{"id":114841,"date":"2024-10-16T15:50:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:50:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114841"},"modified":"2024-10-16T15:50:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T08:50:31","slug":"why-everyone-is-suddenly-taking-magnesium-and-the-truth-about-whether-its-good-for-your-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=114841","title":{"rendered":"Why everyone is suddenly taking magnesium \u2013 and the truth about whether it\u2019s good for your health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"main\">\n<div data-testid=\"nsc-wrapper-support-us\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-0 jBfdop\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 hKRbzg\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 cKIkhp\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 dWUzhG\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 doTReP\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-12 iGXncB\">\n<div>\n<p data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 hKrnEq\">This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.<\/p>\n<p>The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.<\/p>\n<p><b>Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-hez36s-4 bErStG sc-hez36s-14 ggPDxB\"><span data-testid=\"support-nsc-dropdown-mobile-open\" class=\"sc-hez36s-6 jWuFRk\"><span class=\"sc-hez36s-5 vaVnf\">Close<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 kMSyUM sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-a5wy94-0 jhbxrS\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-hez36s-4 bErStG sc-hez36s-15 gibhIT\"><span data-testid=\"support-nsc-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-6 jWuFRk\"><span class=\"sc-hez36s-5 vaVnf\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 kMSyUM sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-a5wy94-0 jhbxrS\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"big-letter\">A<\/span> poreless woman scoops a mystery powder into an empty wine glass. She adds tonic water and lemon juice, before carefully taking a sip. \u201cThis is my magnesium mocktail,\u201d she proudly declares to the camera. \u201cI have it every night before bed.\u201d She then reels off the benefits of her main ingredient, magnesium glycinate, the mineral that\u2019s being touted as the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/ele-macpherson-cancer-diagnosis-wellness-b2608458.html\"> miracle supplement of the moment<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This influencer \u2013 an effortlessly radiant twentysomething in expensive silk pyjamas \u2013 is representative of a growing movement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/wellness\">wellness<\/a>. Across the internet, self-anointed gurus claim that ingesting supplemental magnesium<a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/health-and-wellbeing\/work-fitness-routine-that-works-walking-serotonin-b2620163.html\"> can lead to better sleep, reduced stress<\/a>, lessened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/anxiety\">anxiety<\/a> and can even improve your digestion. Sounds like the perfect remedy for life\u2019s aches and pains, right? The only issue is that we\u2019re jumping on board with the supplements craze without doing any of our own research first.<\/p>\n<p>Supplements have exploded into the spotlight recently, with dozens of influencer-backed companies popping up to offer potions promising everything from \u201cglowy skin\u201d to \u201cincreased productivity\u201d to \u201ca better night\u2019s sleep\u201d. While it\u2019s long been standard procedure to take a Boots everyday multivitamin \u2013 or flirt with the idea of taking those Tess Daly tablets advertised on the Tube \u2013 the supplements industry has gotten a commercial facelift lately. It\u2019s almost doubled in size since the pandemic, in response to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/health-hypochondria-ocd-symptoms-covid-b2607717.html\">vitamin sales increasing by 60 per cent post-Covid<\/a>. The overall nutritional supplements industry is also forecast to be worth \u00a3110bn by 2028. As a result, the products to which we now have access have never been so heavily branded or widely marketed. Online, girls as young as 16 will throw around buzzwords like collagen, B12 and Vitamin D as they<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.co.uk%2Flife-style%2Fanti-ageing-skin-teen-children-retinol-products-b2480162.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEllie.Muir%40independent.co.uk%7Ca7540c21455b4a64048708dced17db9b%7C0f3a4c644dc54a768d4152d85ca158a5%7C0%7C0%7C638645933969748028%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2FnkgWFZmZen1zQCmtQAPAZeureraVx8iEhZQEO5o5Vw%3D&amp;reserved=0\"> consume anti-ageing wellness <\/a>hacks on the internet. And thanks to endorsements from celebrities such as Bella Hadid, Kourtney Kardashian and Taylor Swift, having a 12-step morning supplement ritual is considered aspirational.<\/p>\n<p>I, too, have felt the pull of the supplements industry. My social media feeds recently became filled with adverts telling me that a multitude of magnesium powders and tablets will make me feel properly <em>well<\/em>. And I couldn\u2019t help but feel inadequate when I watched Bella Hadid\u2019s morning routine, which saw the model knocking back dozens of nutritional tablets, drinking different potions and rubbing essential oils into her skin before breakfast. My daily multivitamin didn\u2019t seem like it was enough, and I was almost sold. I don\u2019t sleep very well, I get tired a lot, and I could do without anxiety. Could magnesium glycinate be the answer?<\/p>\n<p>When I speak to Jana Abelovska, a superintendent pharmacist at <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.clickpharmacy.co.uk\/:\">Click Pharmacy<\/a>, she tells me how supplements have generally experienced a major image shift in recent years. \u201cHealth and wellness is at the top of people\u2019s minds,\u201d she says, pointing towards the rise in colourful, Haribo-like vitamins that are now marketed to adults. \u201cVitamin gummies have gone from something you give your children to make vitamins more appealing, to a product that\u2019s really popular with adults.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to magnesium glycinate specifically, its popularity is likely down to its muscle relaxing powers, which can also help people potentially sleep better. \u201cSome studies have shown that it might be helpful for muscle soreness after a hard workout, as well as in reducing muscle spasms,\u201d Abelovska explains. \u201cIt can also be helpful in treating anxiety as it seems magnesium can lower cortisol, a hormone commonly associated with stress.\u201d According to the NHS, the mineral helps turn the food we eat into energy and encourages the parathyroid glands to work normally in producing hormones for maintaining bone health. In the UK, it\u2019s recommended that adult men have an intake of 300mg of magnesium a day while women are recommended 270mg.