Tired of feeling zonked? This unique magnesium supplement could transform your sleep and recharge your energy levels
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Feeling at a low ebb? Or just flat-out exhausted? Either way, welcome to the club.
One in eight Britons say they feel tired ‘all of the time’, and a quarter of us ‘most of the time’, according to YouGov research.
The reasons can be obvious – too many late nights, or ongoing stress and overwork. The shorter days and colder nights of autumn can leave some of us feeling worn out and out of sorts, too.
One in eight Britons say they feel tired ‘all of the time’, and a quarter of us ‘most of the time’
But if you’re stuck with persistent low energy levels you can’t shake off, then a lack of magnesium could be the real culprit.
Magnesium is an essential mineral for all aspects of health, from muscles to bones, heart health, immunity, mood and even just getting a good night’s sleep – and it’s vital for fighting tiredness and fatigue.
We need magnesium to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that gives our cells the energy they need to function and drives our metabolism. Without enough ATP, you’ll feel less energetic.
Amazingly, more than half of us aren’t getting our daily recommended magnesium intake from our diets, according to a recent UK National Diet & Nutrition Survey.
Magnesium is present in foods like kale, spinach, black beans, nuts, bananas and whole grains – but it’s difficult for our bodies to absorb, especially as we get into our 50s and beyond.
It also doesn’t help that the levels of magnesium and other important minerals in British fruit and vegetables have significantly declined over the last 50 years.
Nicole, 57, says she started to feel different within a couple of weeks of taking Magnesium+
More and more Brits are now discovering the link between a lack of magnesium and persistent low energy, and are finding that a supplement can help – like 57-year-old Nicole Hylan.
‘I was feeling particularly tired and jaded,’ recalls Nicole, a retired bookkeeper from Hampshire, about her life in late 2020.
‘We’d just retired and life was a little difficult. Obviously, we’d had a year of lockdown. And I was a bit sad because my daughter had gone off to uni.’
She began to wonder if a nutritional supplement might help. ‘I’d heard a couple of times people saying that magnesium had really made a big difference to them. But I’d been unsure about supplements. Some people absolutely swear by them, but others take them and feel no different.’
Then Nicole read about a supplement called Magnesium+. ‘So I had a look online, and I liked the fact that it seemed to have a good delivery system. And I thought: if you don’t try, you don’t know, do you? So I tried them, and I was amazed.’
‘I genuinely started to feel different within a couple of weeks. I just felt less tired and less jaded. And more comfortable at night, which meant I was sleeping better.
‘I felt the effect within a couple of weeks. I started to feel much more perky – that’s the best word to describe it.’
‘I’ve found that since I’ve been taking them, I’ve felt more and more like my old self.
I feel like I’ve got more energy and more desire to do stuff. I’ve taken them religiously ever since.’
For Nicole, the effect wasn’t just physical.
‘I think I was feeling quite old psychologically. But because I felt better in myself, it just lightened my mood as well. What I got from the magnesium was enough to start pushing my thoughts in a more positive direction, accepting my age and using it as a springboard to get on with life.
‘You know, this can be the best time of your life. I genuinely believe it gave me the little lift I needed to get me going again.’
Magnesium+ was developed by FutureYou Cambridge, a British food supplement company based in the heart of the UK’s famous science and innovation hub with a focus on making hard-to-absorb nutrients more ‘bioavailable’.
Many magnesium supplements use magnesium oxide formulations simply because they contain a high amount of magnesium.
‘However, there’s a drawback – the magnesium is not easily released into the body,’ explains Dr Miriam Ferrer PhD, Head of Product Development at FutureYou Cambridge. ‘Taking more magnesium oxide to try and make up for the problem can lead to an upset stomach and other unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects.’
It gets even more complicated for older people. ‘Research shows that as we age, our stomachs produce less acid,’ she continues. ‘This means that inorganic salts like magnesium oxide won’t dissolve as well, meaning that it can’t be absorbed as well.’
Dr Ferrer and the FutureYou Cambridge team set out to overcome these problems by developing a supplement that makes magnesium much easier for our bodies to absorb, or more ‘bioavailable’.
Bioavailability is a measure of how much a mineral or other nutrient stays in our blood circulation after we ingest it, so that our bodies can make use of it.
Carbs and fats are highly bioavailable but many helpful nutrients are not, with significant amounts destroyed in the stomach or just passed through unused.
FutureYou Cambridge set out to unlock higher bioavailability for magnesium, doubling the absorption levels of their Magnesium+ supplement by opting for a naturally occurring magnesium lactate formulation instead of magnesium oxide.
FutureYou Cambridge’s Magnesium+ Advanced contains magnesium bisglycinate, which is four times’ easier for our bodies to absorb than ordinary magnesium oxide supplements
They then focused their expertise on doubling it again, leading to Magnesium+ Advanced, a supplement which mimics the way magnesium is stored in plants. This formulation pairs magnesium with natural glycine amino acids in a soluble organic complex called ‘magnesium bisglycinate buffered’.
Studies have shown that it is more than four times easier for our bodies to absorb than magnesium oxide.
‘It’s much more bioavailable because it can be absorbed in the gut via a channel that’s exclusive to amino acids,’ explains Dr Ferrer. ‘This ‘VIP entry’ means that it can enter the body more quickly and easily. It also makes it very gentle on the stomach.’
