These are super-concentrated forms of magnesium chloride, a form of magnesium known for its superior solubility. Magnesium is absorbed through the skin, giving transdermal magnesium therapy many of the same benefits as some of the transdermal patches available today.
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A clear benefit of transdermal magnesium is its potential to accelerate the process of magnesium replacement therapy. It has been shown that restoration of magnesium levels can take anywhere from six weeks to an entire year. 5 6
Dr. Norman Shealy, M.D. Ph.D. and founder of the American Holistic Medical Association, was an early advocate for the advantages of magnesium and the particular benefits of transdermal applications of magnesium:
Upon being introduced to the potential of liquid soaks for magnesium and natural DHEA stimulation, Dr. Shealy, a trained neuroscientist and medical researcher who studied at Duke University, performed experiments to test the ability of the skin to absorb magnesium.
Dr. R.H. Waring of the University of Birmingham has also studied topical magnesium absorption in the form of magnesium sulfate salts. In his study, nineteen subjects in good health took daily baths of 12 minutes in duration for a period of seven days. Magnesium sulfate was added to baths and agitated to solution prior to entry. Magnesium blood levels and urine samples were measured in the study, by a flame photometric method.
The results of the study reported changes in magnesium levels in blood before and after the testing period. Blood levels showed an average increase of 10 ppm/ml after one day of soaking, and 36.3 ppm/ml after seven days, indicating an increase in blood magnesium concentration after prolonged soaking.
The most common laboratory test for assessing magnesium status is serum magnesium, which is known to inconsistently represent actual total-body or intracellular magnesium content (content inside the cells). In a study published by the American College of Nutrition, it was noted that as many as 50% of cases of magnesium deficiency are not recognized, due to statistical errors in the normal range set for serum magnesium testing. 10
Researchers suggested both changes in the way that serum magnesium tests are evaluated, as well as a more proactive stance by the medical community on providing magnesium therapy for patients whose symptoms or diagnoses stood to benefit. These included:
There are almost no precautions to observe with regard to transdermal magnesium therapy. For most people without kidney disorders, the skin automatically regulates safe intake, so dosage issues are simply a matter of personal choice.
Considering the significant number of magnesium-related symptoms and conditions, you may want to seek information on your personal level of magnesium deficit, as this can provide clues as to the amount of magnesium replacement therapy may be required for you.
Dr Charles Heard and his team at Cardiff University were instrumental in the development of our transdermal magnesium range and he continues to absorption-test every new line product, providing absolute confidence in the efficacy of our formulations.
Our magnesium infused lotion is an essential tool in your daily skincare regime to support and rejuvenate skin. It effectively soothes, softens and heals dry skin and supports skin health by lowering cortisol levels and improving cellular turnover. Lightweight formula absorbs quickly and is non-greasy. Finished with shea butter and cocoa butter.
You can take magnesium as a supplement, but you can also absorb it through the skin. This is called 'transdermal' absorption: through the skin. Magnesium chloride in oil or cream is effective for this purpose. The advantage of transdermal absorption is that you don't need to swallow anything. The cream or oil can also contain other ingredients for the skin.
Cymbiotika makes transdermal magnesium oil with extracts from herbs, fruits and mushrooms. The magnesium chloride comes from the Dead Sea. The oil leaves no residue on your skin and is suitable for vegans.
But we can also use natural transdermal products therapeutically. People have been using minerals like magnesium topically for thousands of years. Ancient Romans and their predecessors may not have known that minerals could explain their healing baths, but they knew that long soaks in certain waters were beneficial to health.
The ocean water captured in the ponds is allowed to sit for several months until it becomes a concentrated form of magnesium chloride. Ours also contains 80 to 90 other trace minerals, naturally occurring in ocean water.
If you have sensitive bowels, you may prefer transdermal magnesium. All magnesium is a natural laxative, but transdermal is less so, which means people who already struggle with too much regularity sometimes prefer topical magnesium.
In terms of absorption, there is no clinical data comparing magnesium citrate (Natural Calm) to transdermal magnesium chloride. Based on testimonials, it seems clear that both are very helpful for sleep, stress, tension and pain relief.
