Floradix / Salus Salus Magnesium Liquid - 250ml

Salus Flora also has a magnesium tonic. Same mineral compound in a liquid soluble form as the Floradix, the Iron Compound, the Calcium- Magnesium, the Kindervital.

What is it?
It is in a base of digestive, slightly bitter, tonic teas to strengthen digestion, absorption, and mineral absorption in the gut as well as colon health, and it is available as a base of food and vegetable juices to provide food acids, food sugars, and vegetable acids, which are important to have  in the gut for enhancing mineral absorption. The formula is also a liquid soluble mineral compound organically bound; a plant based, food based compound which means that it is the kind of mineral compound that we eat on a daily basis. This is different from the calcium carbonates and phosphates and oxides which, of course, are  inorganic compounds hence they're not very easily absorbed.

Why it is important?
For a whole range of diseases such as heart diseases, high blood pressure, angina, depression, anxiety, menopause, hormonal imbalances, arthritis, asthma, sleeping trouble. It is one of those fundamental nutrients that are required for every single cell in your body to function.It's involved in over 600 enzymatic processes and other physiological functions.Almost any health condition can benefit from it.

Dosage Recommended
One dose a day should supply you with the average, generic, one size fits, all supplemental dose.

How do people feel after taking it?
It is typically considered the grand relaxer in the mineral kingdom. It is very important to shut off the stress response in the body.Once you have stress your adrenal function will kick in, your cortisol rises, and your hormones and neurons get out of balance, your calcium magnesium balance will shift inside and outside the cells.You need magnesium to turn that off; to calm down the stress response.That's one of the reasons why people will typically use it in the evenings for sleep problems, insomnia, and for high blood pressure. Arthritic pain and inflammatory conditions, all of those health conditions and symptoms have been reported to be managed by it.

Floradix Magnesium Liquid
Magnesium is the most abundant mineral in the body and is essential for proper calcium absorption. Magnesium supports a healthy circulatory system and helps relax the arteries and muscles. It also benefits the proper functioning of the colon and thus helps in maintaining bowel regularity.

Floradix Magnesium Liquid provides the body with 250 mg of highly absorbable elemental magnesium per 20 ml serving.

The following foods also contain certain amounts of Magnesium: Wheat Germ. Millet, Soy, Soy Milk, Tofu, Cashews, Peanuts, Green Leafy Vegetables. Eating some of these foods daily, in addition to taking Floradix Magnesium Liquid, will help ensure an adequate intake of Magnesium per day.

Magnesium is need forenergy production and the need increases with the more exercise you endure ...
Magnesium is an important catalyst for the body's chemical reactions, meaning that it increases the rate at which chemical reactions occur. Some of the most important chemical reactions that involve magnesium are in the Kreb's cycle, the cycle inside every cell that leads to energy production.

Without magnesium the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses is compromised. This can lead to nervous disorders, depression and muscle weakness or twitches. Magnesium is a useful supplement for PMS symptoms that involves irritability and mood swings. Magnesium also decreases menstrual pain by relaxing the uterine muscles. In pregnancy magnesium acts as a uterine relaxant and can prevent premature labour.

Studies show supplemental magnesium in pregnancy also decreases the risk of birth defects such as cerebral palsy. Magnesium is an important mineral for cardiovascular health. It regulates the heartbeat, prevents the calcification of arteries and relaxes arterial vessels to prevent hypertension. Magnesium has also been researched for its ability to reduce cholesterol, and protect against osteoporosis.

Sources of Magnesium
Magnesium can be found as a lone mineral, usually in tablet or capsule form (rarely as a powder). Chelated or citrated magnesium supplements are easier for the body to use and can be taken with or without food. Chelated simply means that magnesium is bonded to a protein molecule, for example aspartate or glycinate, and citrated means that magnesium is bonded to a citrate molecule.

Both processes enhance magnesium's absorption in the intestinal tract but decrease the amount of magnesium that is available in one supplemental dose versus magnesium oxide. The magnesium in antacids is not a good supplemental source because it neutralizes stomach acid and will impair the absorption of other minerals, like calcium.

Magnesium is more commonly used in a Calcium/Magnesium complex. They are available as tablets, capsules, powders and liquids. Magnesium is found in the same forms as are available in single magnesium supplements. When choosing a Cal/Mag complex consider the ratio of calcium to magnesium. The most popular is 2 calcium:1 magnesium because calcium is normally recommended at twice the daily amount as compared to magnesium. However for those individuals in need of extra magnesium 1:1 and 3:2 (Cal:Mag) ratio supplements are available.

Coral calcium is an option for those who use a calcium/magnesium complex. Coral calcium contains a form of magnesium oxide that has better absorption because it is a naturally occurring magnesium. It occurs in a 1:4 ratio (magnesium:calcium) and is found in a complex with many other minerals. Two types of coral calcium exist, fossilized and marine. Fossilized coral is farmed after it floats to the top of the ocean while marine grade is live coral that is vacuumed from the ocean floor. There is a debate between the maker of both types as to which is better with no clear winner emerging. One must consider the ecological effect of both processes when purchasing coral calcium. Ensure that your supplement is tested for contaminants since the coral is farmed from the ocean. Even after purification coral calcium contains minute amounts of heavy metals and should not be consumed by pregnant or nursing women.

The body's need for magnesium is increased by heavy exercise, the consumption of alcohol and the use of diuretics, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Diarrhea, fluoride intake and high levels of zinc and vitamin D increase the body's need for magnesium. Magnesium absorption is decreased by fat-soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E and K), fatty foods, calcium, cod liver oil and foods containing oxalic acid. Oxalic acid containing foods include almonds, chard, cocoa, rhubarb, spinach and black tea.