Yoga routine is no longer a stretch
FINDING it harder to carry out your daily activities? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with lethargy and just put it down to getting older. But they may be wrong.
It can be due to a shortage of key nutrients normally gained from a healthy, balanced diet.
Food supplements can also be a useful additional source.
Annabel Simons, 61, who writes the award-winning blog Annabel & Grace, for older women, felt lacklustre on the energy front and was told she was magnesium deficient. Before taking a supplement, she avoided reading up on the benefits so she could see for herself whether it made a difference.
‘I liked the fact that science is so important to the Cambridgebased company I chose, so gave its magnesium supplement a try.
‘At first, I thought I could be imagining it, but I genuinely believe it made me more energetic, leading to more consistent sleep and far better wellbeing.
‘Suddenly exercise seemed easier.
I bounced out of bed for my early morning yoga classes and was able to keep up with others much younger than me. I soon realised I felt just like I used to.’
Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps muscles function correctly, keeps bones strong and is fundamental for energy production at a cellular level.
Annabel adds: ‘At one point I ran out and quickly felt I couldn’t do as much as I wanted — I really couldn’t do without the supplement.’
Miriam Ferrer PhD, head of product development at the company, explains: ‘The magnesium lactate used is an organic form that’s gentle on the stomach. It’s at least twice as easy for the body to absorb as magnesium oxide, commonly used in supplements.’ n Magnesium+, which also includes B6, contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal energy-yielding metabolism, muscle function and normal psychological function and the maintenance of normal bones. Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity.