Magnesium carbonate

Magnesium carbonate is an inorganic chemical compound, more specifically a magnesium salt of carbonic acid. It is the most soluble substance among inorganic magnesium compounds. It is most commonly found in the form of tablets or lozenges. Magnesium carbonate supplementation is recommended for gastric hyperacidity and deficiency of the element.

When to take magnesium carbonate?

Magnesium carbonate is recommended for insomnia, excessive stress and chronic muscle pain. It is also worth reaching for it prophylactically when dealing with circumstances or conditions that may lead to magnesium deficiency. These include:

• poor diet
• physical and mental fatigue
• long-term use of laxatives
• co-existence of malabsorption syndromes
• cigarette smoking
• frequent alcohol consumption

Magnesium carbonate can be used in the case of gastric hyperacidity, both with and without coexisting gastrointestinal diseases. These conditions may include, but are not limited to: hernia, reflux, gastric and intestinal ulcers, inflammation of the gastric mucosa.

How should magnesium carbonate be dosed?

The dosage of magnesium carbonate depends on several factors, which include, for example, age, the level of deficiency of the element in the body and the presence of comorbidities. Between 32 and 192 mg of magnesium carbonate should be taken to regulate magnesium levels. It is worth noting that the supplement should be taken after a meal. When treating heartburn or indigestion, it is recommended to increase the dose to 450 mg. However, be sure to consult your doctor before starting supplementation.

What are the greatest benefits of magnesium carbonate?

It definitely has to be said that magnesium carbonate has a very wide range of applications, and its supplementation will have a good effect on the condition of our body, as well as on the smooth functioning of individual systems. If we do not take magnesium carbonate and its concentration is low (5-7 mmol/l), very serious consequences may await us, including intestinal obstruction, problems with the proper functioning of the heart, muscle paralysis, as well as respiratory problems.

It is worth taking magnesium carbonate because:

• improves the overall functioning of the body,
• reduces the risk of hypertension, ischaemia, arrhythmia,
• reduces the possibility of diabetes,
• strengthens immunity,
• optimises thyroid function,
• promotes asthma treatment,
• improves digestion,
• reduces the possibility of stones forming in the kidneys.

Magnesium carbonate should also be taken by women, due to the relief of premenstrual tension and menstrual pain. Beef collagen is also available in our range.