If you’re one of those people who don’t like swallowing tablets, you’ve no doubt already faced the dilemma of which nutritional supplement to choose. If you wanted to be thorough and ensure you got every single one, you’d have to swallow several of them every day. That’s why various combinations have been developed to help you with these difficulties. One of them is CalMag, a dual combination of calcium and magnesium.
Who is this combination of minerals intended for? Older people begin to experience problems with bone thinning – osteoporosis. As we age, our bones lose an important building block: calcium. This is why bones break more easily and take longer to heal. Calcium is equally important for muscle growth and is found in the blood and other tissues.
We obtain calcium mainly from a healthy diet: from milk and dairy products, leafy vegetables, nuts, seeds, oat flakes and mineral water.
A calcium deficiency most commonly manifests as muscle cramps, a tingling sensation in the limbs, brittle nails or tooth decay. Psychologically, it mainly manifests as excessive tiredness, insomnia, nervousness and mood swings.
The second important mineral is magnesium. It is vital for the proper functioning of the nervous and muscular systems. It alleviates nervous tension, psychological stress, fatigue and headaches (including migraines). Magnesium is key to the proper functioning of the entire circulatory system and plays an important role in preventing heart attacks.
Magnesium can be obtained from bananas, almonds, nuts, dark leafy vegetables and wholemeal bread. A deficiency is often experienced by athletes, diabetics or people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol. It is a common part of the diet for long-distance runners and marathon runners.
Magnesium, when combined with valerian, acts as a natural remedy. This combination is ideal during convalescence and periods of increased physical exertion. It alleviates exhaustion. It should also be taken by people with digestive disorders such as anorexia or inflammatory bowel disease, or by those on long-term corticosteroid treatment. CalMag is also recommended if you are suffering from loss of appetite or nausea.
Magnesium levels in the body can be affected and reduced by certain medicines, such as antibiotics, painkillers, diuretics and contraceptive pills. Paradoxically, magnesium absorption can also be disrupted by excessively high doses, as the body loses its ability to utilise it effectively. It is therefore crucial to ensure the correct dosage and a balanced ratio of the individual nutrients. For the best possible absorption, it is best to provide the body with protein, which can be found in meat, fish and eggs. Vitamins B, C and D also significantly aid the body’s utilisation of magnesium.
It is precisely this dual combination that has been designed to provide your body with an optimal supply of essential minerals.
