22nd Mar 2012
Filed under: Product Information
Why does it seem that in today’s world we have more people suffering from high or low blood pressure? If this is the case this blog entry may be of interest.
Several studies done by British researchers have shown that supplements of magnesium effectively lower blood pressure. The effect seems to increase with higher intake.
Elevated blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor of mortality from cardiovascular and renal disease but according to British researchers, magnesium supplements may effectively reduce both upper (systolic) and lower (diastolic) blood pressure. In their paper, which is published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the scientists state that they have observed small but clinically significant reductions, and it appears that the effect of magnesium increased with a higher intake.
Some experts consider magnesium a heavily undervalued nutrient. In Europe Cardiovascular disease cause close to fifty per cent of deaths. According to Swedish research published this year in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, magnesium may also reduce a person’s stroke risk. For every 100 mg increase in daily intake of the nutrient, a 9 per cent risk reduction was observed. Magnesium supplements may be useful as part of the overall strategy for reducing blood pressure.
Magnesium is also vital for bone health and stress tolerance, just like it can counteract leg cramps and headaches. For some help on good magnesium sources try adding more green leafy vegetables, nuts, and pumpkin seeds into your diet. It may also be taken in the form of a supplement like Bio-Magnesium that contains 3 different magnesium sources for optimal bio-avaialbility of the nutrient.
An english woman has lived with the very annoying Restless Leg Syndrome for 40 years which has made her life a total misery, with legs “jumping” day and night. She has tried many things over the years with little or no relief until she tried Bio-Magnesium.
Background
Mrs. Sandra Duckworth (late fifties) lives in Poulton Lancashire. She is a widow with 3 kids, one still at home. She works from home and assists a local hedgehog rescue charity ran by her sister. Mrs. Duckworth has lived with restless legs since she was a teenager. As a young woman this meant that socialising was difficult. She couldn’t sit still. Going to shows or to the cinema with friends was impossible due to her legs taking on a life of their own.
When married life came along, the combination of looking after small children and a snoring husband made it difficult to sleep. The restless legs made quality sleep impossible.
Medication had no effect
Sandra was very self-conscious about her problem, which she considered too trivial and embarrassing to take to a doctor. When she did seek help, she took part in a twelve week trial of medication that had no effect, apart from causing constant nausea.
Bio-Magnesium
Sandra did some research and was recommended the essential mineral magnesium. She tried a number of brands, including sprays, but to no avail. Eventually, she came across Bio-Magnesium, which contains a combination of three types of magnesium to ensure easy digestion and good bioavailabilty. It is made to pharmaceutical standards, blister-packed and produced by Pharma Nord.
About magnesium
Magnesium is a versatile mineral involved in over 300 enzyme-catalyzed essential metabolic reactions within the body. In particular, magnesium is important for the normal functioning (contraction) of heart and skeletal muscles, the normal functioning (signal transmission) of nerves, and normal blood clotting, as well as in the body’s energy supply process.
Many individuals do not have an adequate intake of magnesium, because of their reliance on processed foods which contain little magnesium. Magnesium stores are depleted by drinking alcohol. Magnesium used in dietary supplements may occur in several chemical forms with great difference in their bioavailability
Restful sleep at last
After taking Bio-Magnesium, Sandra found that she could lie in bed, watching TV and then gently drift off to a peacefull sleep. Before then, she lived with the fear of being kept awake and pacing the floor all night.
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Transcript of original letter:
Hello,
I would like to tell you about my experience with you Bio-Magnesium tablets.
For as long as I can remember I have suffered from RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome), which has made my life a total misery, with my legs ‘jumping’ day and night. I have tried many things over the years with little or no relief until I tried your tablets.
I can honestly say they have made a huge improvement and have quite literally changed my life. I was absolutely desperate to find something, which would help this condition and I have at last found it.
I am in my late 50′s, so it’s been a long, difficult journey, but you have no idea what it means to be able to sit or lie down without your legs taking on a life of their own and jumping around.
I will make sure I take my daily dose to keep this awful condition at bay.
Many thanks.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs Sandra Duckworth.
About Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
Also called Ekbom’s disease is often described as crawling sensations, electric charge and jumpy or twichy legs. Attacks can occur every 10-60 seconds and are worse in the evenings, when resting or lying down. Sometimes arm are affected too. Attacks happening while sleeping will not necessarily be noticed.
RLS is rare in individuals under 30 years of age. The frequency of attacks increases with age. Some experience RLS only at bedtime, while others experience it throughout the day and night. Most sufferers experience the worst symptoms in the evening and the least in the morning.
A connection seems to exist between lifestyle, general state of health, and the frequency of RLS attacks. People suffering from anaemia, diabetes, kidney problems, heart problems, atherosclerosis, nervous diseases, overweight, and smokers plus people who do not exercise are at increased risk of developing RLS.
The cause of RLS is unknown. In about 1/3 of the affected people, the condition is hereditary. The symptoms it is believed to originate from spasms in the arterial walls. In some cases, the cause can be vitamin- and mineral deficiencies, electrolytic imbalances, and lack of fluid.
About Bio-Magnesium
Bio-Magnesium is a complex of three different magnesium salts. Each tablet provides you with 200 mg of pure magnesium. The tablet contains a mixture of organically and inorganically bound magnesium contained in a matrix that causes the tablet to dissolve completely within a few minutes – even in people with a low stomach acid content – where the magnesium content will be changed to a absorbable ion form. Bio-Magnesium need not necessarily to be consumed with a meal.
Now we thought WE were passionate about Pharma Nord’s products, but Sandra Duckworth has certainly raised the bar with a delightful poem about the misery of Restless Leg Syndrome and the benefits of Bio-Magnesium.
We’ve been talking to Sandra and her story is truly remarkable. Decades of poor sleep and frustration. Scores of remedies tried and failed. Then comes Bio-Magnesium, followed by restful sleep. Amazing. Thanks again to Sandra for sharing her experience with us.
Here’s the poem:
Restless Legs
For many years I’ve suffered,
From my twitchy, jumpy legs.
When sitting down they would always start,
And then nightly, while in bed.
A creepy crawly feeling,
That just cannot be ignored.
And just to add to the misery…
Yes, my husband always snored!
My life’s been most depressing,
With RLS as it’s known.
I’ve tried all kinds of remedies,
No improvement was ever shown.
The only way to deal with it,
Was to pace around the floor.
And when your sick and tired of that,
You just pace a little more!
Now I’ve found a simple remedy,
I would like to share with you.
A magnesium tablet once a day,
Yes simple – but it’s true!
So if you too have restless legs,
And don’t know what to try.
Give Pharma-Nord Magnesium a go,
They are the only ones I’d buy!
S Duckworth, Pulton.
Bio-Magnesium brings out the poet in Sandra Duckworth
