Magnesium Taurate

This supplement raises magnesium taurate levels and calms the brain. Magnesium is the most common mineral deficiency in the United States. Magnesium requires gastric acid for absorption and many patients using prescription or nonprescription anti-acid medications, including Prilosec or Zantac are vulnerable to magnesium deficiency. Magnesium participates in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body and is required for conversion of the amino acid tryptophan to the serotonin neurotransmitter. Magnesium reduces anxiety by partially blocking excessive stimulation of nerve cells caused by the glutamate neurotransmitter.Magnesium relaxes muscle, including fibromyalgia trigger points, and can reduce blood pressure as well as muscle cramps. Magnesium deficiency can produce insomnia, anxiety, depression, balance impairments, sensitivity to noise, and decreased memory. Magnesium deficiency is common in migraine, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, diabetes, restless leg syndrome, and premenstr