Recommended Daily Allowance for Magnesium

• The official recommended daily dietary allowance for magnesium is around 300 to 400 mg. The RDA guidelines are based on values that are absolutely essential for preventing a deficiency.
• However, according to scientific research, these recommended quantities may be insufficient for maintaining optimal health and performance, particularly in the case of athletes.
• Many experts therefore call for an increase of the RDA for magnesium to 6 to 8 mg per kilogram body weight, which corresponds to a daily dose of 400 to 1,000 mg of pure magnesium, according to body weight.

Reasons for magnesium deficiency

• Increased stressIn stress situations the need for magnesium increases and additional adrenaline and noradrenaline, the stress hormones, are released, which simultaneously constrict the vessels. ince magnesium impacts on the release of stress hormones, a magnesium deficiency can aggravate the stress symptoms even more.
• Increased magnesium need during sportPhysical activities cause the body to require significantly more magnesium due to increased muscle actions. In addition, increased perspiration means that more magnesium is exuded. Sufficient magnesium prevents muscle cramps, a build-up of lactic acid, which is also responsible for sore muscles, and at the same time increases endurance.
• Poor dietOur ancestors ingested foodstuffs rich in magnesium for thousands of years. Their main source of food comprised nuts, whole grain and vegetables. As a result there was no need for the body to store magnesium, which means that the body never learned how to store magnesium.

FAQ

What is Magnesium Oil?

"Magnesium Oil" is a saturated magnesium chloride water solution. The magnesium chloride concentration is 31 . The solution is known as an "oil" as it feels oily, but is not actually an oil.

What are the advantages of external application of magnesium?

External application of magnesium offers the following advantages when compared to oral ingestion, such as by means of tablets, granulate or liquid form:

• No re-absorption problems in the gastro-intestinal tract
• Dosage according to individual requirements possible
• No dosage-dependent side effects such as diarrhoea
• Faster effectiveness
• Direct application to problem areas possible (e.g. in the case of cramps)