Magnesium Spray – How does it help with sleep & more?

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Why do you need magnesium?

With 48% of Americans lacking the recommended magnesium levels, this could potentially lead to sleep issues. Studies of older adults, with higher levels of magnesium due to supplementation, showed it helps with falling asleep quickly and not waking up earlier than wanted. Magnesium is helpful in regulating muscle and nerve function, stabilizing blood sugar levels and blood pressure levels, aiding in making protein, bone and DNA.

ACCORDING TO SLEEPFOUNDATION.ORG

“Magnesium is an essential mineral in the body that plays a role in nerve and muscle function, bone development, blood sugar control, and heart rhythm consistency. Research suggests that magnesium helps people  keep healthy sleep schedules and get good quality sleep.”

INSOMNIA

Studies of adults 60 and older showed, with the appropriate magnesium levels, spent less time awake in bed and overall had lower scores on the insomnia scale. It’s important to mention this study lasted 12 weeks. This isn’t an immediate fix, but with consistency, you should see improvement.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME

Many people take magnesium to help with cramping and restless leg. I can personally attest to the restless leg relief at night! Within minutes it subsides and I’m off to sleep! It helps by encouraging the muscles to relax.

SCIATICA RELIEF

Magnesium supplement promotes sciatic nerve regeneration and down-regulates inflammatory response. Magnesium supplements have been shown to significantly improve functional recovery in various neurological disorders. A higher Magnesium diet significantly increased plasma and nerve tissue magnesium concentrations. In addition, magnesium supplementation improved neurobehavioral, electrophysiological functions, enhanced regeneration marker, and reduced deposits of inflammatory cells. A fancy way to saying that reduces inflammation and helps with recovery.

WHY THE SPRAY & NOT A PILL?

Ultimately this is your choice, but the below covers why we feel it’s the best choice.

1.    You’re able to avoid any digestive side effects.
2.    Better Bioavailability – due to avoiding the first pass effect of metabolism in the digestive system to ensure you’re able to absorb it properly.
3.    Faster results – one study found that participants saw an average increase of 59.5% in cellular magnesium levels after 12 weeks of transdermal magnesium treatment.

DOES MAGNESIUM MAKE YOUR FEET PEEL?

In short, sometimes. This is totally normal and eventually you will be left with super soft skin. However, if you don’t love it and it drives you crazy, you can spray anywhere else on your body or simply exfoliate your feet with this happens. I choose the latter and it’s been fine!

REFERENCES FOR MAGNESIUM

1. Arab, A., Rafie, N., Amani, R., & Shirani, F. (2023). The role of magnesium in sleep health: A systematic review of available literature. Biological Trace Element Research, 201(1), 121–128.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35184264/
2. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. (2022, June 2). Magnesium. National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements.https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/
3. Marshall, N. S., Serinel, Y., Killick, R., Child, J. M., Raisin, I., Berry, C. M., Lallukka, T., Wassing, R., Lee, R. W., Ratnavadivel, R., Vedam, H., Grunstein, R., Wong, K. K., Hoyos, C. M., Cayanan, E. A., Comas, M., Chapman, J. L., & Yee, B. J. (2019). Magnesium supplementation for the treatment of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder: A systematic review. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 48, 101218.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31678660/
4. Winkelman, J. W. (2022, May 6). Nocturnal leg cramps. In I. N. Targoff & J. M. Shefner (Eds.). UpToDate.https://www.uptodate.com/contents/nocturnal-leg-cramps
5. Costello, R., Rosanoff, A., Nielsen, F., & West, C. (2023). Perspective: Call for re-evaluation of the tolerable upper intake level for magnesium supplementation in adults. Advances in Nutrition (Bethesda, Md.), 14(5), 973–982.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37487817/
6. Schuette, S. A., Lashner, B. A., & Janghorbani, M. (1994, September 1). Bioavailability of magnesium diglycinate vs magnesium oxide in patients with ileal resection. Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 18(5), 430–435.https://aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0148607194018005430
7. Hung-Chuan Pan ¹, Meei-Ling Sheu, Hong-Lin Su, Ying-Ju Chen, Chun-Jung Chen, Dar-Yu Yang, Wen-Ta Chiu, Fu-Chou Cheng https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21609904/