so on.

Important but lesser known nutrients

Chromium: Whenever glucose or insulin enters the bloodstream, chromium goes right to work unless the body's reserves are low. Chromium deficiency in the average western diet means the body cannot replenish what is lost during the ordinary course of business. Add to that the fact that refined sugars strip the body of chromium adverse health conditions like diabetes is more likely. Chromium helps to normalize blood glucose levels and decreases insulin resistance. It can be found in many foods like beef liver, whole wheat or rye bread, chicken, potatoes and eggs just to name a few.

Alpha-Lipoic acid: Alpha-lipoic acid has been demonstrated to help increase the use of glucose by cells and lower insulin resistance. In fact, alpha-lipoic acid has proven to be so effective for diabetes treatment that it has been prescribed by German doctors for the last 30 years.

There are additional nutrients that are of great benefit to diabetics such as vanadium, zinc, coenzyme Q10 and essential fatty acids. Speak to a trusted healthcare provider to help create a plan that will optimize your health through proper nutrient intake.

Commentary

Although supplements are important, Orlampa Enterprises always states that a person must "eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."  By eating well, a person with diabetes MUST eat well. We strongly suggest that someone with diabetes understand the glycemic index of foods.  The glycemic index (or GI) measures how fast and how high blood sugar levels rise after consuming foods that contain carbohydrates. White bread, for example, is a high glycemic index food and is converted almost immediately to glucose, causing blood sugar levels to spike rapidly and potentially triggering the body to store some of the calories as fat.

Different types of carbohydrates are processed differently by the body and, consequently, have different effects on blood glucose levels. The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate-rich foods according to their effect on blood glucose levels. The best sources of carbohydrates – fruits, vegetables and whole grains – deliver essential vitamins and minerals, fiber and a host of important phytonutrients, all while having minimal impact on blood sugar.

As stated above, exercise is also a key component to obtaining optimal health.  Would you be interested in learning about a low glycemic lifestyle?  Click here.  Orlampa Enterprises helps individuals (and groups) find their fit!   

Find Your Fit Kit

Orlampa Enterprises, Inc. specializes in helping individuals lose sickness and find wellness.  

Orlampa Enterprises also helps health care professionals implement holistic wellness programs into their existing practice with the goal to educate both the health care provider and the patient. The programs, which provide the health care professional with a substantial additional income stream in this ever changing medical marketplace, allow the patient to achieve true wellness instead of receiving a traditional treatment for symptoms.

Orlampa Enterprises is an internet based product broker specializing in personalized health and wellness related services. Orlampa Enterprises is primed to continue its growth by duplicating its successful business model of educating, training, and developing entrepreneurial leaders as business partners. As an Unfranchise™ business owner, Orlampa Enterprises, proudly utilizes highly researched products including nutraMetrix® nutritional supplements. 

 Orlampa Enterprises' motto is "Eat well, exercise, and supplement intelligently."

Contact Beth at bb@orlampa.com or 727.492.8212 for more information about nutraMetrix® partnership opportunities available.