There are 5 important questions you should ask when searching for a high-quality Magnesium supplement:
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1. What form of Magnesium is being used?
Cheap, inexpensive forms such as Magnesium Oxide only absorb about 4% in the body and cause a severe laxative effect.*
Magnesium Citrate is a very popular form but is hard to take at high doses without getting the laxative effect. Magnesium Citrate can also cause a disruption between your iron and copper levels.*
Consider a Magnesium Malate, Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium L-Threonate, or Magnesium Orotate. These are all highly absorbable forms and each offer unique health benefits in addition.*
2. Are there any added nutrients to enhance absorption?
Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Folate work together to enhance Magnesium's absorption in the body.*
3. How is the Magnesium being delivered and at what dose?
Magnesium attracts water which can cause a laxative effect at high doses making it hard to take the recommended daily intake (420mg per day).*
A Magnesium supplement that delivers at least 420mg per serving is best delivered in a time release formula to give your body a steady supply of Magnesium throughout the day.*
4. Is there any clinical research backing the Magnesium supplement?
Look for a supplement with a peer reviewed clinical trial published in a credible journal.
5. Is the Magnesium Supplement 3rd party tested?
Ask if they do 3rd party lab testing to test for impurities, heavy metals, and potency. If they do, are they willing to share the lab results?
MagSRT® by Jigsaw Health addresses all 5 questions...
First, MagSRT® utilizes a Dimagnesium Malate form.
Dimagnesium Malate is formed when 2 ions of Magnesium are attached to a molecule of malic acid (an organic compound found in fruits and vegetables, especially apples) and is easily absorbed in the body.*
Malic acid has these added benefits:
Second, MagSRT® includes Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B12.
Vitamin B6, Folate, and Vitamin B12 are included because they greatly improve Magnesium's function in the body by supporting healthy muscular tone, energy, mood, calmness, and sleep.*
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Third, MagSRT® utilizes a proprietary Sustained Release Technology (SRT) delivery system.
Jigsaw's proprietary Sustained Release Technology (SRT) is the main differentiator between MagSRT® and ordinary Magnesium supplements on the market.
Instead of Magnesium being dumped into your system all at once, SRT slows down the release of Magnesium over 8 hours allowing maximum absorption...without the laxative side effect that high doses of other Magnesium supplements can cause.*
Fourth, MagSRT® is backed by clinical scientific research.
MagSRT® is the only time-release Magnesium supplement with a peer-reviewed clinical trial.
Read more here: Scottsdale Magnesium Study (SMS)
Lastly, MagSRT® is label claim verified from a 3rd party lab.
Every batch of Jigsaw Health supplements are triple-tested, and the lab results are posted online for all to see. We believe that what's on the label is what should be in the bottle, and nothing else.
During , the hype around Manuka Honey boomed. We recently released a post on Manuka Honey and its benefits during the coronavirus outbreak.
As the price tag suggests, not all Manuka honey is equal. There are a lot different terms surrounding Manuka Honey such as UMF, MGO and K+ Factor, medical-grade and raw or unpasteurised and these can all help us understand the quality and features of the specific pot of honey. We wanted this article to provide all the information you need to clearly understand what these terms mean and what it means in terms of the quality of Manuka honey so that you can make an informed decision!
UMF®, MGO and K+ Factor are all rating systems for the potency and quality of Manuka honey.
UMF® (Unique Manuka Factor) - is a registered trademark of a regulatory body - the UMF Honey Association of New Zealand. Honey producers must be a (paying) licensed member and adhere to the set criteria and standards to use the UMF rating system. The number correlates to the content of Methylglyoxyl (MG) - the higher the MG count, the higher the antibacterial activity.
MGO - is short for methylgloxyl and correlates to the strength and potency of antibacterial properties in Manuka honey.
It is important to note UMF and MGO are both trusted rating systems and their numbers can be converted to one another
e.g. UMF 10+ is the equivalent to MGO 250+ which is considered "Medium-Grade" While UMF 24+ was considered "Superior Rare High Grade".
Again, the higher the MGO rating, the higher the antibacterial activity and so the higher the quality of Manuka Honey.
Avoca uses the MGO Rating system and has a wide range of Manuka honey at all levels - you can view their extensive range and special offers by clicking here!
K+ Factor is another grading system approved by New Zealand's Ministry of Primary Industries which sets and evaluates Manuka Honey here in New Zealand. It covers a wider range of factors for Manuka Honey (rather than just its methylglyoxal content) including raw and unpasteurised honey, free of substances like antibiotics, NON-GMO, traceability back to the hive, the honey is from New Zealand and finally if the Manuka honey is multi-floral (comes from a variety of plants including the Manuka tree and other fauna) or mono-floral - made mainly from Manuka trees (Leptospermum scoparium) - which is much harder to achieve.
(Infograph via Manuka Honey Organic)
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