The Salty News — magnesium

Back pain is so common it’s almost considered a sign of ‘getting old’, however, it doesn’t have to be inevitable. Research by Tarleton, et al [1] tells us that there is a relationship between chronic back pain and magnesium deficiency. Further studies by Boyle, et al [2] suggest that our daily intake of magnesium is wildly inadequate. So much so, that up to 60-70% of adults may actually be magnesium deficient! We have mentioned the benefits of magnesium in our previous blog 'Why Science says to Eat Dark Chocolate’.  Science tells us that stress uses up our magnesium reserves, which...

Optimizing your magnesium levels can have positive effects on many aspects of your body, particularly your muscles and skin.  Understanding how magnesium, your neuromuscular system and your skin are all intertwined is pivotal to your health.

Science says to eat chocolate.... Dark chocolate we are talking about. Not dairy or white chocolate. They are full of sugar and do not contain the best parts of the cocoa bean. It’s the dark stuff that we are after. 70-80% cocoa chocolate. This is why.

Did you know that magnesium is responsible for the regulation and execution of over 300 enzyme processes in the body…..yes 300!! It is one of the most abundant minerals in the body. But what is it? And what does it do? What are the types of magnesium? And why are some of us deficient? Firstly, let’s talk about some of these 300 processes magnesium is involved with…. It regulates protein synthesis and muscle building, maintains healthy nerve function, regulates blood pressure and keeps a healthy heartbeat, sustains optimal immune function, it is responsible for helping bone to form, has a...