Drug Name
High Absorption Magnesium
Drug Uses
Magnesium is a dietary mineral with a wide array of biological activities in the body. Magnesium participates in numerous life-essential processes that occur both inside and outside cells. Magnesium deficiency impacts normal physiologic function on many levels. Adequate magnesium is a fundamental requirement for optimum function of the cardiovascular system, the nervous system and skeletal muscle, as well as the uterus and GI tract. Magnesium deficiency can affect health of the heart, bones and blood vessels and alter blood sugar balance.
As an essential dietary mineral, magnesium plays many important roles, including:
- Acts as a co-factor for metabolic enzymes.
- Assists energy production in cells.
- Supports nerve and muscle function.
- Helps maintain a normal, regular heartbeat.
- Supports bone density.
How Taken
As a dietary supplement, take two pills two times per day, between meals.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Magnesium can reduce tiredness, improve moods, relieve insomnia, asthma and migraines and help pre-menstrual problems. It is used by the medical profession to counteract irregular heart beats (arrhythmia).
Magnesium plays a vital role in the formation of bones and teeth. It is also involved with transmitting nerve signals and causing muscle contractions. Magnesium helps the body process fat and protein, and is important for the secretion of parathyroid hormones. Magnesium helps the smooth muscle surrounding the lung to relax.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of High Absorption Magnesium, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage
Store High Absorption Magnesium at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep High Absorption Magnesium out of the reach of children and away from pets.
Warnings/Precautions
No absolute contraindications. Consult your healthcare professional if pregnant or nursing.
Possible Side Effects
High Absorption Magnesium is not known to have any side effects if taken as per the prescribed dosage.
More Information
Women who take both synthetic estrogen and calcium supplements may be at risk for low blood levels of magnesium. Estrogen promotes the transfer of magnesium from blood to soft tissues. Low blood magnesium may result if the ratio of calcium to magnesium intake exceeds 4 to 1. Magnesium supplementation is thus advisable for women taking estrogen and calcium.
