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DNA-MLT 60 Capsules
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What is magnesium L-threonate and how is it different from other forms of magnesium?+
Magnesium L-threonate is a form of magnesium that is easily absorbed and can cross the blood-brain barrier, which is why it is the form chosen for brain support. Other forms, such as citrate or oxide, are used for different purposes and do not reach the brain in the same way.
Why does magnesium matter so much in the body?+
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body and is involved in over 300 metabolic reactions, including energy production, nerve signal transmission and muscle contraction. It also plays a role in bone and muscle function and the activation of B vitamins.
Can DNA-MLT help with memory and sleep?+
Magnesium is a critical player in the nerve channels involved in synaptic plasticity — the processes fundamental to learning and memory — and magnesium L-threonate has the ability to permeate the brain and support these receptors. It may also promote sleep by helping regulate the body's circadian rhythms and supporting muscle relaxation.
Is DNA-MLT useful during menopause?+
Magnesium plays a vital role in health through all life stages, and during menopause it is important for keeping bones strong and supporting sleep and heart health. DNA-MLT can be used in conjunction with DNA Biopharm's Meno-Fast capsules. Speak to your healthcare provider if you are on medication.
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Developed by MIT researchers, Magnesium L-Threonate has been studied for its potential to support healthy brain aging.
Magnesium L-Threonate is the only form of magnesium that crosses the blood-brain barrier.
Magnesium L-threonate is a nutritional supplement containing the L-threonate form of magnesium (Mg) that can be used to help normalize Mg levels in the body. Upon administration, Mg is utilized by the body for many biochemical functions and reactions including: bone and muscle function, protein and fatty acid formation, activation of B vitamins, blood clotting, insulin secretion, and ATP formation. Mg also serves as a catalyst for many enzymes throughout the body. In addition, magnesium supports the normal functioning of the immune system.
Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the body. It’s involved in over 300 metabolic reactions that are essential for human health, including energy production, regulation of blood pressure, nerve signal transmission, and muscle contraction.
Low levels of magnesium are linked to a range of health concerns.
Although magnesium is present in many whole foods like green leafy vegetables, legumes and nuts, up to two-thirds of people in the Western world don’t get enough magnesium that the body requires to function.
Many people take magnesium supplements to increase their magnesium intake but there are so many forms of magnesium available that it can be difficult to decide which one to take.
Here is a short description of the various forms of magnesium available, as well as their uses.
Magnesium L-threonate is easily absorbed, can cross the blood-brain barrier and supports brain health.
Magnesium citrate is one of the most popular types of magnesium supplements and easily absorbed by the body but does not cross the blood-brain barrier. It’s mainly used to raise magnesium levels and support digestive regularity.
Magnesium oxide is often used to support digestive comfort. The body doesn’t absorb it well, so it isn’t a good choice for those who need to raise their magnesium levels.
Magnesium chloride is easily absorbed orally and used to support digestive comfort and raise magnesium levels. Applying it topically may help ease muscle soreness but it will not boost your magnesium levels.
Magnesium lactate is effective as a dietary supplement and possibly gentler on your digestive system.
Magnesium malate is easily absorbed and may have less of a laxative effect than other forms.
Magnesium taurate — a form associated with cardiovascular and muscle support.
Magnesium sulphate, or Epsom salt, is frequently dissolved in water to help ease stress and sore muscles.
Magnesium glycinate is often used for its calming effects to support relaxation and restful sleep.
Magnesium orotate may bolster heart health by supporting energy production in your heart and blood vessel tissue.
Magnesium L-Threonate Powers the Brain
Learning is the process by which the brain is able to store new information by forming new connections between neurons in what are called networks. This process is an example of neuroplasticity. This process depends on the actual formation of these connections, as well as the number of connections that are available. We do know that when synapses, the connections that allow one nerve cell to communicate with the next, are diminished, memory impairment can follow. It is thought that this loss of synapses is an explanation for what is called “age dependent memory decline.”
Synapse formation is dependant upon a variety of factors that have been well studied including insulin, ghrelin, various trophic hormones and the ion magnesium, which enhances the activity of more than 300 enzymes.
It has now been discovered that magnesium is a critical player in the activation of nerve channels that are involved in synaptic plasticity. That means that magnesium is critical for the physiological events that are fundamental to the processes of learning and memory.
Magnesium L-Threonate, has the unique ability to permeate the brain and enhance the receptors that are involved in this process.
As reported in the journal Neuron, researchers demonstrated enhancement in the learning abilities, working memory, as well as short and long-term memory and even quality of sleep in people who were given Magnesium L-Threonate.
Researchers at MIT have studied the effects of this form of magnesium on aging neurons. It appears that this specific form of magnesium may in fact be the only form of magnesium that significantly increases the levels of magnesium within the brain
Most menopausal women have inadequate magnesium levels, which may affect overall wellbeing.
Magnesium plays a vital role in health throughout all life stages. During menopause, it is important for keeping bones strong. Approximately 10–30% of postmenopausal women experience a gradual decline in bone density. Magnesium supports bone health.
Magnesium may also help ease common experiences during menopause, such as difficulty sleeping, while supporting heart health. Up to 60% of menopausal women experience difficulty sleeping. Compared with premenopausal women, those transitioning through menopause, known as perimenopause, report significantly higher rates of poor sleep — in particular, waking up throughout the night. Hot flushes, night sweats, and a decrease in melatonin and progesterone, two hormones that have sleep-promoting effects, appear to be the main contributors to menopausal poor sleep. Magnesium L-Threonate may promote sleep by supporting your body’s circadian rhythms, known as the body’s natural clock, and muscle relaxation.
Lower levels of magnesium are linked to poor heart health. In one study in 3,713 postmenopausal women, high magnesium levels were associated with lower inflammatory markers, indicating better heart health. Magnesium helps support normal heart muscle contractions and nerve impulses, allowing for a healthy heartbeat. Considering that postmenopausal women are at a higher risk of low magnesium levels, it’s important for women to pay attention to this mineral to support their heart health.
Getting enough magnesium each day is important for your overall health and may help ease unwanted experiences of menopause. DNA-MLT from DNA Biopharm contains Magnesium L-Threonate which is one of the most efficient forms of magnesium available. DNA-MLT Capsules can be used in conjunction with our Meno-Fast Capsules.
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