Magnesium: An Anti-Inflammatory

Inflammation.  Chronic Inflammation.  Acute Inflammation.  Painful and oftentimes a precursor to other health issues.  Inflammation is nothing to ignore.

Magnesium has been used for centuries to assist in the relief of inflammation caused by arthritis or muscle injuries.  It has natural anti-inflammatory properties and offers relief fairly rapidly.

Anyone who has ever suffered from any form of inflammation whether its asthma, rhinitis, sinusitis, dermatitis, gingivitis or arthritis, then the pain and discomfort have been suffered through.

While it is easy to view inflammation merely as an interruption in life, it is the body trying to tell you something.  Inflammation is the result of an increase in white blood cells, dysfunction of organs, swelling and pain.  Sometimes lasing only a few days, which is referred to as acute inflammation or ongoing, otherwise called chronic inflammation, it is the body’s reaction to something wrong, whereas it is trying to repair and protect the surrounding tissue via swelling.

Magnesium helps with inflammation because it is a primary mineral in the body and helps our bodies to properly absorb calcium and phosphorus as well as control metabolic functions that effect energy levels and the body’s ability to properly use sugars, carbohydrates and fats.

When the body is deficient in magnesium then chronic inflammation and insulin resistance can result, leading to diabetes, heart issues and much more; as the body experiences a “war within itself”. 

A magnesium deficiency is common in inflammatory related issues and can easily be rectified.  Modern medicine has recently began acknowledging the relationship between heart disease and inflammation stating that a deficiency in this important mineral make the body unable to metabolize fat and properly use insulin. 

Dr. Michael Eades, author of Protein Power states the following:  “Virtually all components of the Metabolic Syndrome of diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity and lipid disorders are associated with low magnesium.”

While magnesium is present in foods, it is near impossible to get ample amounts without additional supplementation.  A mineral, so vital to overall health and well-being and so simple to use.

Magnesium – a great anti-inflammatory