Calcium and Magnesium - Proven Remedies for Teenagers Sleep and Restless Leg Syndrome

According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), almost six out of ten Americans report having insomnia and sleep problems at least a few nights a week. Calcium and magnesium have long been major players in the quest for achieving vibrant health. The pioneering nutritionist Adelle Davis says: “Calcium can be as soothing as a mother, as relaxing as a sedative, and as life-saving as an oxygen tent.” And James F. Balch, M.D., author of Prescription for Nutritional Healing says: “Supplementing with magnesium helps prevent irritability, nervousness, muscle weakness, high blood pressure, and heart disease.”

Calcium is directly related to our cycles of sleep. In one study, published in the European Neurology Journal, researchers found that calcium levels in the body are higher during some of the deepest levels of sleep, such as the rapid eye movement (REM) phase. The study concluded that disturbances in sleep, especially the absence of REM deep sleep or disturbed REM sleep, are related to a calcium deficiency. Restoration to the normal course of sleep was achieved following the normalization of the blood calcium level.

William Sears, M.D. writes: "Calcium helps the brain use the amino acid tryptophan to manufacture the sleep-inducing substance melatonin. This explains why dairy products, which contain both tryptophan and calcium, are one of the top sleep-inducing foods."

Nutrition-smart consumers should know the correct way to balance calcium and magnesium when taking supplements and be aware that the two act together as a synergistic team. Deficiencies of these minerals can contribute to nervous tension, an inability to relax and insomnia. Dr. James Balch says: "A lack of the nutrients calcium and magnesium will cause you to wake up after a few hours and not be able to return to sleep."

In a breakthrough analysis study from the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Margaret Seelig, M.D. forwards the evidence that calcium and magnesium should be taken in a two to one ratio. Seelig says: “The Ca/Mg ratio of two to one (twice as much calcium as magnesium) has long been considered physiologic and best for normal functioning. This was confirmed on the basis of long-term metabolic studies in young men and women done by the Research Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.”

An example of a well-balanced mineral supplement is Sleep Minerals II from www.nutritionbreakthroughs.com. It is a natural sleep remedy which contains six forms of calcium, three forms of magnesium, boron, Vitamin D and Vitamin K – all combined in a softgel with carrier oils. Oils such as evening primrose have been shown to increase mineral absorption, reduce calcium excretion, and increase bone density. Calcium and magnesium are well-known for relaxing the nerves and muscles, supporting the health of women during menopause and PMS, and reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Magnesium has been proven to be beneficial for restless leg syndrome. One study from the Journal "Sleep" is titled "Magnesium Therapy For Periodic Leg Movements (PLMS) - Related Insomnia And Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS): An Open Pilot Study". In the 1998 study, the researchers concluded that: "Our study indicates that magnesium treatment may be a useful alternative therapy in patients with mild or moderate RLS-or PLMS-related insomnia."

Sleep Minerals II has had beneficial results with relieving insomnia and restless leg syndrome. Ali M. of Istanbul Turkey says: “I have been a pharmacist in Istanbul Turkey for almost 40 years and I also work as a consultant in food supplements. I suffer from restless leg syndrome at night. I recently tried your Sleep Minerals II and it had an astonishing beneficial result. My youngest brother, who is also a pharmacist, also suffers from restless leg syndrome. He tried the Sleep Minerals II with the same result. My mother aged 92 was complaining of sleep problems and seeking insomnia remedies. She also tried it and the result was again successful. If I hadn’t experienced it myself, I would have found it hard to believe."

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References:

1.Blaine Journal, January 1998, Magnesium (Mg) treatment or supplementation is often needed when calcium (Ca) intake is increased. Mildred S. Seelig. M.D.
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4. Seelig M. S. (1964). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 14:342.