How magnesium supports relaxed and happy muscles

Muscle fatigue and aches — whether from injury, exercise, stress, tension or depleted magnesium levels — are the last things you need when you have a busy life to lead.

Do you suffer muscle twitches? Cramps in your legs and feet? General muscle tightness?

All are common complaints that can range from being mildly annoying to downright painful — the last thing we need slowing us down in a life (and world!) that’s all too frequently frenetic.

Particularly when we’re trying to keep up with running, gym, yoga, pilates or (insert whatever rings your fitness bell,) while balancing work, home, family and friends. Not easy!

The good news? All the symptoms we’ve mentioned, and a few more, could be related to something that is simple to fix – a magnesium deficiency.

What exactly is magnesium and why is it good for us?

There is a reason there’s so much hype around marvellous magnesium.

The fourth most abundant mineral in your body, magnesium works in every single cell in your body.

It helps with hundreds of important body processes — including those that control how your muscles and nerves work.

Magnesium helps to keep your bones strong, your heart healthy, supports body electrolyte balance and also plays a role in your energy levels.

How does magnesium help with your muscles?

Magnesium is important for proper muscle function, and has been shown in scientific studies to be a muscle relaxant, working to relieve tight and sore muscles.

A 2022 US study that looked at the effects of magnesium supplementation on muscle soreness and performance in college-aged students, found that it “significantly reduced muscle soreness”.

A paper by German scientists in 2015 showed that not getting enough of it can lead to spasms, cramps, back ache and other muscular discomforts.

Researchers have also found that magnesium can reduce that often familiar anxiety, irritability and moodiness that can occur when you are premenstrual.

How do I get the magnesium I need?

Green vegetables like spinach and broccoli, along with nuts, lentils, seeds and legumes are all good sources of magnesium ‑ and it’s also added to some cereals and other fortified foods.

But the refining and processing of food, as well as over-cooking, can deplete magnesium levels.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, one in three Aussies don’t meet their estimated daily requirements for this powerful mineral.

Which is where the Ultra Muscleze® range can help!

Move with Eze with Ultra Muscleze®

Ultra Muscleze® contains well-absorbed magnesium, Ultra Mag® to support muscle relaxation along with B group vitamins to support energy levels.

Formulated by BioCeuticals to provide specially formulated muscle support, Ultra Muscleze® is found exclusively behind the counter.

Suitable for vegans and in a delicious orange flavoured oral powder, it may help you with a new confidence in the way you move (and the way you feel!) this summer.

Ask your pharmacist about the Ultra Muscleze® range of powders, tablets and cream, for specially formulated muscle support.

* This post is brought to you by Bioceuticals Ultra Muscleze®. Always read the label and follow the directions for use.