iThrive, a functional medicine company, has unveiled its new white paper titled “Magnesium in Motion: A Dynamic Study of Supplement Absorption", providing in-depth insights about the significance of magnesium in human health, the consequences of deficiency of magnesium, the relevance of its supplementation and testing for managing the levels in our body.
The study highlights magnesium’s essential role in a range of physiological processes, including nerve conduction, muscle contraction, cardiac activity, glucose regulation, bone formation and DNA repair. It also explores the potential benefits of magnesium for cardiovascular health, bone mineral density, glucose tolerance, migraine prevention, mood regulation and sleep quality, while highlighting the growing popularity of chelated forms such as magnesium bisglycinate.
Commenting on the report, Mugdha Pradhan, a functional medicine practitioner and certified breathwork practitioner and founder & CEO of iThrive, said, “At iThrive, we are committed to regularly examining the science behind different nutrients and bringing together the available research in a way that offers deeper, evidence-based insights. This white paper is part of that larger effort—to move beyond surface-level conversations, understand how nutrients function within the body, and make reliable scientific knowledge more accessible to people seeking to take a more informed approach to their health and wellness.”
Only 30–50 per cent of dietary magnesium is absorbed by the small intestines, with large intestines assisting in further adjusting the absorption levels. About 50–60 per cent of magnesium in the body is stored in the bones. When it comes to the kidneys, they process around 2,400 mg of magnesium in one day, but the vast majority is absorbed again.
Apart from all of this, the importance of magnesium is also shown in the way that insufficient amounts of it lead to insulin resistance, type-2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (such as stroke), migraine, Alzheimer's disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Magnesium is available as various supplements: magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, and magnesium chloride. These supplements are touted as a way to boost magnesium consumption, improve general health and wellness, and address particular health issues. Magnesium testing is yet another critical topic addressed in the report. The paper analyzes the difference between magnesium testing in the serum (which indicates the current amount of magnesium) and magnesium testing in the red blood cells, which can provide insight into long-term magnesium levels. |