Magnesium Benefits
I bought a bottle of Tension RX at the health food store, for tension/anxiety. I haven't found it helpful at all. It contains B-6 100mg. and Magnesium 116 mg., Hops Extract 100mg. Anyone familiar with what these ingredients are good for?
Answer:Magnesium is known as the antistress mineral. It is essential for effective nerve and muscle funtioning. Itis also important for converting blood sugar into energy. Magnesium is necessary for calcium and vitamin C metabolism, as well as that of phosphorus, sodium and potassium.
Daily recommended intake for Magnesium for adults is 250 - 500mg.
Benefits of magnesium supplementation are:
Aid in fighting depression;
Promote a healthier cardiovascular system and help prevent heart attacks;
Keep teeth healthier;
Help prevent calcium deposits, kidney and gallstones;
Bring relief from indigestion;
Combined with calcium can work as a natural tranquilizer.
Best natural sources for magnesium are unmilled grains, figs, almonds, nuts, seeds, dark green vegeies and bananas.
Women who are on the pill or taking estrogen in any form would be well advised to eat more magnesium rich foods. (Keep in mind that meat, fish and dairy products are relatively poor sources.)
Vitamin B6 is necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid and magnesium. It will strengthen the immune system and generally works synergistically with the other B vitamins.