The Mineral You NEED in Your Diet
Have you been feeling anxious, depressed, or like your mood is a heavy pendulum, constantly threatening to swing in the opposite direction?
Or maybe you have been really stressed lately? Dealing with an overwhelming workload, relationship challenges, dreading your PMS each month, or in an uncomfortable living situation?
Perhaps your sleep has been less than restful? Trouble falling or staying asleep or not sleeping in general?
Or, on the positive side, you could be expecting! Your body is working overtime to nourish your precious new babe during pregnancy!
What do all of these circumstances have in common?
Magnesium
Your body is burning through magnesium at an accelerated rate to keep your body operational! Or, even worse, you are so severely depleted of magnesium that your symptoms are just getting worse.
Responsible for over three thousand enzymatic processes in the body, magnesium is an intracellular mineral, meaning ninety-nine percent of it is found inside your cells.
Magnesium is essential for cellular metabolism and energy production.
And when you are under stress, acute or chronic, magnesium is the first mineral that gets used up.
So if any of the above mentioned symptoms sound familiar to you, chances are, you are deficient. And you would not be alone considering nearly seventy-five percent of Americans are deficient in magnesium.
How could this be?
Massive systemic issues like factory farming, GMO crops, and pesticides have all contributed to the lack of magnesium in our food supply. While these issues are important, they will take long-term solutions on a large scale.
Right now let’s focus on providing you with an immediate and effective solution for magnesium deficiency. But first understand the amazing benefits magnesium has to offer!
Benefits
Magnesium is amazing because it supports such a wide variety of processes in the body! Those include:
Maintaining brain function
Maintaining heart rhythm
Regulating muscle contractions
Creating cellular energy
Enabling protein synthesis
Making and repairing DNA
Metabolizing vitamin D
Building bone density
Fueling your immune response
And much more, detailed below!
For Hormone Health
If you are stressed out, chances are your hormones are a little (or a lot) out of whack. Because magnesium aids in energy production- literally fueling your cells- it helps reduce stress AND improve your body’s resilience to stress.
When your body becomes more resilient to stress, cortisol levels normalize and your thyroid can function effectively (important for a healthy metabolism!).
Additionally, magnesium helps to increase your cell’s insulin sensitivity which supports flexible blood sugar management. If you read Grocery Staples for Happy Hormones, you know balanced blood sugar = happy hormones!
Finally, if regulating your menstrual cycle is a priority, magnesium is necessary. It aids in the production of the sex hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Speaking of menstrual cycles…
For Menstrual Health
Remember how magnesium helps your body reduce cortisol levels and deal with stress?
Well that is particularly important in your luteal phase, the two-ish weeks before your period starts. When your cortisol levels are under control, estrogen and progesterone levels stay fairly balanced.
However, too much cortisol can result in a ‘pregnenolone steal’ in which your body will favor cortisol production over progesterone. AKA worst PMS ever.
Overall, supplementing magnesium reduces inflammation which in turn reduces PMS symptoms, cramps, and mood swings.
Magnesium also supports your liver, the organ responsible for naturally detoxing excess hormones. Having happy, pain-free periods is all about adequate progesterone production which we now know is pretty difficult when estrogen and cortisol are raging unchecked by magnesium.
For Pregnancy Health
Pregnancy naturally induces the highest burn rate of magnesium. Really, not only are there thousands of enzymatic processes happening in your own body, there are also thousands happening in your growing baby! It comes as no surprise that your body’s need for magnesium increases dramatically during pregnancy.
Magnesium supports proper fetal development and is incredibly replenishing during the postpartum period as well.
Feeling good in your body is important as a new mom so you can be energized, alert, and healthy to keep up with baby’s needs. Since magnesium supports nervous system regulation, cognitive function, mood balancing, and energy production, it’s THE mineral you need.
Where to Find It
As you can see from the table, there are some fun food sources of magnesium like dark chocolate and avocados. However, you would have to eat about seven ounces of dark chocolate or ten cups of avocado to get the recommended daily intake of magnesium!
That is precisely why magnesium supplementation has become so important.
Buyer Beware
Before you throw the first magnesium supplement you see into your cart, there is something you should know- there are numerous different types of magnesium and each one has a slightly different effect.
Magnesium citrate- gentle diuretic
Magnesium oxide- treats constipation, heartburn, and stomach discomfort
Magnesium malate- may cause nausea, diarrhea, or stomach cramps
Magnesium lactate- relieves pregnancy and menstrual cramps
Magnesium glycinate- most bioavailable and absorbable; least likely to cause diarrhea
Magnesium gluconate- elevates blood magnesium
Magnesium sulfate- treats constipation
Magnesium l-threonate- supports brain cells and relieves mood disorders
The majority of magnesium supplements on the shelves contain the malate and citrate forms which can be helpful in certain circumstances, but not as replenishing as others. Magnesium glycinate is the most bioavailable and absorbable form of magnesium making it the most effective type to supplement with.
This is why you should always read the labels, especially when purchasing supplements. Consider the ingredients and the source.
Quality Matters
When it comes to magnesium supplements, Ned’s Mellö Magnesium really outshines most other supplements available on the market.
For starters, it contains a unique blend of aquamin magnesium citrate, gluconate, and glycinate- the most bioavailable and absorbable form of magnesium. The aquamin magnesium citrate is gentler on the stomach and appropriate for anyone experiencing digestive problems.
Best consumed in the morning and coming in at three hundred milligrams of total magnesium, Mellö contributes to seventy percent of your daily recommended intake!
And since magnesium is so good for supporting your body through stress, Mellö also contains two other special ingredients that make it extra effective: l-theanine and GABA.
L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid that is most commonly found in green tea. It promotes relaxation by reducing stress and anxiety levels without making you drowsy.
GABA is a neurotransmitter that helps your body respond to stress and recover quickly.
Together, these ingredients work to bolster your body’s stress response and make you more resilient, which in turn, promotes balanced hormones, pain-free periods, and overall wellness!
If sleep is more of a concern for you then Ned’s Shut Eye Chai is essential. Similar to Mellö, it contains the unique magnesium / l-theanine / GABA blend, combined with a Ayurvedic sleep functional blend of herbs and spices.
Ashwagandha, reshi, and chaga mushrooms
Licorice, chamomile, and dandelion root
Ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg
When consumed before bedtime, this blend of adaptogens, herbs, minerals, and spices will lull you into a deep and restful sleep.
Make It a Routine
The most effective habits are the ones you stick to.
Hydrating in the morning with a glass of Mellö and taking any other vitamins and supplements.
OR
Winding down at night with a warm cup of Shut Eye Chai while you read a good book.
Think about what would work best for you, your routine, and your needs then take action!
You can save 15% off your first Mellö or Shut Eye Chai purchase (or 30% off your first subscription order) with the code SPRINGTOLIFE.
If you desire support implementing new, hormone-supportive habits check out Spring to Life Method, the app to get direction and support in eliminating your symptoms and reaching your goals!
Want to hear more about my personal experience with Mellö Magnesium? Check out this episode of the Spring to Life podcast!
