Written by Chantel – resident Naturopath at Choice pharmacy
Magnesium is a mineral that is responsible for over 300 different reactions that occur in the body. It is one of the most important minerals available to us. So, what does Magnesium actually do?
Forms of Magnesium
Magnesium comes in different forms; each has a different absorption rate by the body. It’s best to steer clear of Magnesium oxide, as it is not absorbed very well, this can give some people diarrhoea.
Magnesium diglycinate is the most highly absorbable form of magnesium. All cells have receptors, where minerals will get absorbed. Now the thing is that minerals all compete with each other to get into the cell, but they are not all able to be absorbed at the same time. This means that a large percentage of the minerals are not absorbed and you are not getting the full benefit. The diglycinate is absorbed differently. They have taken the magnesium and attached it to glycine, which is an amino acid. When it enters the body, it gets recognised as an amino acid, not a mineral. It then has no competition with other minerals and much more of it is absorbed. So, it’s always best to go with this form when selecting a supplement.
You can book our naturopath for in-store consultation online or e-mail to naturopath@choicepharmacy.com.au to organise a zoom consultation.
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