Magnesium is a mineral that is critical for energy production and metabolism, muscle contraction, nerve impulse transmission, and bone mineralization. It is a required cofactor for an estimated 300 enzymes. Among the reactions catalyzed by these enzymes are fatty acid synthesis, protein synthesis, and glucose metabolism. Magnesium status is also important for regulation of calcium balance through its effects on the parathyroid gland. Magnesium Citrate is easily absorbed, and NOW Magnesium Citrate Softgels are provided in a liquid base with chelated forms for superior bioavailability.
Suggested Use:
As a dietary supplement, take 3 softgels daily, preferably with food. Consider taking this product in combination with NOW Calcium, OsteoBoron, Vitamin D and Zinc.
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Supplement Facts
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Serving Size: 3 Softgels
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Servings Per Container: 60
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Amount Per Serving
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% Daily Value
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Calories
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20
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Calories from Fat
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20
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Total Fat
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2 g
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3%*
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Trans Fat
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0 g
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Magnesium (from Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Glycinate and Magnesium Malate)
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400 mg
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100%
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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
† Daily Value not established.
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Other Ingredients:
Rice bran oil, softgel capsule (gelatin, glycerin, water), beeswax and sunflower lecithin.
Contains no sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, gluten, corn, soy, milk, egg, shellfish or preservatives.
Warnings:
Store in a cool, dry place.
Q.What are the benefits of magnesium citrate ?
A. The benefits of Magnesium citrate are as follows:
• Maintains healthy magnesium levels
• Helps relieve migraine
• Eases Nighttime leg cramps
• Bowel-cleansing properties
Q.What are the food sources of Magnesium citrate ?
A.The food sources of magnesium citrate are as follows:
blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast (not to be confused with nutritional yeast), and buckwheat, Wheat bran, Almonds dry roasted, Spinach, Raisin bran cereal, Cashews, Soybeans cooked.
Q.What are the symptoms of magnesium deficiency ?
A.The deficiencies of magnesium are as follows:
• Calcium deficiency
• Poor heart health
• Weakness
• Muscle cramps
• Tremors
• Nausea
• Anxiety
• High blood pressure
• Type II diabetes
• Respiratory issues
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Potassium deficiency
• Difficulty swallowing
• Poor memory
• Confusion
Q. What are the magnesium defficiency symptoms ?
A.Deficient symptoms:
Stress and diseases involving secretion of adrenalin results in losses of magnesium. Deficiencies cause involuntary muscle movements, such as spasms and twitching, convulsions, insomnia, irregular heart beat, leg and foot cramps, muscle pain, restlessness, seizures, tachycardia, bedwetting and depression. Deficiency is also implicated in mental disorders, such as: anxiety, confusion, hypothermia, apathy, confusion and disorientation, learning disability and memory impairment. Behavioural symptoms such as: hyperactivity, loss of appetite and anorexia. Physical symptoms including: weakness and tiredness, numbness and tingling, nausea, vertigo, convulsions, epilepsy, uncontrollable eye flicking, muscular in co-ordination, insomnia, constipation, hypoglycaemia, difficulty in swallowing, abnormal ECG rhythm pre-menstrual symptoms, and susceptibility to the toxic effects of digoxin. To make the problem worse a diet high in refined and processed foods is often deficient in magnesium. This can be aggravated by the addition of bran, which binds with magnesium making it less available to the body. Also, high consumption of milk, which has an extremely low magnesium-phosphorous ratio, may be involved with hyperactivity and learning disablement. Even children with high IQ can suffer learning problems due to magnesium deficiency.
GOOD PRODUCT (16/11/2011)  |
| This really helps me with symptoms of anxiety,chest pressure, tension, irritability. I take 2 a day with meals in conjunction with DHA from Now Foods and i a mvery happy with it !!! |
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| EASES HEART RHYTHM ISSUES. (08/11/2011) |
| On the advice of my Cardiologist, I tried magnesium citrate twice daily. My Atrial Fibrillation quickly came under control without the side-effect of drugs which caused my heart rate to drop too low. Great product and easy to swallow. |
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