Our most concentrated form of transdermal magnesium, each 1ml of Magnesium Chloride Liquid contains 450mg of magnesium chloride, equivalent to 120mg of elemental magnesium. This product can be applied directly to the skin, swabbed onto the face with a cotton pad, or added to a footbath or full-body bath.
Topical magnesium can be applied at any time of day. Use it before a stressful day, after a workout (to replace magnesium lost by sweat), during the day when you feel tension, or before bed to keep muscles and nerves relaxed at night.
You may hear that 60% of what is applied to the skin is absorbed into the bloodstream. This is, however, too simplistic. Different substances have different absorption rates. When it comes to magnesium chloride, we can look to a study out of the UK.
Magnesium supplements are available either as inorganic magnesium salt, an organic magnesium salt, or a magnesium chelate (a combo of magnesium and amino acid). There are proven differences in absorbability, but organic magnesium salts, like Natural Calm, are highly absorbable when taken orally.
Evidence suggests that transdermal magnesium is better absorbed than many pills or tablets, too. And we know that many experts, including Dr. Carolyn Dean, argue that topical magnesium therapy is a fast, effective way to increase magnesium levels.
All magnesium taken to excess causes a laxative effect. For most people, this is a welcome side effect; constipation is a common issue. But when diarrhea occurs, it means too much magnesium has been taken at one time. The body is safely excreting the excess magnesium through the bowels. The solution is to take smaller amounts of magnesium at one time.
Magnesium toxicity from magnesium salts is rare because excess magnesium is readily excreted in urine by the kidneys. Anyone with kidney disease should consult a doctor before adding magnesium to their supplement regime.
Whenever a new batch of our magnesium chloride is released, it is lab-tested to check for petrochemicals, pathogens, agricultural runoff and heavy metals that might be harmful. Our magnesium chloride always tests and is certified clean.
Much of the research done on magnesium supplementation and these conditions has centered on dietary magnesium in food and oral supplementation. While the benefits of magnesium supplementation appear to be significant, little research has been done to date on magnesium oil, which is delivered through the skin instead of orally.
However, one small study, reported in the Journal of Integrative Medicine, indicated that transdermal application of magnesium chloride on the arms and legs of people with fibromyalgia reduced symptoms, such as pain. Participants were asked to spray magnesium chloride four times on each limb, twice daily, for one month. Some people with fibromyalgia have too little magnesium in muscle cells. Most magnesium in the body is housed in either muscle cells or bone.
Magnesium is the 8th most abundant element on earth [1]. It is mined from the earth in minerals such as magnesite and dolomite, but also present in near infinite quantities in the ocean [1]. Without magnesium, life as we know it could not exist. Magnesium plays an important role in the human body and is a cofactor in over 300 enzymes needed in biochemical reactions [2].
Magnesium is an essential mineral for the daily function of our bodies. Young, old, or in-between, important biological processes such as energy production, fuel utilisation, protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, bone development, blood pressure and blood glucose regulation are dependent on magnesium balance [3-5].
Chronically low levels of magnesium in the body can predispose us to chronic disease including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis (low bone density) and migraines [2]. Therefore, getting your daily fill of magnesium is essential for health and longevity.
Magnesium is available in a variety of plant and animal food and drinks (see list below). Only about 30-40% of the magnesium we consume in our diets is absorbed by the body [15-16]. Foods rich in magnesium include [14-15]:
High amounts of magnesium from dietary supplements or medication can result in an unpleasant laxative effect - causing nausea, abdominal cramping, and diarrhea [14]. One of the benefits of topical magnesium is that it bypasses the gut, and therefore has little to no side effects, except for the potential for mild local skin irritation. It has antiseptic properties and may also sting when applied to a cut or abrasion. This a one of the great advantages to using topical magnesium in addition to magnesium you may get from dietary sources and oral supplements.
We partner with EcoMag to ensure our customers receive the worlds purest magnesium (99.5% purity), sustainably sourced from our infinite supply off the coast of Western Australia. Using cutting edge processes and technology, we create eco-friendly products which are mindful of the environment ensuring a better place for future generations.
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