Tired? Fatigued? A magnesium supplement could help

Find out how you could feel more energetic with a supplement created by the experts at FutureYou Cambridge

With increasingly busy lives, tiredness and fatigue are problems that many of us accept as a normal part of growing older. Yet something as simple as taking a magnesium supplement could be the answer. In fact, a recent UK survey found that only half of us manage to get the recommended daily intake of magnesium – and a lack of magnesium can cause tiredness, weakness, loss of appetite and nausea.

What are the benefits of magnesium?

Magnesium is an essential mineral that contributes to normal muscle and psychological functions, and supports the nervous system, muscles and metabolism to function normally.

It also keeps teeth and bones strong, but not getting enough can cause mental and physical tiredness, which often worsens with age.

While magnesium can be found in foods such as green leafy vegetables, nuts, meat and fish, if you’re struggling to get enough, taking a supplement alongside a healthy, balanced diet could be an effective way to help reduce fatigue.

Easy-to-absorb capsules

The body needs to absorb magnesium for it to be beneficial, yet it isn’t readily bioavailable, meaning it can be difficult to absorb. “Some magnesium salts may contain a high concentration of magnesium, but it’s not easily released into the body because it’s not so soluble,” explains Miriam Ferrer PhD, head of product development at FutureYou Cambridge, an award-winning health company with ties to leading institutions including the University of Cambridge.

That’s why the company’s scientists began developing Magnesium+ (£13 for 28 one-a-day capsules), a supplement that uses magnesium lactate, a highly-soluble, organic form of the mineral that is easy for the body to absorb.

How Magnesium+ works

“Magnesium+ allows us to absorb greater amounts of this important mineral into the body while actually consuming less,” explains Ferrer. “Not only is it more than twice as absorbable as magnesium oxide, but you take less per capsule, making it less likely to cause side effects.”

So whether you’re trying to stay active and independent, want to keep enjoying hobbies such as golf and gardening, are facing the menopause, or trying to keep up with a hectic work-life balance and small children, making sure you get enough magnesium could help keep you as energised as possible.

One capsule of Magnesium+ could help to keep you energised

Get £5 off Magnesium+

New customers can try Magnesium+ with £5 off, paying just £8 and saving 38%*. To claim, visit futureyouhealth.com for the discount to be applied automatically; enter code NDMAG5 at checkout, or call free on 0800 808 5740 (9am-5pm, daily) quoting code NDMAG5.

*Discount valid until 23.59 GMT 31 March 2020. One use per customer. Discount cannot be combined with any other offers or used against existing subscriptions. Further offer terms and conditions available here.

Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking supplements. If you suffer any adverse reaction whilst using a supplement, discontinue use and consult your doctor. Keep out of reach of children.