Magnesium Breakthrough Review! Magnesium is essential for a healthy body and brain. It helps maintain normal blood pressure, supports energy metabolism, helps promote normal muscle and nerve function, and is critical for bone development and maintenance. Studies suggest that about 50 percent of Americans do not get enough magnesium in their diets.
We test supplements for efficacy and safety in our Health & Beauty Lab. When evaluating magnesium supplements, we check the product label for ingredient and dosage information and make sure the supplement is labeled accurately, meaning it contains the dose listed and other ingredients are accurately listed as well. We test magnesium supplements for purity, potency, and absence of contaminants. We also check to make sure there are no unknown or unlisted ingredients.
Our magnesium supplement test panel includes nine adults (ages 23-39), five adults (ages 40-59), two adults (ages 60-74), and one adult (ages 75+). We test each supplement for purity and potency and check for contaminants. We also check to make sure the supplement contains what’s listed on the label, that there are no unknown or unlisted ingredients, as well as that there are no interactions between the magnesium and other supplements, foods, drugs or medical conditions. We chose this panel based on their age ranges, gender, and ethnicity to best represent the U.S. population.
Researchers analyzed data from 23 magnesium supplement products, 11 with magnesium oxide and 12 with magnesium citrate. The expert panel members rated the samples for purity and
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Pros
– Extremely lightweight, strong, and corrosion resistant
– Extremely durable
Cons
– Limited availability
Conclusion: Magnesium is a mineral that our bodies need every day. We need it to survive. It affects more than 300 reactions in our bodies. But most of us don’t get enough. In fact, 80 percent of Americans are deficient in Magnesium.