Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s finally getting the recognition it deserves. Magnesium is critical for health, playing a key role in heart function, blood sugar modulation, DNA repair, energy metabolism and nerve transmission. In fact, magnesium is essential for over 300 functions in the body. But here’s the problem: nearly half of Americans aren’t getting enough. This deficit can be caused by poor nutrition from refined foods, decreasing nutrients in our soil, and the effects of stress. Ack!
Good news though—it’s easy to get reliable magnesium through a dietary supplement. Make sure the form you’re using can be well absorbed by the body, such as magnesium bisglycinate powder. Magnesium bisglycinate is bound with an amino acid so it can be recognized and absorbed by your body, with low risk of GI effects. (Typical magnesium powders will pull water from the GI tract and pass through the system with a laxative effect.)
The magnesium bisglycinate powder in New Chapter’s Active & Women’s formulas actually has 2.5x better absorption than the leading brand.† New Chapter also adds herbs to round out each formula. New Chapter’s Women’s Magnesium Powder promotes sleep with tart cherry that provides natural melatonin, while the Active Magnesium Powder hydrates with coconut water electrolytes.
These formulas can be mixed with 8-10 ounces of hot or cold water to relax and recover after workouts or before bed. Or, you can go all out and mix up this green libation in honor of St. Patrick’s Day!