‘As well as absorption, magnesium bisglycinate also improves retention, so the magnesium is able to stay in our bodies for longer. This gives us the chance to use it when it’s really needed, unlike other supplements.’
Award-winning nutritionist, Michaella Mazzoni discusses magnesium with her clients on a regular basis
Magnesium+ Advanced delivers 50% of our magnesium NRV, plus additional vitamins B1 and B2 and a bioavailable form of vitamin B6 for extra energy support.
Award-winning nutritionist Michaella Mazzoni discusses magnesium levels with her clients on a regular basis.
‘Magnesium is a crucial mineral. Our bodies use it for over three hundred different processes, and the signs of low magnesium are wide reaching: cramps, fatigue, difficulty focusing, constipation, PMS, difficulty falling and staying asleep. In my clinic, it’s the supplement I use with clients more than any other.’
‘There are many forms of magnesium, and each has a different clinical use. Magnesium citrate is great for a slow digestive system but not so much for anxiety, sleep, energy, or mood support. Many cheaply manufactured magnesium supplements are in the form of magnesium oxide, which isn’t easily absorbed.
‘I love that FutureYou Cambridge’s Magnesium+ Advanced uses magnesium bisglycinate, which has greater absorption than magnesium oxide. Plus, it contains vitamin B6, which is important for immune, hormone and nervous system function.’
Annabel Simons, 61, says taking FutureYou Cambridge’s Magnesium+ has made her feel more energetic and has helped her sleep more consistently
Making magnesium much more bioavailable can make a significant difference, as 61-year-old Annabel Simons discovered.
Author of the award-winning blog Annabel & Grace for older women, Annabel was advised by her doctor that she was deficient in magnesium. She tried adding more magnesium-rich foods to her diet, but they didn’t seem to make any difference – and neither did the magnesium supplements she tried.
Despite feeling sceptical of trying yet another supplement, Annabel was persuaded by the idea of increased bioavailability.
‘I liked the fact that scientific research is fundamental to FutureYou Cambridge, so I decided to give Magnesium+ a try.
‘Initially, I thought I could be imagining the improvements, like a placebo, but I genuinely believe that it made me more energetic,’ she says. ‘I slept more consistently because I stopped waking up at night with muscle cramps.’
‘This combination meant my general wellbeing was much better. Suddenly exercise seemed easier. I bounced out of bed for my early morning yoga classes and was able to keep up with others much younger than me. I soon realised I felt just like I used to.’
Annabel continues: ‘At one point, I ran out when I was on holiday and quickly felt I couldn’t do as much as I wanted – I really couldn’t do without them.’
Annabel isn’t the only one to notice the difference magnesium levels can make to sleep quality and muscle function.
As well as energy, the mineral is central to the nervous system and neurotransmitter function, which have an effect on sleep and relaxation. A recent study showed that high magnesium intake was associated with better quality sleep.
Michelle Green, 55, takes a Magnesium+ capsule every night before she goes to bed
Michelle Green, 55, a busy mum-of-two who also runs the Fifty & Fab blog for over-fifties, takes a Magnesium+ capsule every night before she goes to bed.
‘I’ve been aware of the benefits of magnesium for a long time. I use magnesium salt baths to alleviate stress, as well as for bloating and inflammation.
‘But since I’ve been taking the supplement before bedtime, I’ve noticed how much better I sleep, especially because my leg twitches have calmed down.
‘That has a knock-on effect for everyday life, like feeling less weary and short-tempered. I think it’s something we should all be taking.’
‘I think having a good bedtime routine, which includes taking my magnesium supplements, has definitely helped.’
‘I just feel more able to cope with the day. I feel less lethargic and more enthusiastic. It just enhances my mood.’
Adam Cleevely, the CEO of FutureYou Cambridge, says: ‘Many of us want to elevate our energy levels, whether that’s through a healthy balanced diet, regular exercise, a good night’s sleep or just taking time to relax and unwind. A magnesium supplement can help, and the best way to find out is simply to try it.’
‘That’s why we’re happy to offer people the opportunity to try Magnesium+ Advanced for free. All you have to pay is £2 to cover the cost of postage. We’re glad to have helped thousands of happy subscribers like Nicole, Annabel and Michelle.’
How to claim your FREE trial pack
To claim your free 28-day trial pack of Magnesium+ Advanced, visit https://futureyouhealth.com/ADV73 and simply pay £2.00 postage when you sign up to a flexible monthly delivery service. Alternatively, please call us on freephone 0800 808 5740 quoting the code ADV73.
After your free trial pack, subsequent packs containing 28 days’ supply will cost £12.80 (inc postage) and will be delivered every 28 days.
If you don’t wish to continue after your trial, simply visit futureyouhealth.com to easily cancel your subscription or call us on freephone 0800 808 5740, without obligation.
Our Customer Care Team is available from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday – Saturday.
Offer valid until 28th February 2023. One use per customer. Offer cannot be combined with any other offers / discounts or used against existing subscriptions. Full terms and conditions available here.
If a subscription trial isn’t for you, you can simply order Magnesium+ Advanced and get £5 off
Redeem code ADV36 at checkout to claim £5 off a one-off purchase of Magnesium+ Advanced today.
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