Magnesium: a Super Supplement for your skin

• August 18, 2019

Let’s face it, having spotless skin is for most of us a constant battle and a continuous search for the perfect cleansing, exfoliating and hydrating products. We drink our water, eat healthy and keep active to keep our skin smooth and clear. But what about supplements?
We asked Dr. Costi where magnesium comes into the equation.

WHAT IS MAGNESIUM?
Magnesium is a naturally occurring alkaline mineral, and it’s a key ingredient to overall bodily health, especially in bone health and muscle strength. Athletes mainly know it very well as it’s important for so many systems in the body and is essential for the normal functioning of cells, nervous system, muscles, bones and the heart.
Considering that at any time the majority of the population is deficient in magnesium levels, there’s been an increase in interest in this miracle mineral and the benefits you could get from a daily dosage.

When you start taking it regularly, it will firstly help with your bone health.
It goes straight to the skeletal system, upping the strength and resilience of your frame, which will be key in keeping conditions like osteoporosis at bay.
Secondly, and importantly for the gym-goers, magnesium can be a big boost to your fitness regime, enabling muscles to repair and build at speed: recovery is everything. So to maximize the full potential of the work we do in the gym, we need to give this more attention.
As well as maintaining the health of our muscles, it also plays a crucial role in supporting deep and restful sleep, which is where the body will regenerate and recharge.
It’s also useful for soothing cramps, headaches, indigestion, constipation, insomnia.
Now perhaps the most easily visible affect it can have is on your skin.

MAGNESIUM BENEFITS FOR YOUR SKIN?
When you’re lacking this super mineral in your diet, the collagen levels on the surface of the skin – which keep things bouncy and moisturized – will decrease. Your face will become dryer, uneven in tone and prone to wrinkles.
Bringing up the dose will in turn help to bring the life and light back to dull skin.
Magnesium can also help to protect skin from free radicals, as it regulates cellular regeneration and repair, increasing the recovery when skin is disturbed and when it’s under attack.
As an important chemical in our immune functions, magnesium can soothe skin allergies, as well as acne. Like many health issues, working from the inside out will be your best solution.

HOW TO GET YOUR MAGNESIUM FIX?
From food:
Sunflower seeds, nuts, legumes (beans), spinach, bananas, dark chocolate and squash.
From supplements:
Look for magnesium citrate which absorbs faster and more effectively. Adding it to your daily diet will make your skin beam with happiness. The dosage and brands may vary but what we prefer is a natural and organic supplement that you can take every night before you sleep.
For any further information you can ask for Dr. Costi’s recommendations and instructions.

So whether you’re vlogging, taking a selfie, or just going to the gym tomorrow, get ready for a restful and regenerative night: you’ll see the result of that magnesium glow.