These days magnesium oil sprays are a popular way to increase your magnesium levels naturally. Topical magnesium helps boost intracellular levels of magnesium via the ‘transdermal’ route – through the skin and directly into the bloodstream. This is a reliable method and more cost-effective since none of the magnesium is lost through digestion.
So Why Use a Topical Magnesium Oil?
Magnesium is an essential cofactor mineral for over 300 enzyme systems that regulate biochemical reactions in the body. Some of these reactions include making proteins, muscle and nerve function, blood sugar control and blood pressure regulation.
It also contributes to energy production in the ‘factories’ or mitochondria of every cell in the body. No wonder chronically low levels of magnesium can impact on almost every aspect of an individual’s health.
Furthermore, if you’re suffering from any kind of physical injury, emotional stress, restricted diet, or you’re pregnant or nursing, then your daily magnesium requirement is likely to be even greater. Following a standard diet high in refined sugar or caffeine can also affect overall magnesium status, since magnesium is required to metabolise sugar calories into energy.
Which Magnesium Oil is Right For You?
OSI has produced a versatile range of sprays that offer a deeply penetrating dose of magnesium in its chloride form. Magnesium chloride is well-tolerated and highly bioavailable. The magnesium spray comes in two sizes, offering 257 mg elemental magnesium per half teaspoon plus potassium, sodium and calcium.
OSI also offers a spray with magnesium oil and OptiMSM. OptiMSM is an organic sulphur-containing nutrient called methylsulfonylmethane for joint and connective tissue health. OptiMSM is the only brand of MSM with published, peer-reviewed safety data and considered the gold standard of MSM. This is a good choice if you train or keep fit regularly and suffer from tight or sore muscles or joints.
Finally, if you find ordinary transdermal magnesium too itchy or irritating, you can opt for our Magnesium Oil Sensitive Spray. This contains 125 mg elemental magnesium per half teaspoon as well as the other key electrolytes.
Some people also like to dilute their magnesium in a body lotion (which is an ideal method for dry and sensitive skin) or check out our guide to OSI Magnesium lotions and butters, for a pre-blended solution!
