The right recipe for relaxation

When it comes to leading a healthy, well-balanced life, there’s really no substitute for good nutrition, adequate rest, and regular exercise. However, despite our best efforts, many of us still struggle to meet the demands of family, friends and career, and often put our personal needs on the back burner. In order to ensure we’re functioning at our best physically, mentally, and emotionally, it’s often a good idea to include natural supplements in our routine. That being said, all-natural supplements are certainly not created equal, with the variation between them often being the difference between a supplement that’s well absorbed, well tolerated, and helpful, and one that is, at best, a waste of money, and at worst, potentially dangerous. More specifically, different brands might use synthetic versus naturally-derived ingredientsⁱ, therapeutically beneficial versus negligible (i.e. effectively “useless”) nutritional doses, nutrient forms that are either poorly or very well absorbed (their “bioavailability”)^{ii, iii} or be loaded with fillers, preservatives, binders, artificial colours, or flavourings. It’s for this reason that it’s not enough to simply pick up any old supplement and assume it will make a difference.

The topic of stress and anxiety is particularly relevant in the context of this discussion. With prolonged bouts of high stress being closely linked with a myriad of health concerns, including joint pain/arthritis^iv, immune imbalance^v, insomnia, digestive issues, high blood pressure, and heart disease^vi, there is clearly a need for intervention. That being said, many people are hesitant to turn to pharmaceutical solutions for fear of side-effects like sedation or the potential for dependence. To make matters worse, a number of natural remedies fall prey to the myriad of issues mentioned previously; the use of inappropriate doses of poorly absorbed nutrients from a product loaded with artificial colours or other undesirable components.^vii

Fortunately, SISU has sought to address this problem by introducing their Magnesium Relaxation formula, a great-tasting, easy-to-mix powder designed to gently and safely promote temporary relaxation. Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in hundreds of biochemical processes in the body, playing a key role in everything from energy production and blood pressure regulation to mental and emotional wellbeing.^viii However, in comparison to poorly absorbed forms like magnesium oxide^ix which can also cause digestive upset, or to less well-researched forms like magnesium malate, each serving of SISU’s Magnesium Relaxation formula provides 250 mg of highly bioavailable magnesium citrate^x and bisglycinate.^xi Supplementation with this potent nutrient has been clinically shown to help reduce stress and anxiety, without adverse side effects.^xii In addition, the Magnesium Relaxation formula includes two other highly beneficial ingredients, GABA, which has been shown to reduce anxiety and promote relaxation, and L-theanine, which can help alleviate stress, improve sleep^xiv and boost cognitive function.^xv Finally, it’s naturally sweetened, made with non-GMO, gluten-free ingredients, making it a safe and non-habit forming way to help mitigate day-to-day stress.

While the foundation of healthy living should always include a well-balanced diet and active lifestyle, there will always be times where we need a little bit of support. Take some time for yourself, with Magnesium Relaxation blend.