Over 50% of people in the US have a magnesium deficiency.  In the marketplace there are many magnesium supplement products available for consumption. The question remains, what is the best type to use and  how much is required for the body?

This depends on a number of factors:

- Age

- Gender

- The current level of health

- The current level of fitness

Magnesium is an electrolyte that is essential for the body. We acquire the mineral through our foods and it plays a large part in how the body moves and operates.  It keeps the brain, muscles and the heart in good health.

The levels of  magnesium in the body depends on your lifestyle and nutrition. Depletion of magnesium can be due to ill health, increased physical activity  or generally through the daily stresses of life in general. Research has suggested that supplementation of magnesium will help a number of ailments:

- Migraines

- Anxiety

- Chronic pain

- Diabetes

- Thyroid health

 Signs of magnesium deficiency include:

- Muscle cramps

- Signs of depression

- Low Energy

- Struggling to sleep

- Craving for sugar

The recommended daily intake of magnesium  is 400mg's for males and 310mg's for females. Foods that are excellent sources of magnesium include:

- Nuts and Seeds

- Legumes

- Leafy vegetables such as Kale and Spinach

Due to many factors, todays intake of magnesium through foods is not sufficient enough to be able to get the required daily amount of this mineral into the body. This is presuming that people are actually eating the correct foods as well. This is why supplementation of minerals and other nutrients is required as part of a persons normal diet. 

There are 2 main types of magnesium generally available in supplements in the marketplace. 

1. Magnesium Citrate (Combined with organic salt)

2. Magnesium Glycinate (Combined with Amino Acids)

3. Magnesium Oxide (Extracted through Milk)

B.ARS Supplements product is available as a product which is combined with Glycinate (An Amino Acid)  This enables the body to easily absorb the magnesium more easily.  This will assist sleep and also acts as an anti inflammatory.