How It Works

Magnesium

Magnesium is active in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. It helps metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats, plus other minerals and nutrients such as vitamin C.

Magnesium is essential for the proper utilization of other minerals in the body, including calcium and phosphorus.

Magnesium is critical to bone development and proper musculoskeletal health—60% of the body's magnesium is found in the bones, and the rest is found mainly in the soft tissues and blood. Plus, magnesium works with calcium to help strengthen bones.

Studies have shown that magnesium can also help naturally raise levels of vitamin D in the body.

Magnesium is one of the most crucial minerals for heart health and a healthy heart rhythm. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating normal heart rhythm and function, relaxaing blood vessels for healthy circulation and maintaining blood pressure, and supporting muscle and nerve function to keep your heart strong.

Magnesium also plays a key role in energy production and is essential for forming Tri Carboxylic Acid (TCA), which aids in the cells’ energy-producing cycle.

In addition, magnesium is important for smooth muscle contractions affecting the heart, as well as the gastrointestinal, female reproductive, and urinary tracts.

And, magnesium promotes relaxation and restorative sleep.

Current studies show that magnesium supports a healthy pregnancy, while other studies have shown that a diet low in magnesium can lead to feelings of increased anxiousness and low mood.

Plus, magnesium supports healthy elimination and has gained real popularity for its soothing effect on the bowel. Magnesium’s ability to promote bowel regularity is so widely accepted that high doses of this mineral are included in many over-the-counter laxative formulas.

Kelp

Kelp is a type of brown algae that is highly nutritious and loaded with vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients, including iodine. Iodine is an essential trace mineral that supports glandular function, metabolism and energy levels. Kelp is particularly important to the thyroid, a gland acting as the body’s energy thermostat. Kelp's rich supply of nutrients also supports healthy digestion, immunity, proper fluid balance, and respiratory health, as it promotes general well-being.

Licorice

Licorice root has been a key part of many Chinese herbal formulas for thousands of years because of its numerous health benefits. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has relied on licorice root to provide respiratory, digestive and reproductive system support. Licorice root has a reputation for helping the entire body maintain balance (particularly helpful to women who menstruate) and for promoting overall health. Licorice root is also regarded as an adrenal/pituitary tonic that helps to promote vitality and well-being.

White Willow Bark

White willow bark has been used to alleviate aches and discomfort since ancient times. White willow bark has been taken for centuries to relieve sore muscles. Records show that the ancient Greeks chewed on willow tree bark to help dull discomforts. White willow bark contains the active ingredient salicin, which relieves discomfort and doesn’t irritate the stomach. Salicin is a natural compound, similar to the chemical used in aspirin. Salicin appears to help prevent the production of prostaglandins (hormone-like substances that affect several bodily functions, including inflammatory processes and uterine contractions).