Natural medicines, including magnesium, Boswellia, turmeric, lemon balm, glycine, and copper, have been utilised for ages to enhance sleep, manage aches and pains, and reduce anxiety and feelings of nervousness. MSP, or Magnesium, Sleep and Pain, is a specialised formula for our modern age where stress, anxiety, tension, and poor sleep are a way of life. Time for a change!
Enter MSP, specifically formulated for our busy world and its effects on our body.
I formulated MSP due to the overwhelming number of comments from our community around unmanaged pain, poor sleep, anxiety, and stress. There was not a suitable option available to manage these common symptoms apart from combining several supplements. In fact, the formula was also specifically developed for our co-founder Lisa Curry, who was not sleeping and constantly suffering from aches and pains, which was significantly affecting her quality of life.
Let’s have a look at the ingredients and why I chose them specifically.
Magnesium
In the body, nearly 300 enzymatic activities depend on the mineral magnesium. It is essential for keeping muscles and nerves in good condition and can lessen cramps and spasms. Magnesium has also been demonstrated to increase feelings of relaxation, lower stress levels, and improve the quality of sleep. Studies have shown that different conditions and specific deficiencies can benefit from taking magnesium in the forms of glycinate, aspartate, citrate, and ascorbate. (1,2,3,4,5)
The secret in having an effective magnesium supplement is two-fold. First is the form of magnesium. Each form of magnesium has different benefits for the body. Taking a single form of magnesium often leads to failure. Combining several forms of magnesium reduces the burden of a single form being absorbed, and rather different magnesium carriers allow for optimised absorption. Second is the inclusion of copper. Even when magnesium is absorbed it has an extremely high burn-through rate. i.e. the body uses so much magnesium that it quickly becomes deficient again. Copper maximises the utilisation of magnesium in the body and assists the body in building magnesium reservoirs rather than simply being excreted by the body. The combination of 4 different types of magnesium and copper makes MSP so special and unlike any product available.
Let’s look at the 4 types of magnesium in MSP because each was chosen for a deliberate reason.
- Magnesium glycinate is linked to the amino acid glycine. One of the greatest forms of magnesium for supplement use, this form of the mineral is well absorbed and tolerated by the body. It may ease cramping and muscle pain, enhance sleep quality, and be advantageous for those who lack enough magnesium, struggle with constipation, or suffer from insomnia.
- Magnesium aspartate is a magnesium salt that is joined to the amino acid aspartate. This kind of magnesium is also easily absorbed and may be helpful for those who experience cramps, sleeplessness, or muscle pain, as well as those who are magnesium deficient.
- Magnesium citrate is a type of magnesium that has been joined to citric acid. For those who have constipation or a magnesium deficit, this type of magnesium can be beneficial because it is quickly absorbed by the body. Additionally, it helps to improve sleep quality and the health of the nervous system while easing cramps and muscle pain.
- Ascorbic acid and magnesium are joined to generate magnesium ascorbate (vitamin C). This kind of magnesium is readily absorbed by the body and may be helpful for those who suffer from muscle soreness, cramps, and spasms, as well as magnesium shortage.
Copper
One of the secrets of MSP. A vital mineral that has a significant function in the body is copper. Numerous physiological processes, including the synthesis of myelin, the covering that protects nerve fibers, iron metabolism, and blood formation, all benefit from copper. Additionally, copper helps the body absorb and utilise magnesium. Lower magnesium levels in the body can result from a copper deficit and contribute to muscle discomfort, spasms, and cramps.
Boswellia
Since ancient times, the herb known as boswellia, commonly referred to as Indian frankincense, has been utilised in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a number of ailments, including joint discomfort and inflammation. Boswellic acids, which are found in boswellia, aid in lowering inflammation and enhancing joint health. Boswellia really is a powerful anti-inflammatory and keeps inflammation in the body in check which has many positive implications for managing and preventing chronic disease.
Turmeric
Turmeric is a well proven herbal medicine that has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuries, and is known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, has been shown to reduce pain and improve mobility in people with osteoarthritis and other conditions.
Lemon Balm
The herbal medicine lemon balm has been used for centuries to promote restful sleep, lessen stress, and treat the signs of anxiety and depression. Lemon balm has ingredients that encourage feelings of relaxation and may enhance the quality of sleep. Lemon balm was specifically chosen for its gentle effects and ability to be non-drowsy, unlike other common sleep aids like melatonin and valerian.
Glycine
Glycine is an amino acid that is important for the production of proteins in the body. It is known to help improve sleep quality, relax muscles, and reduce pain and inflammation. It’s also been observed to play a role in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. A study conducted on healthy human volunteers showed that ingestion of glycine before bedtime improved subjective sleep quality, increased non-REM sleep, and reduced wake after sleep onset.
Conclusion
In conclusion, natural therapies such as magnesium, copper, boswellia, turmeric, lemon balm, and glycine can help with pain alleviation and sleep quality. These treatments should be taken in the proper quantities and with the help of our practitioner team who can best advise you on what products in our range suit your personal needs. MSP could be the missing link in your health. Coming Friday!!!
References:
- The efficacy of a magnesium glycinate supplement in improving quality of sleep and reducing muscle cramps and spasms in healthy older adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5384838/
- The efficacy of magnesium aspartate hydrochloride in the treatment of fibromyalgia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16740732
- Efficacy of magnesium ascorbate in the treatment of primary fibromyalgia: a double-blind study. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23013991
- Copper, Zinc, and Magnesium Nutritional Status in Patients with Osteoarthritis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3467373/
- Copper, Magnesium, and Zinc in Foods: an International Comparison. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2937516/
- Boswellia serrata in the treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21983183
- Curcumin in the treatment of joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27807524
- Curcumin in the treatment of joint pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27807524
- The effects of Melissa officinalis L. (lemon balm) extract on sleep quality and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31788243
- Glycine ingestion improves subjective sleep quality in human volunteers, correlating with polysomnographic changes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16077163
