Fight fatigue with the magic of magnesium
DO DAY-TO-DAY activities like gardening or going for a stroll leave you feeling worn out? Do you struggle to get out of bed in the mornings and lack energy during the day?
You’re not alone - people across the UK are battling with lethargy as we spend more time inside.
Our lack of energy may actually result from the insufficiency of a key nutrient, rather than less fresh air or simply getting older. The good news is that you can obtain it from a healthy diet and food supplements.
Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps muscles function correctly, keeps bones strong and importantly where fatigue is concerned, magnesium is fundamental for energy production at a cellular level.
Nearly 70% of adults in the UK are now taking food supplements to ensure that they are getting the right nutrition and, according to the 2019 Health of the Nation Survey released by the Health
Food Manufacturers’ Association, 13.4% of them are opting for magnesium - a figure which has almost doubled since 2016.
Less than half of people in the UK consume the recommended daily amount - and increasing their intake can help bring back normal energy levels. To assist, the scientific professionals at nutritional supplement company Futureyou Cambridge offer a supplement that helps to maintain levels of magnesium in your system.
Sara Carnegie-brown, who is in her early seventies says: “I’m usually quite sceptical about these things, but I have found taking Futureyou Cambridge’s Magnesium+ supplement has quite literally changed my life.
“I like to keep myself busy with my allotment, looking after my own garden, doing pilates as well as seeing my network of girlfriends. After my husband died seven years ago, I felt tired and lacking in energy and had lost my natural zest for life.
“I tried other supplements on the market, which had very little effect. I did my own research as well as hearing good things about Futureyou Cambridge from friends, so decided to give their magnesium a try. For me it was simply revolutionary, I feel more energised, more in tune with myself - Magnesium+ really works. I now begin to panic if I start to run out!”
Miriam Ferrer PHD, head of product development at Futureyou Cambridge, explains: ‘The magnesium lactate used in Magnesium+ is an organic form. It’s at least twice as easy for the body to absorb as magnesium oxide, which is most commonly used in supplements. Magnesium oxide products may contain high amounts but they tend to have a very low absorption rate meaning they’re not easily released into the body.’
She adds: ‘Taking too much magnesium over a long period can affect the digestive system, but using the more absorbable lactate form means you actually take less per capsule, making it less likely to cause side effects.’
* Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue, normal energy-yielding metabolism, muscle function and normal psychological function, and the maintenance of normal bones.
“For me it was simply revolutionary.”