Douglas Labs - Magnesium Glycinate 100 mg 120 tabs
Magnesium is a mineral with a fundamentally important physiological function in the body. However‚ typical diets in the U.S. and other industrialized countries often provide less than adequate amounts of magnesium. Supplementation with bioavailable glycinate and chelate salts of this mineral can help bridge the gap between dietary intake and optimal requirement.Magnesium plays an essential role in a wide range of fundamental cellular reactions. More than 300 enzymes require magnesium as a cofactor. Complexed with adenosine triphosphate (ATP)‚ the main carrier of metabolic energy in the body‚ magnesium is essential for all biosynthetic processes: glycolysis‚ formation of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP)‚ energy-dependent membrane transport‚ transmission of genetic code for protein synthesis‚ and muscle function. Magnesium is also involved in maintaining normal heart function and blood pressure.Two thirds of the body’s magnesium content is located in the skeleton. Recent scientific studies show that magnesium supplementation of ovariectomized animals‚ a model for postmenopausal women‚ not only promotes bone formation while increasing its dynamic strength‚ but also prevents bone resorption.Magnesium Glycinate may be a useful dietary adjunct for individuals wishing to supplement their diet with magnesium glycinate.These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.