When it comes to bone health, calcium gets all the credit. But another mineral is working just as hard behind the scenes, and it’s easy to overlook: magnesium.
National survey data shows about 48% of Americans get less magnesium from food and drinks than they need. This season is the perfect time to give magnesium its moment.
What does magnesium do for the body?
One of the biggest magnesium benefits is how much ground it covers. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), magnesium is important for many processes in the body, including “regulating muscle and nerve function” and “making protein, bone, and DNA.”
Did you know that more than half of the magnesium in your body is stored in your bones, where it’s part of the structure itself?
How does magnesium work with calcium and vitamin D?
Magnesium works alongside calcium and vitamin D to support healthy bones. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, and magnesium helps your body use vitamin D: the enzymes that convert vitamin D into its active form depend on magnesium.*
Why do so many people fall short?
In a perfect world, we’d get all the magnesium we need from food. But the NIH reports that “the diets of many people in the United States provide less than the recommended amounts of magnesium.” Teens and men over 70 are among the most likely to fall short.
For a full list of magnesium-rich foods and how much each one provides, see 3 Signs Your Body Might Be Low on Magnesium.
How much magnesium do you need daily?
The NIH recommends the following daily amounts for adults:
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Ages 19–30 |
Ages 31+ |
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Women |
310 mg |
320 mg |
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Men |
400 mg |
420 mg |
These amounts include magnesium from food, drinks, and supplements combined. The upper limit for magnesium from supplements alone is 350 mg a day for adults.
Follow the label and check with your healthcare provider before starting anything new.
Give your body the support it deserves
Magnesium is easy to miss, and just as easy to add. Fill your plate with magnesium-rich foods, stay active and replenish with a pure supplement when you need to.
If food alone isn’t getting you there, Brain Body Flexagility* makes it simple. One scoop provides 310 mg of magnesium glycinate, 74% of the Daily Value, along with MSM to support healthy bones and normal muscle function. * Organic turmeric and organic ginger round out the formula. It’s vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free and third-party tested, so you can move with ease every day.*
Fun fact: One scoop of Brain Body Flexagility* has about as much magnesium as 10 medium bananas, but without all the sugar.
Frequently asked questions
How much magnesium per day?
Most adults need 310 to 420 mg of magnesium a day, depending on age and sex. That includes food, drinks, and supplements, with no more than 350 mg a day from supplements.
Is magnesium good for bones?
Yes. More than half of the magnesium in your body is stored in your bones. Magnesium supports healthy bones by helping your body build bone tissue and use vitamin D.*
Does magnesium help absorb vitamin D?
Magnesium helps your body use vitamin D. The enzymes that convert vitamin D into its active form depend on magnesium, and active vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.*
Today can be the day you make sure this is one nutrient you don’t miss.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
