Combining this practice with something
like magnesium supplementation or a cup of coffee can be powerful to improve your energy levels and overcome constipation.
Not exact matches
While there is not much robust and methodologically sound research on
magnesium's antispasmodic properties, there exists evidence that
supplementation relieves cramps in some patient populations,
like pregnant women (of course, if you're pregnant and considering a change in your supplement regimen, talk to your doctor first).
Strategic
supplementation: Natural anti-inflammatories
like polyunsaturated fats (evening primrose oil and fish oil), vitamin D, N - acetylcysteine,
magnesium, curcumin (the active component of turmeric), and probiotics can help promote a synergy of beneficial effects from the above interventions.
If you eat plenty of
magnesium - rich foods
like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, fish, beans, whole grains, avocados, yogurt, bananas, dried fruit and dark chocolate, then cut any
supplementation in half.
Here, I'd
like to chip away at one small piece of the puzzle that I have not written about yet: why benefits from SAMe
supplementation should cause one to look not only at the most commonly discussed methylation nutrients (e.g., B12, folate, choline, betaine, methionine) and genetic polymorphisms (e.g., MTHFR) but also at issues that are more commonly neglected when discussing methylation:
magnesium and the metabolic rate.
The extra help comes in the form of completely legal sports nutrition
supplementation like digestive enzymes, fish oil, vitamin D, greens supplements,
magnesium and Chinese adaptogenic herbs.
When considering
supplementation, it's best to consult a qualified healthcare provider and ask about vitamin A, B, C, D plus minerals
like zinc, selenium,
magnesium, digestive enzymes and probiotics to boost immune function.
Like zinc,
supplementation of extra
magnesium will not raise testosterone levels above normal.
That said,
magnesium deficiency is relatively rare in healthy dogs who consume adequate diets, so, if you believe your dog may have developed a deficiency, they need to see a veterinarian before receiving
supplementation (even in the form of whole foods
like seaweed).