<\/p>\n<p>Abelovska adds that \u201ctransdermal\u201d magnesium supplements \u2013 products absorbed through the skin \u2013 are becoming popular, too, such as magnesium sprays, patches and topical creams. This is in response to some studies that claim supplements might be faster-acting transdermally rather than in tablet form.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-482ou5-0 gHomzX\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/15\/14\/bellahadid.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/15\/14\/bellahadid.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/15\/14\/bellahadid.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Bella Hadid\u2019s morning routine consists of dozens of nutritional tablets, drinking different potions and rubbing essential oils into her skin all before breakfast\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-ohzviw-0 gdZNrl inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-185\"><span class=\"sc-ohzviw-1 ewSUe\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 hiCdLa liXvvg\">Bella Hadid\u2019s morning routine consists of dozens of nutritional tablets, drinking different potions and rubbing essential oils into her skin all before breakfast<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->TikTok via @babybella777<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Magnesium\u2019s popularity has been felt across the industry. Rachel Mason, the founder of the UK-based women\u2019s wellness company<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ourremedy.co.uk\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Our Remedy<\/a>, says that magnesium has become her business\u2019s biggest seller. Unsurprisingly, this is the fault of TikTok \u2013 there are at present more than 200,000 videos on the platform in which people talk effusively about it. \u201cMagnesium is particularly beneficial during menopause, where it can help alleviate symptoms like insomnia, sore joints, and anxiety,\u201d she tells me.<\/p>\n<p>She admits, though, that deciding what supplements you should take, and where to start, can be an overwhelming task. Magnesium citrate, not to be confused with magnesium glycinate, is a natural laxative, and many people report online that they tried it only to be caught off-guard by this small yet unfortunate detail. Mason recommends finding out about your own body first before following another person\u2019s tailor-made plan. \u201cPersonalised approaches are key \u2013 I always recommend people start by identifying their specific health concerns,\u201d she says, adding that seeking a blood test with your doctor is the best way to determine any deficiencies first and foremost. \u201cThis gives people a clearer sense of purpose with their supplements, increasing the likelihood that they\u2019ll stay consistent with them.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-482ou5-2 eOHevC image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div data-gallery-length=\"3\" class=\"sc-482ou5-0 cWiaWk\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/15\/14\/xxx.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/15\/14\/xxx.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/10\/15\/14\/xxx.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Experts say that, before following the advice of people online, a focus on the nutritional value of your diet is vital\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ inline-gallery-btn\"\/><\/p>\n<p><button class=\"sc-ohzviw-0 gdZNrl inline-gallery-btn\" id=\"trigger-autogallery-186\"><span class=\"sc-ohzviw-1 ewSUe\">open image in gallery<\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 hiCdLa liXvvg\">Experts say that, before following the advice of people online, a focus on the nutritional value of your diet is vital<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Getty<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The issue with the supplements industry, though, is that products are marketed as shortcuts to better health, or as quick fixes to a longer-term problem. Before making any decisions, it\u2019s worth looking at your own diet first, according to Jacob Teitelbaum MD, a medicine physician and author of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsmile.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F0593421507%2Fref%3Das_sl_pc_tf_til%3Ftag%3Ddrt09-20%26linkCode%3Dw00%26linkId%3Dbe4fc1983563677829a7bc1af84ef045%26creativeASIN%3D0593421507&amp;data=05%7C02%7CEllie.Muir%40independent.co.uk%7Ca7540c21455b4a64048708dced17db9b%7C0f3a4c644dc54a768d4152d85ca158a5%7C0%7C0%7C638645933969816545%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=kBpZOF81vHCR55TtK9iKJQszlU4z8I8naV4YivlhDHE%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><em>From Fatigued to Fantastic!<\/em><\/a>, a book that focuses on energy optimisation and alleviating chronic fatigue symptoms such as brain fog or insomnia. He says that before reaching for a fresh pot of supplements, analyse how nutritious your diet is first.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFood processing removes or destroys fully half of the vitamins and minerals present in a healthy diet,\u201d he says. \u201cSo virtually everyone eating our usual Western high-sugar and white flour diet would benefit from a good multivitamin.\u201d There are plenty of magnesium-rich foods to try and incorporate into your diet before going down the artificial route, such as nuts, fish, bananas, beans and pumpkin seeds. If you are going to try a multivitamin brand, Teitelbaum says, it should include a high potency of B vitamin levels and at least 150 mg of chelated magnesium, at the bare minimum. \u201cAs with anything, it is important to use good companies that make good products,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>Trying out a new supplement regimen will rarely be detrimental to your health. But our relationship with the wellness industry is one defined by speed and powerful marketing. I was drawn in by Hadid\u2019s mega-step morning routine not because I wanted to emulate it to a tee, but because her general lifestyle is aspirational \u2013 and that maybe if I ingested enough supplements, I could replicate it. Perhaps it\u2019s a good thing that we\u2019re collectively becoming more vigilant about our everyday health, but as the lines between the luxury wellness and pharmaceutical industries become blurrier, a healthy dose of caution is recommended. Making a \u201cmagnesium mocktail\u201d could be one influencer\u2019s answer to a better night\u2019s sleep. But for another, it might just mean spending a night on the loo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/magnesium-glycinate-supplements-sleep-anxiety-b2629554.html\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your support helps us to tell the story This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. 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