Ancient Minerals Magnesium Product Review
“The #1 recommended brand for topical magnesium therapy in the world”
I was recently asked to test and review Ancient Minerals magnesium products including the magnesium bath flakes, magnesium gel plus and magnesium oil. Here is something I never knew about magnesium before: “Although there are only several ounces of magnesium in your body, it is implicated in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body, scores of which contribute to the manufacture of energy and cardiovascular function. Strong bones and teeth, radiant skin, balanced hormones, a healthy nervous system, and much more – all made possible by magnesium sufficient cells.”
As a runner, I put my body through a lot more pain than most people do on a daily basis. But that is my choice and I have done so for many years already and can’t see myself stopping anytime soon (barring any unexpected injuries). However, through all my years of running and more recently as I have been running longer distances training for half marathons and full marathons, I have become even more fatigued than I have in a long time. Maybe I’m just getting old too. I have found it necessary to make it a habit to take care of my body immediately after my runs so that I can recover faster and be ready for my next run. This is where Ancient Minerals comes into play. There are many benefits to using Ancient Minerals, many of which can possibly address some of the issues that have come up for me as a runner. I can’t recall seeing any of these products at the local running store, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they wouldn’t help a runner. The way I see it, there are many great benefits to using the Ancient Minerals products. If they help me decrease my recovery time, great, if not, I can still fall back on the other many benefits I will reap (outside of running) by using it.
Below are some (or a lot) of the benefits for the Ancient Minerals products:
- Restores cellular magnesium levels
- Natural cellular protectant
- Facilitates safe and effective detoxification
- Relief of aches, pains, spasms
- Elevates mood and relieves stress
- Encourages healthy skin tissue
- Helps maintain proper muscle function
- Boosts energy levels
- Supports a healthy immune system
- Balances the hormonal system
- Calms overactive nerves
- Improves quality of sleep
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil
“The original and still the most popular, Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil, contains only raw, highly concentrated, ultra pure magnesium chloride and other trace minerals drawn from the Ancient Zechstein Seabed in Northern Europe. There are no added ingredients except those found naturally occurring in the deep underground deposits from this pristine source. Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil is considered the gold standard by practitioners for rapidly restoring cellular magnesium levels and is easily absorbed into the skin and underlying tissues.”
- #1 most recommended magnesium oil in the world
- Rapidly absorbed into the skin
- Easy application in a convenient spray
- Most efficient method at restoring cellular magnesium levels
- Ultra-pure and highly concentrated
- Approximately 560mg elemental magnesium per tsp
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus
“Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus combines the healing power of magnesium chloride with biologically active, certified organic aloe vera extract (ACTIValoe®) in therapeutic amounts. Due to its gelled composition, this unique formulation lends itself for the ultimate applications that require tissue manipulation such as massage therapy, while still delivering high amounts of magnesium into the tissues. Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel Plus is also ideal for addressing various skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, and acne, in addition to offering a broad range of benefits for skin tissue. While the benefits of aloe to the skin are well known by most, the application of magnesium chloride to the skin has shown marked benefits for enhancing skin barrier function, reducing inflammation, speeding wound healing, and augmenting skin cell hydration.”
- Significant for massage applications
- Highly therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions
- Extensive topical and cosmetic benefits
- Combines the healing power of bio-active aloe and magnesium
- Encourages healthy skin tissue
- Approximately 490mg elemental magnesium per tsp
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes
“Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes are the dry flakes of magnesium chloride and other naturally occurring trace minerals, in a convenient and economical form for utilization in baths and foot soaks. Ancient Minerals Magnesium Flakes dissolved in warm water provide the user with a medicinal bath of cell restoring magnesium chloride. Some individuals with sensitive skin may prefer this method of application, rather than the more concentrated Ancient Minerals Magnesium Gel or Magnesium Oil. Ancient Minerals Magnesium Bath Flakes are also highly effective for healing skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. Soaking in magnesium salts has been shown to markedly improve skin hydration, speed wound healing, enhance skin barrier function, and decrease inflammation.”
- Ideal for children and other sensitive individuals
- Effective for stress relief and relaxation
- Great for soaking achy muscles and joints
- Highly therapeutic for psoriasis, eczema, and other skin conditions
- Extensive topical and cosmetic benefits
- Approximately 15 g elemental magnesium per cup
