Sometimes ancient technologies are the best. One case in point is transdermal magnesium. Transdermal magnesium is liquid magnesium created from elements found in the Dead Sea and has been found to be effective in treating skin disorders as well as a wide variety of maladies that frequently reduce the quality of life as presenting health challenges.
Magnesium is an essential mineral that the human body requires to function properly, and more than half of us have barely enough magnesium in our bodies to survive. Having low magnesium levels allows certain health challenges to rise to the surface of our awareness in the form of pain, sickness, and/or disease.
Low Magnesium Level Can Lead to
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Brittle nails
- Diabetes
- Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia (widespread body pain)
- Hair loss
- High blood pressure
- Hyperexcitability
- Joint pain
- Muscle cramps
- Osteoporosis
- Skin inflammation
- Tremors
Magnesium is bioavailable in a variety of foods, such as
- Almonds
- Avocado
- Brown rice
- Cashews
- Chia seeds
- Green leafy vegetables
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Pumpkin seeds
- Rolled oats
- Soymilk
- Spinach
- Whole wheat bread
Statistically, if you live in the United States of America, you are not eating these foods, certainly not in the amounts that will introduce am effective amount of magnesium in your body to be sufficient, therefore supplementation is necessary.
Magnesium Depletion
Magnesium can also be depleted from the body in various ways, modern medicines, especially diuretics and antibiotics. Other bodily functions can also be responsible for low magnesium levels in the body including sweating, chronic diarrhea, and kidney disease.
Avoid Digestive Tract
Transdermal magnesium is not processed through the digestive tract when it is applied via the skin, the largest organ of the body, as it is absorbed through the hair follicles and sweat glands. Magnesium is not well-suited for the digestive tract because there are elements in the gut that protect the body from absorbing bad bacteria and parasitic infestations. One such substance found in the digestive tract is that can block the absorption of magnesium. Phytates is also known for blocking iron, zinc, and calcium.
That’s why transdermal magnesium is a better way to supplement one’s magnesium topically, rather than routing through the digestive tract.
By effectively elevating your body’s magnesium to optimal levels can provide you with,
Elevated Magnesium Benefits
- Increased ATP or adenosine triphosphate
- DNA repair
- Decreased inflammation.
- Fighting free radicals
- Muscle relaxation
- Calmed nerves
- Increased Muscle protein
- Bone strengthening
- Increased immune system
- Blood sugar regulation
- Healthy skin, hair, and nails
Ongoing Scientific Studies
Several studies have determined that transdermal magnesium is an effective method of magnesium supplementation asserting that it can pass through the skin’s tissues. Other studies challenge this idea, so more studies are necessary.
One study concluded that transdermal magnesium measurably raised levels in blood and urine. The Journal of Integrative Medicine also reported the effects of transdermal magnesium on fibromyalgia. The application of magnesium chloride spray effectively reduced symptoms of the disorder and provided pain relief.