Magnesium

The fourth most plentiful mineral in your body, magnesium, is an essential mineral that has several vital functions within your body. It is primarily found in your bones and other tissue, such as your muscles and joints.

Many foods like sesame seeds, chia seeds, cashew nuts and dark leafy greens like spinach are naturally rich in magnesium. But even though magnesium is found in many foods, many people don't get enough magnesium in their diet. As an essential mineral, keeping adequate levels of magnesium is critical for the well-being of your body and mind. 

What does magnesium do?

If you are wondering, "what is magnesium good for?" you will be pleased to know it has many different roles within your body. It is an essential mineral to take that helps with various processes, including supporting your muscles and bones and maintaining your energy levels. 

Magnesium also plays a crucial role in absorbing calcium, which helps keep your bones strong and healthy. A long-term deficiency cause loss of bone mineral density, which can lead to bone problems such as osteoporosis.

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of different biological processes. More of these include:

1. Converting food into energy to maintain your energy levels
2. Producing new proteins from amino acids to help maintain muscles and build hormones
3. Regulating your nervous system to help your brain 
4. Maintaining normal psychological function

You can find out more about how magnesium can benefit your body in our article: why we need magnesium.

Boost your magnesium intake with supplements

If you feel you are not getting enough magnesium from your diet, a magnesium supplement will help increase your levels.

Contribute to your magnesium intake with a simple tablet like our Holland and Barrett Magnesium 375mg Tablets. Easy, quick to take and suitable for vegans, these magnesium tablets will make a great addition to your daily vitamin routine. Take them in the morning with breakfast or later in the day with a meal to supplement your magnesium intake.

We recommend always checking with a doctor to ensure you do not take too much magnesium for your body.

If you find tablets difficult to swallow, browse our full range of magnesium supplements to find the best magnesium product for you. Our collection includes tablets, sprays, capsules and even powders, so there will be a form of magnesium for you.