Magnesium Glycinate: The Natural Way to Unwind

You’re busy. You have responsibilities. Your phone never stops ringing. You spend hours on your screen. The stress in your life comes from every direction. You’d love to take time out and exercise a little more, but everything else seems to take priority. You’re mentally frazzled and physically tense, and it’s affecting your mood and possibly even your work or relationships. Recognise yourself?

Well, join the club. Millions of people feel this way and, in our high-stress, high-tech world, it’s becoming harder to relax at the end of a tension filled day. But help is at hand without resorting to less healthy coping strategies like too much alcohol.

Let me introduce you to magnesium glycinate, Healthspan’s new magnesium supplement.

What is magnesium and why does it matter?

Magnesium is a vital mineral involved in over 300 bodily functions and is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body. Its principal benefits include supporting good cardiovascular health and a normal heart rhythm. It is essential for bone strength, energy-yielding metabolism, and is useful in helping to suppress inflammation. Yet estimates suggest a significant proportion of the population is deficient in this essential mineral. This is where magnesium glycinate supplements come in.

Why choose magnesium glycinate?

The glycinate form compared with others such as citrate or oxide is one of the most absorbable and gut friendly forms of magnesium. It supports energy metabolism, muscle function and the nervous system generally.

How magnesium glycinate can support stress relief and sleep

Magnesium glycinate can be a great addition to your evening routine, helping your body and mind to decompress and relax. When it’s hard to transition from a hectic day to a calm, tranquil evening, this supplement could offer tangible benefits. With better relaxation and less muscle tension often comes a paradoxical sense of more energy: through rest and recovery, you can emerge refreshed and more vivacious.

From the clinic: As a GP, I know that around 10% of consultations in my surgery relate to insomnia either getting off to sleep or staying asleep. Magnesium is often linked with the regulation of key sleep hormones such as serotonin and melatonin, helping to calm the mind and reduce stress, with the added benefit of easing muscle cramps.

Who might benefit most?

Particularly for adults over 45 juggling responsibilities, experiencing high stress, and finding it difficult to get to sleep or stay asleep magnesium glycinate may be a helpful addition to an evening wind down routine.

In today’s hectic high-tech world, with all the stress and responsibilities that come with it, winding down at the end of a busy day and getting a good night’s sleep is becoming increasingly difficult.
It’s tempting to reach for a nice bottle of claret or Sauvignon Blanc, but it’s really not the answer. The supplement magnesium glycinate, however, just might be. It’s a mineral essential for over 300 functions in the body. It has a wonderful calming, relaxing effect and promotes sleep by releasing those essential sleep hormones, serotonin and melatonin calming your mind and allaying stress.
Surprisingly many people are deficient in this mineral, so if you’re recognising any of that tension and stress in yourself, and finding it difficult to unwind or sleep, why not try it?
— Dr Hilary, GP

Key takeaways

Magnesium is essential for energy, muscle function, heart health and bones.
Glycinate is a gentle, highly absorbable form that supports the nervous system.
Adding it to your evening routine may help you relax and sleep better.

Try Healthspan Magnesium Glycinate