Magnesium for muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism and bone maintenance

The mineral plays an incredibly important role in many processes that take place in our body.
Most people are aware of its influence on our muscles. In fact, magnesium has a major influence on muscle tone, which means the level of tension in a muscle. In order to ensure a balance between tension and relaxation of the muscles, it is important to ensure an adequate supply of magnesium.

Magnesium has many functions in the human body:

Supporting the normal function of muscles
Supporting the normal functioning of the nervous system
Contributes to normal energy metabolism
Contributes to the maintenance of normal bones

The Magnesium 500 2-Phase Tablets from Doppelherz contain 200 mg magnesium from the immediate phase and 300 mg magnesium from the depot phase.

What does the 2-phase depot system offer?
The 2-phase system from Doppelherz consists of two different tablet layers due to a specially developed manufacturing process. It works on the principle of “quick nutrient release” and “long-term nutrient release”.

The principle of immediate phase 1 and depot phase 2
In the second phase, the “depot phase”, the magnesium contained is gradually released over many hours and made available to the body in smaller “portions” throughout the day. In the “immediate phase”, on the other hand, the magnesium is released quickly. This makes it available to the body more quickly.

Magnesium requirements
Increased physical stress at work and in sport puts strain on muscles and nerves. This can result in an increased need for magnesium.
Many living conditions can also influence magnesium requirements. For example, older age, stress, heavy physical strain during sport or work can lead to an increased need for magnesium.

Magnesium requirement during sport
In fact, an adequate supply of magnesium is doubly important for athletes, as on the one hand they sweat out the important mineral and on the other hand they need it for normal muscle function.

In order for our muscles to do their work, the body needs energy in the form of glucose. In order to metabolize glucose from our food, our body needs enzymes – and these in turn need magnesium – to function.
In addition, during sporting activities our body often works in the anaerobic range, i.e. in an oxygen debt. The body produces lactate in the muscle cells, which reduces resilience and therefore has to be removed as quickly as possible. And it is precisely for this removal that the body needs the mineral magnesium. This makes it clear how important an adequate supply of magnesium is for athletes.

Magnesium requirement during stress
In fact, there is a close interplay between body and mind and stress can result in physical and psychological problems.

People suffering from stress have an increased basal metabolic rate and can suffer from nervous overstress. Our body often reacts to longer periods of stress; magnesium can then have a supporting function on nerve function.
Since the body can excrete more magnesium in stressful times, it is especially important to ensure an adequate supply of magnesium.

Magnesium requirements in old age
With increasing age, the body’s ability and effectiveness to absorb magnesium and store it in the body’s own depots decreases.
In addition, some medications, such as diuretics, can increase magnesium excretion. In addition, older people in particular tend not to eat a balanced diet and drink insufficient fluids, so this can also lead to insufficient magnesium intake.