MAGONATE^® FAQ

Q: Are most people magnesium deficient?
A: 62% of Americans do not receive the recommended daily allowance of magnesium.¹

Q: Why is supplementing your diet with magnesium important?
A: Almost 7 out of 10 Americans do not receive the recommended daily allowance of magnesium.¹

Q: What is the recommended amount of magnesium for an American adult?
A: The recommended daily allowance of magnesium is 350-400mg each day to maintain a positive magnesium balance.²

Q: What foods products are rich in magnesium?
A: Soy, whole grains, cereals, figs, almonds, cashews, brown rice, kidney beans, chocolate, dairy products, many fruits and green leafy vegetables are high in magnesium. However, most Americans do not receive the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) from diet alone.

Q: Are there factors that can deplete my magnesium levels?
A: The average American diet, uncontrolled diabetes², chronic diarrhea or vomiting and diuretic medications may deplete magnesium levels.

Q: What are some health conditions that may be associated with magnesium deficiency?
A: Magnesium is needed for over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body.³

Q: How does magnesium deficiency affect muscles?
A: Exercise is a factor which may lead to magnesium deficiency if magnesium intake is inadequate.⁴
Magnesium depletion may result in muscle cramping.⁵

Q: Why is a liquid magnesium supplement beneficial?
A: A liquid supplement allows for no dissolution before systematic absorption. There is simpler administration and greater dosing flexibility. Liquid magnesium gluconate provides rapid action with peak effects occurring in less than 1 hour, compared with 2 to 4 hours for other magnesium salts.²

Q: What is the recommended dosing for MAGONATE^® Liquid?
A: The dosage for MAGONATE^® Liquid is 1 tsp (5mL) up to three times a day or as directed by a health care professional.

Q: How does MAGONATE^® deliver convenient dosing?
A: Liquid MAGONATE^® can be absorbed rapidly to restore magnesium levels efficiently.² MAGONATE^® has a pleasing melon flavor and may be added to fruit juices, tea, or may be taken with water.




References:
1. Data tables: results from USDA’s 1994-96 continuing survey of food intakes by individuals and 1994-96 diet and health knowledge survey: tableset 10. Available at: http://www.ars.usda.gov/SP2UserFiles/Place/12355000/pdf/Csfii3yr.PDF. Accessed November 3, 2006.
2. Magnesium Research Laboratory. Dosing with magnesium supplementation. Available at: http://magnesiumresearchlab.com/Dosing-with-Mg-Suppl-6-3-04.htm. Accessed December 6, 2006.
3. Gums JG. Magnesium in cardiovascular and other disorders. Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2004;61:1569-1576.
4. Rayssiguier Y, Guezennec CY, Durlach J. New experimental and clinical data on the relationship between magnesium and sport. Magnes Res. 1990;3:93-102.
5. Standing Committee on the Scientific Evaluation of Dietary Reference Intakes, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary reference intakes for calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin D, and fluoride. Available at: http://www.nap.edu/books/0309063507/html/index.html. Accessed November 9, 2006.