How is magnesium absorbed?
We don’t often think about it, but your skin can absorb various nutrients. Magnesium is one of the few minerals your body can absorb through the skin, which makes transdermal supplementation a simple and effective way to boost your magnesium levels.
Magnesium through the skin? Some studies say yes, many parents swear by it, and most importantly: it works in their routine.
You lose magnesium through sweat, but your skin can also absorb some of it back. When you apply magnesium to the skin, it is recognized and absorbed by skin cells, just like the natural magnesium loss. This means your body gets extra magnesium without needing to swallow capsules or rely on the digestive system.
The process happens in steps: first, the magnesium is absorbed by the skin, then by the cells and surrounding tissues, and finally, it enters the bloodstream. This makes it not only a gentle method but also a way to get magnesium to work exactly where it’s needed, whether that’s for relaxation, sleep, ormuscle recovery.
No fuss, no discomfort, just a natural and easy way to support your body.
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