The TGA recently announced, along with many other changes, that it will be requiring a new warning to appear on labels of all products containing cheaply used and poorly absorbed, inorganic forms of magnesium that deliver more than 350mg of elemental magnesium per dose.
This means that it will be much easier to tell which supplements are using bio available forms of magnesium, giving you better overall results.
The warning will have to state state: 'Contains magnesium, which may cause diarrhoea'. Interestingly, however, this warning will not apply to magnesium citrate as this form of magnesium is recognised by the TGA as being well absorbed and thus unlikely to cause diarrhoea when taken orally.
So, why is this important for you? why should we be using magnesium? Here are some facts about magnesium and its use:
The recommended daily intakes (RDIs) for magnesium in adolescents, adult men and women, and pregnant women are between 360 to 420mg every day for healthy individuals not at risk of magnesium deficiency. For those at risk of magnesium deficiency, additional supplementation may be required.
Magnesium plays numerous fundamental roles in the body. It is important for the structure of bones, mitochondria, DNA and RNA.
Magnesium is a calcium antagonist, inhibiting the release and action of calcium-induced ‘excitatory’ transmitters, such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, acetylcholine, prostaglandins, bradykinin and histamine
Magnesium is a cofactor in more than 300 enzyme systems that regulate diverse biochemical reactions in the body, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, and blood pressure regulation.
If you have concerns about the type of magnesium you are using or you would like more information on the best supplements to get please feel free to send me an email on mjanewellness@gmail.com
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