Magnesium and calcium are fundamental nutrients that need to be in balance
with each other in order for you to fully experience good health. Their
importance on a cellular level is critical. Calcium and magnesium are like
opposite sides of a coin. Calcium excites nerves, while magnesium calms them
down. Calcium makes muscles contract. Magnesium is necessary for muscles to
relax. Calcium is needed for blood clotting, but magnesium keeps the blood
flowing freely.
Calcium & Magnesium: A Matter of Balance
You experience the tensing (calcium) and relaxing (magnesium) interaction of
these two elements each time your heart beats, when you feel your pulse, and
every time you breathe.
When we are under stress, our cells-which in their resting state contain
magnesium-go through a change. Calcium, normally outside the cells, enters the
cells and the calcium level becomes high. This is the action state in which a
muscle cell, for example, will contract and tense the muscle. The magnesium then
pushes the calcium out of the cell and the cell is again in its resting, relaxed
state.
Think of it as an on-off switch. The "off" is magnesium and the "on" is
calcium.
But what happens to a cell that is not in balance-where the magnesium level
in the body is deficient? In simple terms, the "off" switch doesn't fully turn
off. That means calcium can continuously leak into the cells and stimulate cell
activity (the "on" switch). The result is stress accompanied by one or more of
the magnesium deficiency symptoms listed on the other side of this page.
Magnesium helps your muscles and nerves function properly; it keeps your
heart rhythm steady, supports a healthy immune system and also assists in
keeping your bones strong. This essential mineral helps regulate blood sugar
levels, promotes normal blood pressure and is required for producing and storing
energy. It's easy to see why many researchers say that no single dietary factor
is as critical as magnesium.
Calcium-Too Much of a Good Thing?
Calcium deficiency can be a serious issue. It is an important nutrient your
body needs every day, but too much calcium can also be a problem.
The recommended adequate intake of calcium according to the National
Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, is 1,000 mg for adults aged
19-50 and 1,200 mg for 51 plus. There are many adults who are taking 1,200-1,500
mg of supplemental calcium in addition to their dietary intake of calcium (an 8
oz cup of low-fat fruit yogurt contains 345 mg of calcium and one cup of nonfat
milk contains 306 mg). Unassimilated calcium can end up in the soft tissues of
the body where it deposits and hardens (calcifies) or in the urine where it may
result in kidney stones.
Unless calcium and magnesium are properly balanced, magnesium becomes
depleted (too much calcium can itself deplete magnesium levels). This can result
in an inability to quickly recover from stress and can itself be a source of
stress.
Do You Have a Healthy Magnesium Level?
Most people don't get enough magnesium, including many who already take
magnesium. There are two reasons for this: the amount of magnesium required by
the body is greater than people think and many magnesium capsules and tablets
are not completely absorbed by the body.
Magnesium deficiency can be caused by a number of stresses on the body,
including-but not limited to-lack of adequate dietary magnesium, emotional
stress, some drugs (diuretics, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, insulin,
cortisone), heavy exercise, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and too much
calcium in the diet.
The Anti-Stress Drink
Natural Calm is the solution to both restoring a healthy magnesium level and
balancing your calcium intake-the result of which is natural stress relief.
Natural Calm is the best-selling magnesium supplement on the market for the
third year in a row according to health food supermarket scanner reports.1 It
features a proprietary formula developed by nutritional researcher Peter Gillham
that provides a highly absorbable, water-soluble magnesium in ionic form (having
molecular charge that allows the element to easily bond with water), so it is
ready to go to work right away.
Natural Calm can gradually reduce accumulated calcium, giving fast relief to
many symptoms of magnesium depletion.
Stress Relief and Health
Millions have experienced the stress relief and health benefits Natural Calm
provides. Drink stress away naturally with The Anti-Stress Drink. You deserve
the best. We want you to feel healthier and be happier. Flavored Calms contain
organic raspberry, lemon and or orange flavors and organic stevia.
Suggested Use:Directions:
Individual needs may vary. Start with 1 teaspoon (or less) daily and gradually
increase to 3 teaspoons (or more, as needed). When bowels are comfortably loose,
this is the optimal amount. Some people may need to start with a half teaspoon
only and gradually work up to higher amounts. Natural Calm can be taken with or
without food. Place powder in a glass or mug: add 2-3 oz or hot water. Fill with
warm or cold water and enjoy. You can also simply add Natural Calm to a glass or
bottle of cold water.
Product Facts:Supplement Facts:
Serving Size 1-3 teaspoons
Servings Per Container
Amount Per Serving
Magnesium 615mg
