Dr. Blessyl Buan

Magnesium Supplementation is often recommended to my patients for self-care. In truth, we don’t get enough of this important mineral in our diets even if healthy and balanced.

Magnesium is naturally found in green leafy vegetables, coffee and chocolate to name a few. Due to soil depletion and the fact that most of us just don’t consume enough leafy vegetables, supplementation is a viable alternative to ensuring that we get enough of this important mineral.

Magnesium can be found in many chemical forms, but Magnesium Bisglycinate has been found to be more bio-available. Most health food and pharmacies carry this supplement in pill, powder or liquid form to suit your preference.

Here are the reasons why I recommend this important mineral.

Muscle Recovery

Magnesium help to reduce muscle pain when you are dealing with chronic pain and inflammation or recovering from overloading from physical activity. I’ve run distance races and used magnesium to help with delayed onset muscle soreness and found it very effective.

Better Sleep

I always say, “Leave your bottle of Magnesium by your toothbrush”. That way you won’t forget to take your dosage. Within 30 minutes, you will start to feel drowsy. Remember, better sleep means better recovery, less stress and improved healing times.

Better Brain

Well, you know that if you are in less pain and have improved sleep, you will have an increased ability to focus during the day. When you feel good, you feel better. This also affects your mental health.

Overall, magnesium is important for general well-being.

When you are in the lifestyle of high performance or thriving for a new level of a better you, add magnesium supplementation.

Speak to your health care provider for how this can affect any medications you are taking.