The word “CHELATED”

Chelate means “claw-like” in Greek language, magnesium is bound like a claw in between “glycine” amino acid molecules. This claw bond basically saves magnesium from the digestive distress and it becomes easier to absorb by the body. Glycine amino acid has the characteristics of a calming neurotransmitter that helps the central nervous system (CNS).

How magnesium improves sleep

Magnesium glycinate or biglycinate are the two names of the same thing, it is highly bioavailable i.e. easily consumed by the body. Magnesium plays a vital role in alot of body functions, it is a mineral of calmness, it reduces the stress harmones, decreasing anxiety, giving a restful sleep.It boosts the calming neurotramitters GABA ( gamma amino-butyric acid) thus promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety. Cortisol reduction plays vital role in relieving chronic stress. The glycinate (glycine) does a double role in calming the brain and imroving sleep quality. Magnesium also supports in production of serotonin, elevating mood and reducing depression. This is the two sided double effect, first, the decrease of stress and second, the elevation of mood.

Can it control diabetes

If your HbA1c is higher, then your body is struggling hard to process the sugar. Magnesium glycinate helps insulin to enter the cells which body is composed of. It helps insulin sensitivity reaction to digest the sugar and brings down the HbA1c level, regulates sugar spikes, fasting sugar and improves overall glucose control.

Eye Twitching

The magnesium deficiency caused optic nerve and mean retinal fibre layer (RFNL) less than the average acccording to a research conducted by NIH. Meaning thereby that magnesium insufficiency has affects in the nerves of the eye. It may be a contributing factor in the performance of nerves related to eye, causing eye twitching. In one of the articles of Healthline, it is expressed that magnesium deficiency is known to cause muscle contractions, so eye twitching may be a possibility. There are several other reasons of eye twitching besides magnesium deficiency which may include deficiency of vitamins B12, vitamin D, calcium and excessive use of caffiene, tobacco, alcohol etc.

Zeiss, a famous eye care brand in its article related to eye twitching, writes that muscles and nerves communication is helped by magnesium. And its deficincy may send incorrect signals to the muscles. In addition to twitching the magnesium deficiency also lead to leg cramps. Unhealthy and inadequate food consumption leads to magnesium deficiency. Inaddition to unhealthy foods, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, celiac disease and alcohol abuse also leads to magnesium deficiency.

There are 5 broad medical science factors in which Magnesium glycinate may help :

• in boosting GABA, to lower stress and anxiety
• Helps to regulate Cortisol; and it may prevent extra release of excitatory neurotransmitter “glutamate”
• It may also relaxes muscles, jaw clenching and cramping
• Protects stress causing factors, and bring calmness
• It may elevates mood by supporting the release of serotonin (happy hormone)

FAQs

Which magnesium is best for eye twitching?

Health practitioners generally recommend magnesium glycinate and magnesium aspartate for eye twitching. However, it is strongly advised to consult a Doctor, as clinical examination are a must

Does magnesium help varicose veins?

There is no supporting study to suggest that magnesium can cure or can eliminate varicose veins. How ever, there are studies which support magnesium help in muscles and blood vessels to function more efficiently, for more click here

Is epsom salt the same as magnesium flakes?

No epsom salt is made of magnesium sulphate, and magnesium flakes are made up of magnesium chloride. These are two different chemical formulas

Can you take magnesium while breastfeeding?

Yes magnesium supplements are generally considered safe during breastfeeding. However, it is a must to consult with a health practitioner, before start of any kind of supplements

Can magnesium cause dry mouth?

Magnesium supplement is not directly associated with dry mouth. However, supplement type like magnesium citrate and magnesium oxide pull water into the gut, if you are low in fluids it may create a temporary feeling of mouth dryness