However, the longer answer is that your body may not be ready for what you’re suddenly inundating it with and, because of that, you may not like the way it reacts. Itching, stinging, and post-application skin dryness are all perfectly average reactions that first time [ magnesium oil] users may experience, and there’s a chance you may not experience them at all. But, if you are experiencing skin irritation that surpasses simple itching, becomes a rash, causes prolonged redness and irritation, or causes you to break out, we recommend that you follow the Application Instructions and dilute the oil until your body has had a chance to adapt. You can then slowly increase the magnesium level in your solution as you become more accustomed. Ever wonder, “What does magnesium do?” An abundant element on our planet, magnesium is also present in every organ in the human body. In fact, it’s considered a vital mineral for over 300 biochemical reactions that regulate our health and wellness. Unfortunately, many of us simply don’t get enough magnesium in our bodies to the point that we unknowingly suffer from a magnesium deficiency. Thankfully, magnesium foods and magnesium oil can help.

Magnesium supplementation can offer slight decreases in blood pressure in patients suffering from hypertension. There are a number of additional factors that affect blood pressure in these individuals, but studies conclude magnesium supplementation lowers blood pressure. 6. Stress Relief and General Well-Being Transdermal therapy creates “tissue saturation”, which allows magnesium to travel to the body’s tissues and cells at a high dose without losses through the gastrointestinal tract. Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil takes its name from its ancient and pristine source, the ancient Zechstein Sea, a geological formation in Northern Europe from the Late Permian Era. For 250 million years Genuine Zechstein™ magnesium salt has been protected deep within the Zechstein Seabed at a depth of 1600-2000 meters beneath the earth’s crust, isolated from the impurities of the modern world. Special Note about “Pharmaceutical Grade” magnesium chloride products: Recently there have been several manufacturers of transdermal magnesium chloride products on the web, simply stating the purity of their product as “pharmaceutical grade.” Unfortunately, this is insufficient. It does not give us any real information or insight into the quality of the product. First and foremost, many of them cannot or will not supply laboratory proof to support their claim. Secondly, the standards for pharmaceutical grade magnesium chloride are too relaxed. A producer can refer to their magnesium chloride products as pharmaceutical grade provided that it does not contain more than 10 parts per million of heavy metals (mercury, cadmium, lead, etc), which is definitely not considered to be a product suited for medical use. Ancient Minerals Ultra Pure Magnesium Oil: “Great Quality and Low Price”Magnesium has a role in the synthesis of essential molecules like DNA, RNA and proteins. In bones, cell membranes and chromosomes, it makes up a large portion of the structural base. Magnesium also plays a large part in nutrient reactions and interactions, helping achieve absorption and balance in the body. Gullestad L, Oystein Dolva L, Birkeland K. Oral versus intravenous magnesium supplementation in patients with magnesium deficiency. Magnesium and Trace Elements. 1991-1992; 10(1):11-16. Magnesium oil, which is actually magnesium chloride mixed with water, has been used as a home remedy for a number of daily ailments.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has placed magnesium on its short list of nutrients of concern. 1 Magnesium, for the most part, is indispensable for the survival of our cells, but takes on additional significance in the age of toxicity where our systems are overrun on a daily basis with heavy metals. One needs to be seriously concerned about purchasing products coming from the Great Salt Lake and companies making claims about purity yet have no documentation to prove support their assertions.. There are very few producers of transdermal magnesium products that actively test their product with standardized labs tests, let alone disclose these tests to the public. It is not advisable to take someone’s word on such matters. Both “pharmaceutical grade” and “USP Grade” refer to the same thing–the public standards set forth by the United States Pharmacopeia. There are several aspects of magnesium chloride defined by USP standards, but arguably the most important and controversial is the standard set for maximum allowable heavy metal content. This standard designates how much mercury, cadmium, lead and other toxic metals may be present while still receiving USP certification.

The Miracle of Transdermal Magnesium

That’s why it’s key to consume magnesium-rich foods like dairy products, vegetables, grain, fruit and nuts. It’s also a good idea to start using another key source of magnesium: magnesium oil. In the late 1990’s a rare and pristine source of unadulterated magnesium chloride was located in an ancient geological formation, and ties were made with the health community and advocates of magnesium supplementation. This occasion solved the dilemma of achieving a topical magnesium oil that is both natural and pure. The source is the ancient Zechstein Seabed. Ford ES, Mokdad AH. Dietary magnesium intake in a national sample of US adults. The Journal of Nutrition. 2003 Sep;133(9):2879-82. Available at: http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/133/9/2879. Accessed March 1, 2010.

Even the varicose veins are not as puffy and poochy as they were before. I still have a lot of discoloration on my skin due to the years of treating it with steroids and other things, but the rash is gone. My skin is smooth. There’s no pain, no swelling. elemental magnesium and 40mg elemental sulfur (from OptiMSM®) per 1ml / 6 sprays Why choose Ancient Minerals® Ultra Oil with OptiMSM®?

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World Health Organization. Calcium and Magnesium in Drinking Water: Public health significance.Geneva: World Health Organization Press; 2009.