鎂螯合物: 補充劑和好處

Magnesium is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body. Generally, the adult body contains about 25 grams of magnesium, 50-60% of which is stored in bones, and the rest is stored in muscles and soft tissues, especially in the most metabolically active parts, such as the heart, brain, liver, and heart. kidney . The magnesium content in the blood is less than 1% of the total magnesium in the human body, and the magnesium in the blood is strictly controlled by the body's natural buffer system.

Magnesium is a cofactor for more than 300 enzyme systems in the human body, regulating a variety of biochemical reactions, including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, bone density and strength, and cardiovascular health. Magnesium is also required for all enzyme reactions in the body that require the energy molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Magnesium plays an important role in the transport of calcium and potassium across cell membranes, a process that is essential for the proper functioning of nerves, muscle contraction, and heart rhythm.

Magnesium occurs naturally in a variety of foods, such as cocoa, green leafy vegetables, soybeans, almonds and brown rice. About 50% of the magnesium we get through our diet is absorbed by the body.

There are many forms of magnesium available in supplements. These include magnesium oxide, orotates, glycinates, and chelates. However, due to its molecular structure, magnesium chelate is considered one of the most easily absorbed forms of magnesium .

What does it mean if a supplement is chelated?

Chelated supplements are one of the better-absorbed mineral supplements available on the market. The word "chelate" means forming a ring-like complex that allows one mineral to grab onto and bond with another mineral. Most chelation formulas use protein molecules such as amino acids. Magnesium chelates are one example, as magnesium compounds are bound to various amino acids.

This chelation process protects minerals from interacting with other compounds that could affect their absorption in the body. Magnesium is generally not well absorbed on its own, so when it is combined with a chelating agent like an amino acid, its absorption capacity is enhanced so it can be used more efficiently by cells.

What are the benefits of magnesium chelates?

Unlike other forms of magnesium, magnesium chelates are combined with a group of amino acids to enhance their absorption by the body's cells . Due to its enhanced absorption or bioavailability, it supports many body processes and functions more effectively. Magnesium helps support:

muscle health

Magnesium is required for all types of muscle contraction and relaxation in the body. One of magnesium's most well-known properties is its ability to reduce muscle spasms, spasms, and twitches. Magnesium is an important nutrient for normal muscle contraction and relaxation, especially smooth muscle. Muscle cramps, twitches, and spasms are all common symptoms of magnesium deficiency, as too little magnesium in the body can lead to impaired muscle function.

bone health

Magnesium is involved in bone formation, affecting the activity of osteocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts to maintain and support bone health and strength. Adequate magnesium levels in the body are positively correlated with bone mineral density in both men and women, suggesting that magnesium deficiency may be a risk factor for bone fragility.
Magnesium is also an important element in the metabolism and action of vitamin D, which is essential for bone health. Magnesium is responsible for converting vitamin D into its active form in the body, and the active form of magnesium can perform tasks such as supporting bone strength and density. Approximately 54% of magnesium is stored in the bone matrix, which acts as a reservoir and helps maintain bone structure.

cardiovascular health

Magnesium is essential for the proper functioning of the entire cardiovascular system. It affects the contraction of the heart muscle by affecting the electrical activity of the heart muscle cells and calcium concentration - calcium stimulates the heart muscle and constricts blood vessels, while magnesium relaxes the heart muscle and dilates blood vessels. This is important for normal heart rhythm and heart muscle contraction.

nervous system health

Magnesium plays a vital role in the function of the nervous system. During periods of stress, the body uses its magnesium stores more than usual, which increases the excretion of magnesium in the urine, suggesting that magnesium is important, especially during periods of stress and mild anxiety.

protein synthesis

One of the many functions of magnesium in the body is in the synthesis of proteins, including the basic building blocks of life—DNA and RNA. Magnesium is a cofactor for many enzymes responsible for protein structure.

Is magnesium chelate the same as magnesium glycinate?

  • Chelated Magnesium vs. Magnesium Glycinate – Many people wonder if these forms of magnesium are equally absorbable or if one form is better than the other.
  • Magnesium glycinate is a magnesium compound bound to two amino acid glycine molecules. Magnesium chelate binds not only to glycine but to a variety of amino acids, but it still has the same reactive chemistry as magnesium glycinate.

Since these two forms of magnesium have the same chemical reactions between them, it's obvious that they are absorbed and utilized in the body in very similar ways.

Do magnesium chelates help with sleep?

To date, there are not many studies specifically focusing on magnesium chelates for promoting sleep. However, studies show that magnesium deficiency can lead to poor sleep quality. Magnesium is widely believed to aid sleep due to its effects on the central nervous system and neuromuscular system, and may help reduce sleep latency and early morning awakenings.

You can find chelated magnesium in our 1000 mg chelated magnesium supplement. It is a highly absorbable supplement that is gentle on the stomach, helps relieve muscle spasms and spasms, supports cardiovascular health, supports bone health and development, and aids in protein synthesis in the body.

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