Closing a Common Nutrient Gap

Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs every day. Your body does not produce it, so you get it from food or a supplement. Magnesium works as a helper in more than 300 enzyme systems. It supports muscle and nerve function, energy production, blood sugar balance, and the building of bone and protein. It also helps regulate the nervous system, which is part of why magnesium ties to relaxation and sleep quality.

Many Canadians fall short. Nutrition data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (2015) show more than half of adults have magnesium intakes below the estimated average requirement. The numbers reach about 58% of men and 66% of women, and intake tends to drop further with age. Magnesium is not stored in large reserves you draw on later, so what you eat each week matters.

Low magnesium rarely shows on a standard blood test, because most of your magnesium sits inside cells and bone. Diet is the usual gap. Processed foods, refined grains, and low vegetable intake all lower how much you take in. The richest food sources include pumpkin seeds, spinach, almonds, black beans, and whole grains. If those rarely reach your plate, a supplement helps fill the gap.

Who should consider a magnesium supplement?

You might benefit from a magnesium supplement if you:

• Eat few leafy greens, nuts, seeds, legumes, or whole grains
• Notice muscle tightness or occasional cramps
• Struggle to wind down at night
• Are an older adult, since absorption declines with age
• Stay physically active and lose minerals through sweat

Speak with your healthcare provider first if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.

How to choose the right supplement

Not all magnesium is equal. Keep these points in mind:

• Form matters. Magnesium citrate absorbs well and stays gentle for most people. Bisglycinate is another well-absorbed option.
• Check the elemental magnesium. The amount your body receives is not always the number on the front. Read the label.
• Watch added sugar and fillers. Many powders and gummies hide sweeteners.
• Look for a Natural Product Number (NPN). An NPN means Health Canada reviewed the product.
• Taste and format count. The supplement you enjoy is the one you keep taking.

Why people reach for Natural Calm

Natural Calm has been trusted in Canada since 2005. It uses an ionic magnesium citrate powder. You stir it into water, and it becomes a drinkable form your body takes in with ease. No chalky tablets. No grit.

The powders are sweetened with stevia and flavoured with organic fruit, so a glass tastes like a treat. Choose Raspberry-Lemon, Sweet Lemon, Orange, Watermelon, or Unflavoured. Many people stir a glass into their evening wind-down, so a healthy habit feels like something to look forward to. Prefer a capsule? Magnesium Bisglycinate Capsules give you a simple daily option. Want evening support? Calm Sleep rounds out the range.

One more reason sets Natural Calm apart. The brand gives 100% of profits to Thrive for Good, a charity training community leaders to grow sustainable food in the world’s poorest regions. Your daily glass helps feed families.

Magnesium is one of the easiest gaps to close. Pick a form you take in well, a taste you enjoy, and a brand you trust.

References
1. Canadian Community Health Survey (2015), Nutrition. “Nutrient intakes of Canadian adults: results from the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2015 Public Use Microdata File.” American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2021.
2. National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Magnesium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.

About the Author: Natural Calm

Founded by Linda and Dale Bolton in 2005, Natural Calm provides magnesium supplements that support sleep, relaxation, and overall well-being. Its formulas are backed by customer experiences, clinical research, and years of positive feedback from Canadians.